Stories from About.com Twins and Multiples
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Why Identical Twins are Different
About.com Twins and Multiples &bull Dec 15, 2011
One wants a book. The other wants a bike. One is a picky eater; the other will try anything once. One is an early riser; the other sleeps in until noon. And just when I think I have them pegged,… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Bicycle
- Identical Twins
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TTTS Awareness Day
About.com Twins and Multiples &bull Dec 7, 2011
December 7 is World TTTS Awarenss Day. TTTS (Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome) is a condition that impacts some twins and mulitples during pregnancy and it can have devastating consequences. Raise funds. Participate in the virtual Matthew and Steven TTTS… Full Story »
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Parent's Poll: Gifts for Twins/Multiples
About.com Twins and Multiples &bull Dec 5, 2011
With the holiday season right around the corner, you've probably given some consideration to what to buy for your twins, triplets or other multiples. It can be tricky: Should they all get the same thing, or one big gift that… Full Story »
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Twins of the Week: Jamzin and Jesse
About.com Twins and Multiples &bull Nov 30, 2011
Photo reprinted with permisison of julian.jj. Twins of the Week, Jamzin and Jesse , were two years old in this picture. The fraternal twins are very different and don't always like the same things, but they will never let other… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Children
- Child
- Fraternal Twins
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Parent's Poll: How Alike Are Your Twins?
About.com Twins and Multiples &bull Nov 28, 2011
Many people have a stereotype that being a twin means being alike. Parents of twins and multiples know that this isn't necessarily so; twins are individuals. However, many twins share similar characteristics, from physical appearance to personality to preferences. What… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Twin
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Conjoined Twins
About.com Twins and Multiples &bull Nov 22, 2011
November saw the successful surgical separation of two sets of conjoined twins. Maria Teresa and Teresa Maria Tabia are conjoined twin girls from the Dominican Republic, separated in Richmond, Virginia on November 7th. Angelina and Angelica Sabuco are twin girls… Full Story »
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- Twin
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World Prematurity Day
About.com Twins and Multiples &bull Nov 16, 2011
On November 17th, with partners in Europe, Africa and Asia, The March of Dimes will recognize the first-ever World Prematurity Day to honor premature infants and raise awareness about the importance of striving to give every baby a healthy start… Full Story »
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Topics:
- March Of Dimes
- Baby
- Childbirth
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Twins of the Week: Adam and Andrew
About.com Twins and Multiples &bull Nov 16, 2011
Photo reprinted with permisison of HUIMIN YANG. Twin boys Adam and Andrew are the twins of the week! The identical boys were one year old when this picture was submitted. They always play with each other, laugh together, but do… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Twin
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Are you a member?
About.com Twins and Multiples &bull Nov 14, 2011
Clubs for parents of twins and multiples exist all over the world. Some parents find them an invaluable resource, a source of advice, support, friendship and networking. Not to mention great bargains; many clubs organize massive sales where parents of… Full Story »
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- Twin
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Twins of the Week: Ava and Marco
About.com Twins and Multiples &bull Nov 9, 2011
Meet the Twins of the Week! Two-year-old twins, Ava and Marco, are fraternal twins. They are loving and happy. When things get a little hairy at home, their parents put some music on and it changes their entire mood. They… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Fraternal Twins
