Many schools say yes, but the answer is not so simple, writes Catherine E. Wood Should my twins be in the same class at school? As a clinical psychologist specialising in twins, this is one of the most frequent questions parents ask me. Many schools continue to separate...
Gina Roberts-Grey explains that double does not necessarily mean trouble when it comes to birthday celebrations. Having two children share the same birthday puts a strain on more than the budget. Parents and family members of twins know it is not always easy to make sure...
5 things research from twins taught us about health, behaviour and what makes us unique, reports Jeffrey Craig Researchers often compare the differences between identical and fraternal twins to better understand health and behaviour. The first major insight is that genes and environments almost always combine to...
As mother to four-year-old twins Annika and Isabelle, and a 12-month-old boy, Frances Waterford was the President of the Eastern Suburbs Multiple Birth Association in Sydney. We asked her for pointers on how those of us with one-at-a-time kids can best include families with multiples. Every...
What's the game plan when your child is friends with twins or triplets?...
Comedian, writer, Buddhist, and mum, Meshel Laurie, questions the plague of 'busyness' surrounding mums and whether it has to be that way....
Are you expecting twins and want to know more about your birthing options? Here is a guide to delivering twins....
50-60 per cent of twins are born before 37 weeks, here's what you need to know about premature birth with multiples....
