Twin Stuff!, Issue #012 -- Raising Toddler Twins -- Vote For Us!

This month's newsletter highlights a helpful article about raising toddler twins! Don't forget to check out the July TwoCute™ contest winner and our "Featured Mom", Karen Berg.

September 2009 ~ Issue #012

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Yes, twin toddlers take a lot of time and energy. This is why you must plan your time wisely. Their nap time is one of these times. Normally an hour nap is sufficient for most toddlers, but you will have to cater the time to the needs of your own twins. Regardless, if you can keep your twins on the same sleep schedule it provides the perfect opportunity to get other things done that are waiting on your attention that can't otherwise be done when they're awake.

Another time is meal time. If you need to do something that can be done from the kitchen, put them in their high chairs, give them their food and get busy. You are close by to keep an eye on them but they cannot jump down and take off into another part of the house. This is the time toddlers start to show a little independence and allowing them to feed themselves is going to be very beneficial. You can even set up other activities that they can do in their high chairs. Finger painting, playing with blocks, etc. An efficient way to keep twin toddlers busy for small increments of time.

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2) HOW DID YOU DECIDE ON THIS BLOG/SUBJECT?
My business partner, Melissa Bishop, and I were talking about everything that we have to write out for the sitter, over and over again. And even though I had a nanny at the time, there were things that she still needed to know, and I needed to learn from her. Melissa came up with the idea of the book, and together we made her idea a reality.

3) WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT THIS SUBJECT?
First and foremost, I love working for myself, instead of a corporate giant, as I was doing in my past life! I love being passionate about our creation, although I must admit, it makes rejection much harder to take! I mean, shouldn't EVERYONE want this book?:) And I have really learned how good people are. I have "met" so many other Mom Entrepreneurs and business partners who have been so wonderful to us, teaching us what we need to know and giving encouragement when we would start to get down. After being in the corporate world for so long, it has restored my faith in human nature.

4) DO YOU WANT TO TALK ABOUT ANY SPECIAL PROMOS, PRODUCTS, DEALS OR OTHER TOPICS?
By using coupon code BTBK7757 (case sensitive), you will get a 25% discount on the hardbound book, bringing the price down to only $14.95.

5) TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOU, YOUR FAMILY, YOUR TWINS AND HOW YOU MANAGE IT ALL.
I am happily married to a person who could take a passion or hobby and make a successful business out of it. I've always envied that about him, and now, with his support, I am doing it also. We have 8 year old fraternal twin boys, Adam and Eric. As soon as we knew we were having twins, we decided to hire a nanny instead of dealing with day care. I was working in sales at the time, so although my schedule was flexible, I still worked a lot of hours. Having a nanny was a wonderful thing for us, but isn't for everyone. It takes getting used to having somebody in your home all day long. I feel so lucky that I am now able to spend more time with my boys, especially during the summer months. And during the school year, I can volunteer much more at school, so I really get to know the kids they talk about, as well as the teachers.

6) ANY ADVICE OR INSPIRING WORDS FOR OTHER MOMS?
I know you've all heard this before, but you MUST take time for yourself. If you are healthy and strong, you'll be a better mom and wife. I actually take a vacation with my 2 sisters (and best friends!) once a year, but even just an afternoon at the spa, or time to exercise, can do wonders for your mental and physical state. And although we feel (irrationally) guilty when we leave our kids with a babysitter, or even Dad, it's something you MUST do for yourself, and for your family! (And here comes the shameless plug: My book can help take the stress off leaving your kids with somebody else, because everything about your kids is written down and organized for your caregiver.)

7) HOW DO OTHERS CONTACT YOU FOR MORE INFORMATION?
I can be reached either at Karen@karmelpublishing.com or 866-200-9319.

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