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Raising Twins Shelly Vaziri Flais

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Raising Twins Shelly Vaziri Flais


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Zusammenfassung

Suitable for parents, grandparents and early childhood educators, this parenting book offers practical advice for anxious parents expecting or already caring for twins or multiples. It can help families survive - and truly enjoy - the process of raising twins through the preschool years.

Raising Twins Zusammenfassung

Raising Twins: From Pregnancy to Preschool Shelly Vaziri Flais

Even with years working as a pediatrician, Shelly Vaziri Flais, MD, FAAP, was nervous about what lay ahead when she was told she was pregnant with twins. Now, several years into parenting her twin boys, Dr Flais is sharing her wisdom and experience as a mom and her expertise as a doctor to help other parents prepare for and raise multiples with confidence. With insightful stories from her own experiences coupled with important information only a pediatrician can offer, Raising Twins will help parents Prepare for the arrival of their twins Survive the first few days and weeks with advice on sleep schedules, feeding choices, and finding support Develop strategies to help successfully manage (and enjoy!) the first year of their twins' lives Negotiate the toddler years, including potty training, language development, big-kid beds, budgets, and discipline Understand the world of their twins as they become preschoolers, including socialization inside and outside the family, encouraging individualism, discipline and sleep issues.

Über Shelly Vaziri Flais

Shelly Vaziri Flais: Shelly Vaziri Flais, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician, wife, and mother of 4 children, including identical twin boys. She received a BA in History at Northwestern University in the Honors Program in Medical Education, and received her medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She performed her pediatrics internship and residency at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. As a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, she has clinical experience and practical know-how--her 4 children, all born within the span of 4 years, have been her best teachers.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1: Introduction Your New Life with Twins Twins--The News Flash of a Lifetime How the Twin-Parenting Experience Changes Over the Early Years Pregnancy Early Infancy Later Infancy The Toddler Years The Preschool Years Enjoying the Twin-Parenting Experience Families with Twins--One Size Does Not Fit All Chapter 2: Preparing for Your Twins' Arrival The Emotional Rollercoaster after Learning the News Taking Care of Your Body and the Pregnancy Preparation During Pregnancy Twins Preparation Checklist Preparing Older Siblings for the Arrival of Twins Nearing the Delivery Chapter 3: The Early Days and Weeks with Twins In the Hospital Coming Home Keeping Your Twins on the Same Schedule--Starting Now Feeding Your Babies--Should We Use Breast Milk or Formula Breastfeeding Twins--So How Do We Do It Formula Feeding--Simplifying the Process for Your Twins Burping and Reflux Advice for Outings--Is It Possible to Leave Your House With Your Twins? Infant Colic, Times Two Should We Use Pacifiers? Asking for Support Taking Your Twins to the Pediatrician Getting Into a Routine in Your New Life with Twins Chapter 4: Early Infancy and Getting Your Twins on a Schedule Sleep--Infant Twins Need It, and Parents Need It Too! Do Twins Need Two Cribs, or Two Bedrooms? The Science Behind Good Sleep Habits The Strategies to Encourage Good Sleep Habits The Power of the Bedtime Ritual During the Day--Daytime Naps Feeding Your Infant Twins The Twins are Getting Stronger Diaper Rash Twin Proofing Considerations When Returning to Work after Maternity Leave Toys and Books for Your Twins Outings and Fun with Your Infant Twins Continue to Ask for Help Bonding With Each of Your Individual Twins Chapter 5: Your Twins' Older Infancy and First Birthday Older Twin Babies' Sleep Patterns Mealtime: A Whole New World Advancing Solid Foods and Table Foods Sippy Cup Training Twins--Bye-Bye, Bottles! Twins and Dental Development Play and Development for Older Twin Babies Language and Communication Safety Issues Discipline--Re-directing Your Young Twins to Acceptable Behaviors The Emotions Involved in Parenting Twins--How to Stay Sane Spending Time with Each of Your Twins as Individuals The First Birthday Your Twins' First Year--A Special Time That Flies Too Fast! Chapter 6: Toddler Twins [One- and Two-Year-Olds] Toddler Twins Sleep Issues Transitioning to Big-Kid Beds, and How to Keep Your Twins in Them Strategies to Survive Your Twins' Graduation to Big Kid Beds A Continued Need for Naps, or At Least, Quiet Time Toddler Nutrition and Mealtimes Simplify Mealtime with Your Toddler Twins The Importance of Positive One-On-One Time for Your Twins Kind but Effective Discipline for Toddler Twins Providing Acceptable Choices for, and Listening To, Your Twins Temper Tantrums Consistency in Discipline is Key Time-Outs For Twins Encouraging Twins' Language Development Toilet Training: Is It Possible When and Where Do We Start Toilet Training Twins The Gear to Help Toilet Training Schedule Potty Time Into Your Day Toilet Training Motivation Tools Safety Issues for Toddler Twins Family Relationships, a New Baby Keeping a Twin-Friendly Budget--Save Both Time and Money Having Fun with Your Toddler Twins Chapter 7: Preschool Aged Twins [Three- and Four-Year-Olds] Sleep Issues for Preschool Twins Socialization within the Family--The Twins' Role in the Family Unit Preparing Your Twins for a Preschool Experience The Continued Importance of One-on-One Time Your Twins are Two Distinct Individuals, Now More Than Ever Consistency and Discipline with Preschool Twins Balancing the Family Dynamic Expectations of Your Twins When On Outings When Twins Collide Advanced Toilet Training and Independence Emotional and Social Support for Parents of Preschool Twins Budgeting and Practical Matters Enjoy the Here and Now with Your Twins Chapter 8: Concluding Your Twins' Early Years--As Your Twins Grow The Twin Journey The Built-In Life Lessons A Special Bond between Two Unique Individuals An Eye towards the Future Appendix A: Twin Facts Every Parent of Twins Should Know The Distinction between Identical and Fraternal Twins More and More Twins! Appendix B: If Your Twins Are Born Early Nutrition for Small Preterm Twins Respiratory Issues Jaundice Other Issues How to Bond with Your Twins in the NICU When Will My Twins be Ready to Come Home? Other Concerns Once We Go Home Appendix C: The Triplet Parenting Experience--Advice for All Families with Multiples Preparation for Triplets During Pregnancy Synchronized Schedules Survival in the Early Months Organizing the Triplet Way Potty Training Triplets Psychological Issues The Best Aspects of Parenting Triplets Maintaining Triplets' Individuality The Adventure of a Lifetime!

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GOR004475732
9781581103441
1581103441
Raising Twins: From Pregnancy to Preschool Shelly Vaziri Flais
Gebraucht - Sehr Gut
Broschiert
American Academy of Pediatrics
20091001
208
Winner of Midwest Book Award (MIPA) (Social Science) 2009 Commended for Benjamin Franklin Award (Family/Parenting) 2010
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