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Double Duty: The Parents' Guide to Raising Twins, from Pregnancy Through the School Years (Paperback)

by Christina Tinglof (Author) "Parents of twins hear all sorts of odd questions and misinformed comments about twinning from friends and family (and even strangers), such as "Are they..." (more)

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Product Details

Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (April 1 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0809230194
ISBN-13: 978-0809230198
Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15 x 1.6 cm
Shipping Weight: 359 g

Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Amazon.ca Sales Rank: #237,045 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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LA PARENT MAGAZINE, November 1998

Mothers of twins hold other mothers of twins in high regard, so the fact that a woman with young twin boys found time to write a book makes her something close to holy in my book. Double Duty, by Christina Baglivi Tinglof, is a fine primer covering a broad range of advice, presenting both sides of the coin on topics ranging from pregnancy to the school years. As we moms of twins know, all twin issues take on a heightened level of complexity. Designed with lots of "Top Five" lists, the text, often humorous and always clear, offers intelligent choices when pondering the panoply of pros and cons regarding things like the safety of twins amniocentesis, bed rest, separate classrooms, to go to work or to stay home, etc. So--how do you go out with two infants or toddlers, or breastfeed for two, or conquer air travel or stop two from crying simultaneously? Presenting the opinions of parents of twins and parenting experts, it's all here without ever being preachy or didactic. In her closing "cliches" (her word, not mine), she reminds us to ultimately "listen to your heart," and her book is long on heart.--Reviewed by Hilary Hartman Kip

GRAND RAPIDS PARENT, October 1998

In 1994, more than 96,000 twin births were reported in the U.S. Regardless of the cause, the shock--and sometimes panic--a woman feels when she hears that she is going to give birth to twins cannot be overlooked. Christina Baglivi Tinglof, in her new book, Double Duty, attempts to guide moms and dads through twinning trauma with tips that will make their life easier. Tinglof organizes her tips into "Top Five" lists and sprinkles them throughout the book. These lists include "Top Five Comfortable Sleeping Tips for Extremely Pregnant Women," "Top Five Bedtime Strategies," and "Top Five Ways to Establish Each Child's Individuality." Parents of twins will note the author's "Top Five Birthday Party No-Nos": One cake--one song; the shared gift faux pas; one guest list; playing up twin status; identical kids--identical gifts. An appendix filled with additional resources, as well as where to get free samples of baby products, makes Double Duty an extremely practical book for ! those blessed with twins.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to understand, April 2 2002

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The writer is a mother of twins also, very experienced.
Personally, I think this book explained everything I need to know in a very simple way, very easy to understand, from expecting to parenting.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good for the Basics, Feb 8 2002

By	Daryl T. Johnson (Bonney Lake, WA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As almost all mothers of twins, I have read numerous books on the subject. This book is good for a quick rundown on the basics. It doesn't go into a lot of detail, but offers a few basic suggestions. Unfortunately, my twins seem to always cry at the same time. I have tried the two carts (push and pull), it works, as a last resort. It's organized in a very mother, friendly, reading manner. By that I mean, it's easy to leave off on a page while you chase a child, and then pick up where you left off.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Been there, Done that, Oct 30 2001

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My identical twin girls turned 2 in September. I bought this book when they were about 4 months old. It's taken me a while to get around to commenting as I've been, well, kind of busy although it does indeed get easier. I found some of the information helpful, some obvious. When I read the comment about the possibility of the two babies crying at the same time discussed as: "Actually that doesn't happen too often..." you could probably hear me close the book. Honestly, with the best care and complete attention, it happens OFTEN! They are two people who want ALL of your attention NOW! It's understandable and still very challenging. Would I want it any other way? Absolutely not, but it's still exhausting and sometimes very frustrating. Twins are not double the experience. It is exponentially harder and exponentially sweeter. More hugs and love and more fuss. My answer to this? Take a deep breath and love them more.

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3.0 out of 5 stars To be bought with other baby books, don't just rely on this
Initially I thought this book was great but then realised some of the impracticalities. To suggest that you take your twins to the supermarket using two shopping carts (pushing... Read more

Published on Aug 22 2000 by Angela Sargeant

4.0 out of 5 stars Very well written
I am expecting twins and have bought several books on this subject. This was the first book I actually read from cover to cover! Read more

Published on Nov 18 1999 by Kellie Hart

5.0 out of 5 stars The best collection of how-to's and know-how's for twins!
Ms. Tinglof does what no other book about twins has done: not only is her information current, accurate, and informative - but she uses personal stories from other parents of... Read more

Published on Aug 22 1999