Twins Magazine 2004 January February

Parents’ Bookshelf
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Facing the loss of a multiple
Coming to Term
A Father’s Story of Birth, Loss
and Survival
William H. Woodwell Jr. $25.00
By sharing the very early birth of
his twin daughters, Woodwell
looks at the heartache and the miracles
of the NICU, the death of a
twin, courage and survival.
Hardcover, 216 pages
A Different Kind of Mother
Surviving the Loss of My Twins
Christine Howser $13.95
Howser lost both of her twin boys
shortly after their birth and offers a
story of love,loss and the choices that
made healing possible. Paperback,
120 pages.
Popular choices from Twins Magazine
The Psychology of Twins
A practical handbook for parents of multiples.
Herbert L. Collier, Ph.D. $13.95
Twins do differ from singletons and, just as importantly, from each other,
whether monozygotic or dizygotic. Herbert L. Collier, a psychologist and
father of twins, draws firsthand experience from rearing his twins who are
now happy, well-adjusted adults and also from counseling hundreds of families
with multiples. Dr. Collier offers compassionate wisdom seasoned with
patience and a perspective that comes only with time. When it comes to
practical, down-to-earth advice, this is a must-have book for the parent
who wants to understand and value each child as an individual. Paperback,
120 pages.
The Twinship Sourcebook
Your guide to understanding multiples
Editors of TWINS Magazine $14.95
The leading source of information for, parents of multiples, this handy, oneof-a-kind
guidebook helps you understand your multiples as they grow from
birth through the school years and into adulthood. Topics include temperament
and personality, twin-types, and whether to seperate in school. If you
have only one book on multiples, this is the one to have! An ideal gift suggestion
to your friends and family! Paperback, 272 pages.
The Twinship Sourcebook 2: Toddler Twins
Practical parenting
Editors of TWINS Magazine $14.95
Your everyday questions about raising toddler twins are addressed in this
informative new guidebook from the editors of TWINS Magazine. Twins and
triplets who are moving beyond their babyhood—and, oh boy, can they
move!—make every day a challenge and lots of fun! With insightful articles
from experts and other parents, the book is divided into topics that concern
parents most: biting and fighting, eating, identity, discipline, growing stages,
physical development, language development, emotional development, play
and creativity, and more. A perfect gift.
Paperback, 198 pages.
The Stork Brought Three
Secrets of successful coping for ALL parents of multiples
Jean P. Hall $12.00
You may have twins instead of triplets, but you’re sure to enjoy this touching,
humorous first-hand account. This inspiring tale emphasizes the two essential
ingredients for raising multiples—patience and a sense of humor. You’ll
learn from the practical steps this mom took to make life manageable.
Paperback, 82 pages.
Dancing Naked in Front of the Fridge
And Other Lessons from Twins
Nancy J. Sipes, Ph.D. and Janna S. Sipes, J.D. $16.95
To these identical twins, twinship is like a dance in front of a mirror—
each twin constantly reflecting the other. Look inside twinship, and
yourself, for a fascinating view of relationships.Read this book and you’ll gain
new and valuable insight into your twins and their relationship.
Paperback, 244 pages.
Twice as funny ... TWINS
A book of cartoons
David Lochner $10.95
Lochner’s cartoon collection,Twice as Funny… TWINS,
is sure to tickle your ribs.A great gift. Paperback.
MAGAZINE
Each special report is an updated compilation of the best articles
from TWINS Magazine on topics of concern.
Feeding Multiple Babies
The simple questions—such as whether to breastfeed or bottle feed,weaning,handling
colic, and many more—become more complicated when you have two or more babies.
Full of useful insights from mothers who have been there! 40 pages.
Tips and Tools for New Parents of Twins and Triplets
When “twinshock”hits new parents,it hits hard.This compilation of special articles will
be a blessing to new parents of young multiples by providing practical,encouraging advice
about coping with day-to-day challenges. 52 pages.
Health & Safety for Infant Multiples
From choosing a pediatrician to ear infections and diaper rash, all parents of multiples
will benefit from the simple, essential advice about the health of their babies. 40 pages.
Premature Twins and Triplets
This wonderful collection of articles helps
frightened parents deal with the big and
little traumas they must face as their small,
prematurely born multiples enter life with
extra health problems. 44 pages.
NICU
This collection of articles is designed to help
parents more easily deal with their fears of
the neonatal intensive care unit of hospitals,
the challenges of nurturing premature
babies,and bringing home their tiny babies.
54 pages.
SPECIAL
REPORTS
Higher Order Multiples
This special collection of articles is for parents of
triplets and quadruplets who face the same concerns
of parents of twins—only multiplied. Topics include
sleeping, feeding, bathing, dressing, car seats, school, relationships among multiples,
and growing up as multiples. 88 pages.
Multiples Aged 7 to 12: The Middle Years
Your twins really grow up quickly. This collection of articles sheds light on classic parenting
challenges during the twins’middle years—discipline,sexuality,safety,self-confidence,
identity and more. 85 pages.
Multiples During the Adolescent Years
Parenting teen multiples isn’t just hard. It’s confusing and stressful, too. This collection
gives straightforward insights and advice on multiples’adolescent development,behavior
issues, health and education, and typical parenting woes. 87 pages.
Discipline Without Raising Your Voice
Reading (and re-reading) this outstanding collection of articles on discipline and behavioral
issues is certain to expand your parental coping skills, ease tensions and help you
through difficult times.Your children will benefit enormously, too. 56 pages.
A Guide for Parents Who Want Their Twins to Share a Classroom
An intelligent report to help you persuade schools to allow your twins to remain in the
same classroom.Gives both the parents’views and the educators’perspectives.25 pages.
Separate Classrooms or Together?
Multiples face unique schooling challenges and questions. To separate or not? What to
do when one seems to be succeeding, the other not? Although every family’s situation
is unique, this collection of articles will help light the way down the often difficult educational
path. 58 pages.
$8.95 for one • $14.95 for two
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