Theory and research based on the experiences of adult twins

How Parents Can Limit Twin Fighting

Twins bring joy and a sense of specialness to a family. Still – even with the special rewards that twins create – raising twins is hard and frustrating. Sometimes parents feel overwhelmed, hopeless and confused by twin fighting. Well-meaning and attuned parents wonder, “how can I help my children stop fighting with each other? When …

Reduce Competition: Expect Your Twin Children to Develop Differently

It is normal and expectable to have twins look and act differently. Actually, differences will evolve naturally. The latest genetic research shows how differently twins can develop even when they are identical. And parents relate differently to each child, which creates emotional differences. Twins develop their own relationship, which also makes them unique and interested …

Twins Develop Differently Than Single Children

Parents of multiples often call me in a state of panic or confusion. “My twins are so different from the other children at school and in the neighborhood. They rely on one another so intently. And then they fight like cats and dogs. What is wrong with my twins? What am I doing wrong?” I …