Last Update: March 03, 2023, 17:01 IST
When parenting twins, you may unconsciously treat your kids as a unit.
There is no harm in taking advice from professional experts on how to raise your twins.
Embracing parenthood can be one of the most wonderful feelings for a couple. His heart fills with immense joy at the arrival of his little ball of sunshine. The joy of parents doubles when they welcome twins into their lives. Along with the little joys that come with parenting twins comes the added responsibility of taking care of two newborns. As a new parent, you might be worried about how to balance your professional and personal life at the same time. But fret not, raising twins is not as difficult as it seems. All you have to do is follow a few simple guidelines. Let’s take a look at some of them.
develop a routine
One of the most virulent factors that you need to keep in mind after having twins is sticking to a particular schedule or routine. Feed both of your children at the same time, and give them a set time to sleep together. This is because if both of them sleep at different times then it will be difficult for you to manage them.
get help from parents
There is no harm in taking advice from professional experts on how to raise your twins. If not, you can also take help from single parents or parents with more than one child. Because of their experience, they’ll give you essential insight into how to raise your kids and balance your life at the same time. They can cuddle and play with your little ones while you take a short break to take care of your kids.
encourage personality
When parenting twins, you may unconsciously treat your kids as a unit. It should not be forgotten that despite sharing the same birthday together, they are two different individuals with distinct characteristics. As a parent of twins, you must respect the personal preferences, hobbies, likes and dislikes of both your kids.
spend quality time
Another important aspect of raising twins is taking some time out of your busy schedule to engage in fun activities individually with one of your kids. Twins often become quite dependent on each other, especially during their formative years. You should keep in mind that both your children stay away from each other for some time and create separate identities. Spend some alone time with your twins.
avoid comparison
Parents often have the habit of comparing their children with other children. This trend seems to intensify when it comes to twins. Parents start comparing one twin with the other. Such comparisons should be avoided, as they can affect your child negatively, making them feel discouraged, discouraged and less capable than the other twin.
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