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Self-Care for Moms of Multiples (That Isn’t Totally Unrealistic)

If you’ve ever flown on an airplane or given birth to multiples, you’ve likely been told: “Place the air mask securely on your own face before assisting your child.” As the mother of toddler twin boys, I think this flight-safety patter sounds like a sensible self-care metaphor for parenting on the ground — except when […]

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The Twin Mom Tribe

“With twins, you’re highly visible–everyone sees your caravan and crew. At the same time, you’re also invisible, as so many people simply don’t get it. I know this is true because I didn’t get it either, until having twins myself.”

This is from my latest piece on Huffpo parents, about the incredible solidarity among moms of multiples…

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