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 More Praise for The Art of Parenting Twins "...despite having had twins under care
in my practice, there were a great many practical things I had not
managed to learn. We would have all been happier if we had copies
of this book to consult." "Patricia Malmstrom and Janet Poland are
keenly aware of the physical, psychological, social and emotional
forces at work on twins and other multiples, and their book provides
parents with the background and advice for raising happy, healthy
children. I wish their book had been available when my twins were
born." "Patricia Malmstrom and Janet Poland write
on an important subject from a completely unique perspective. Few
have had Pat's experience working with twins, their families and
numerous individuals who helped them adjust to living on a day-to-day
basis. A parent with little or no prior experience will come away
with the impression that a true guidebook has been found." I wholeheartedly recommend The Art of Parenting
Twins to parents and expectant parents, childbirth educators,
physicians, nurses, social workers and teachers. The authors' expertise
makes this a richly rewarding guide to the multiple birth experience. What comes through on every page of this book
is experience and life-long commitment to multiples— both as
a parent of twins and one who works with families, campaigning for
greater recognition of their needs. Those of us who work with multiples
often dwell upon what can go wrong. I am pleased that the last chapter,
Celebrating Twinship, does end by stressing that it can be 'good
fortune' to be a twin. It is also good fortune to have a book such
as this one. "This wonderful book encompasses the two
authors' lifetimes of experience. We can all benefit from the information—it
is so thorough, accurate and useful!" "This book equips parents to anticipate
the particular aspects of twin pregnancy and child care that might
not be immediately obvious. In the end, it is the quality of knowledge
of the parents, as well as their professional care-providers that
will improve the lives of twins and their parents. I warmly recommend
this book to expectant twin parents (and their parents), as well
as to twin clubs and all professionals whose work involves the care
and nurture of twins." "Ms. Malmstrom's book is down to earth
and yet probably the most comprehensive one on this topic. An excellent
book both for parents and for professionals who are in the field
of parenting education."
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The
Art of Parenting Twins
From the Publisher...
"CONGRATULATIONS—YOU'RE EXPECTING TWINS!"
Remember when you first heard the news? After regaining the power of speech, you allowed the joy and anxious anticipation to settle in. Though family and friends simply suggest buying two of everything, parents of twins (triplets, quadruplets, right on up) need more than multiple strollers. For along with equipment, they need more facts, more advice, more patience, more support. Now help is here with The Art of Parenting Twins.
Whether you have just discovered you're expecting two (or more) babies, are about to give birth, are struggling through those incredible first weeks, or are engaged in the whirlwind of child-rearing, here are the answers and resources you've been looking for. Written by the president and founder of Twin Services, Inc., this complete up-to-date guide will give you the skills you need. The Art of Parenting Twins covers such vital issues as
- Bonding with more than one baby
- Breast-feeding techniques
- Coping with multiples
- Managing sibling rivalry
- Helping your children achieve independent identities
- Understanding the special twin relationship
- Financing your children's future
And much more—including the latest research on special health concerns, mental and physical development of twins, and social behavior.
FROM THE CRITICS...
Library Journal
Malmstrom, a mother of twins and two other children, here offers an excellent guide on raising twins and all multiples, from conception to adulthood. Malmstrom, who founded the nationwide group "Twin Services," writes with knowledge and understanding. She explains that the keys to survival are organization, planning, knowing how to ask for help, and knowing the type of the twins (dizygotic or monozygotic). Malmstrom advocates, for example, co-bedding multiple newborns, breastfeeding, and allowing twins to be schooled in the same classroom. "Twins are a hard happiness," she says, as she details the frustrations and joys of parenting multiples. Throughout, one realizes that being a multiple is very special, endowing those so lucky with a great empathy for others. And, as aging adults, twins enjoy a lasting bond with each other that "regular" siblings do not. Connie Agnew and others' Twins! (LJ 11/1/97) has illustrations for pregnant moms (growth in utero, exercises) but stops with twin development at age one. Malmstrom goes through the teen years, adulthood, and old age. Highly recommended.--Linda Beck, Indian Valley P.L., Telford, PA Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.
FROM THE PROFESSIONALS...
"This book will provide the answers to all the
questions that couples will ask from the time they first learn twins are
on the way. And it will help parents cope with their mixture of joy, panic,
exhaustion and bewilderment.."
Elizabeth Bryan, Pediatrician and President of the International Society
for Twin Studies
"Each chapter is filled with thoughtful insights,
practical tips and information on where to get help. The authors describe
the growth and development and needs unique to multiples as they go from
embryos to adulthood. Patricia Malmstrom speaks from the heart and mind
of one who has not only studied multiples, but raised them as well."
David A. Lee, M.D., Neonatologist, California Pacific Medial Center
"Malmstrom and Poland offer strategies to help
families enjoy the many benefits of twinship all the way through the school
and teen years. Caring for twins is at least a two-person job. The
Art of Parenting Twins will prepare you well for the challenges and
fun ahead."
Calvin J. Hobel, M.D., Miriam Jacobs Chair and Director of Maternal
Fetal Medicine, Cedars Sinai Medial Center, Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology
and Pediatrics, UCLA School of Medicine
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Pat Malmstrom
Twin Services Consulting
P.O. Box 10066, Berkeley, CA 94709
510.524.0863
twinservices@juno.com
http://www.twinservices.org
Copyright © Patricia Malmstrom 1978-2006.