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The Challenges, Joys and Special Tips for Raising Twins

Posted: January 7th, 2012 by Michele Borba


Twin U.S. birth rate skyrockets: special parenting tips for raising multiples  A recent report shows an interesting new parenting trend: it appears that many parents are seeing double (literally) these days. The twin birth rate in the U.S. has more than doubled over the last three decades. For a bit of perspective: in 2009 one in [...]



Parenting Our Fabulous Middle Kids

Posted: April 6th, 2011 by Michele Borba


Is the “Middle Kid Syndrome” really a problem? Not if we apply the research.  Have more than two kids? Then I’m betting you’ve heard a few of these: “It’s like I’m stuck in the middle.” “But I don’t want to do things like my sister.” “I want my own stuff not these hand me downs.” [...]



Why Oldest Kids Are Smarter

Posted: January 20th, 2011 by Michele Borba


Research that puts the “Nature vs Nurture” debate into a whole new dimension. Four proven strategies that boost kids’ IQ and all are unplugged and don’t cost a dime (Yes! Yes! Yes!). It’s Not All Nature, Folks! Well, well, well. It looks like we can finally ease our parenting guilt (a little anyway) enough to [...]