Mothering Twins: From Hearing the News to Beyond the Terrible Twos Contributor(s): Albi, Linda (Author), Johnson, Deborah (Author), Catlin, Debra (Author) |
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ISBN: 067172357X ISBN-13: 9780671723576 Publisher: Touchstone Books
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: August 1993 Annotation: Meeting the double challenge and reaping the double rewards of having twins can be both exhilarating and exhausting. In this comprehensive guide to twin pregnancy, birth, and early childhood, five mothers, with six sets of twins among them, share their experiences from the first thrill of seeing two heads on the ultrasound screen to coping with two toddlers determined to go in two directions at once. They offer a variety of "it worked for me" solutions to the many situations unique to caring for twins, whether it's dealing with the complications of a high-risk pregnancy, creating effective support systems, or simply trying to find time for their husbands and themselves. Emphasizing individuality and adaptability, the authors of Mothering Twins encourage each mother to develop her own parenting approach, based on what's best for her and her children. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships | Parenting - General - Family & Relationships | Parenting - Motherhood - Family & Relationships | Siblings |
Dewey: 649.144 |
LCCN: 93010244 |
Physical Information: 1.04" H x 5.56" W x 8.36" L (0.82 lbs) 416 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Family - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
Features: Bibliography, Index, Price on Product |
Review Citations: Booklist 07/01/1993 pg. 1931 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Invaluable real-life advice and emotional support for mothers of multiples. Meeting the double challenge and reaping the double rewards of having twins can be both exhilarating and exhausting. In this comprehensive guide to twin pregnancy, birth, and early childhood, five mothers, with six sets of twins among them, share their experiences from the first thrill of seeing two heads on the ultrasound screen to coping with two toddlers determined to go in two directions at once. They offer a variety of it worked for me solutions to the many situations unique to caring for twins, whether it's dealing with the complications of a high-risk pregnancy, creating effective support systems, or simply trying to find time for their husbands and themselves. Emphasizing individuality and adaptability, the authors of Mothering Twins encourage each mother to develop her own parenting approach, based on what's best for her and her children. |
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