"Pediatrician Flais, herself a mother of twins, presents a survival guide for parents in the first weeks and months of twin-rearing, as well as sensible advice for all stages of their children's development. From breastfeeding, napping, toilet training to discipline, her empowering and confident tone is neighborly and down-to-earth, keeping parents attuned to her if-I-can-do-it-so-can-you attitude." —Publishers Weekly Online
"This is a valuable contribution that will pair nicely with other recent winners." —BookSmack!, the online newsletter, LibraryJournal.com
"Helps parents of multiples hit the ground running and build their skills, efficiency, and confidence . . . This practical resource is a necessity for anyone caring for twins." —Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP, coauthor, Food Fights and Heading Home with Your Newborn
"Who better to hold your hand and help prepare you for the multiple joys (and challenges) of parenting twins than a pediatrician-mom of twins?" —Laura A. Jana, MD, FAAP, coauthor, Heading Home With Your Newborn
"Tandem feeding, duo sleeping, twin proofing, and double discipline are only a few of the many tips on raising twins covered in this handy must-have parenting guide . . . shares a double dose of practical information that I recommend all parents of multiples read prior to delivery and keep close at hand during the first few years." —Tanya Remer Altmann, MD, FAAP, author, Mommy Calls; editor in chief, The Wonder Years
"Dr. Flais, from her own experiences, will teach you how to simplify, synchronize, and customize . . . parenting [your] twins. Her twin tips will help all families." —Marc Weissbluth, MD, FAAP, author, Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child and Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Twins
Offering practical, “can-do” advice for anxious parents expecting or already caring for twins, this handbook guides from the first news of twins’ impending arrival and continues through their early childhood. From how to set up the nursery, synchronize feeding and sleeping schedules, and potty train two children at once to discipline, family dynamics, and fostering individuality, this doctor-cum-mom shares her experiences of what works and what doesn’t and encourages parents to not only survive but also enjoy their twins’ early years. A special appendix on caring for triplets as well as preterm babies is also included.
Shelly Vaziri Flais, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician, a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the mother of four children, including a set of twins. She has contributed to Chicago Parent, Healthy Children, and Twins magazines. She lives in Chicago.
Childrens: Parenting & Family Care
200 pages, Trade Paper, 6 x 9
Distribution Rights: US & CA
$14.95 (CAN $16.95)
9781581103441 (1581103441) Pub Date: October 2009
American Academy Of Pediatrics