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Summary: Reviews of The Art of Parenting Twins:
Review: "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"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." --Bruce Raskin "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." --Louis G. Keith, M.D., Northwestern University Medical School "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." --Elizabeth Noble, PT, Author of Having Twins: A Parent's Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Early Childhood "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." --Professor David A. Hay, School of Psychology, Curtin University, WA, Australia, Director LaTrobe Twin Study National Patron, Australian Multiple Birth Association "This wonderful book encompasses the two authors' lifetimes of experience. We can all benefit from the information--it is so thorough, accurate and useful!" --Marshall and Phyllis Klaus, Neonatologist and Psychotherapist, Authors of Bonding, Mothering the Mother, and You're Amazing "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." --Geoffrey A. Machin, M.D., Ph.D., Twin Researcher and Carer "Written with clarity, intelligence, and accuracy, this handy book is a 'must have' for parents of twins and other multiples, multiples themselves and professionals or organizations concerned with guidance and counseling. One could not ask for a more resourceful book." --Adam P. Methany, Jr., Ph.D., Professor of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, University of Louisville "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 "Authors Malmstrom and Poland package words of wisdom with reality-based advice that will give parents the guidance they need to raise their multiples with confidence and joy." --Jane Greer, Ph.D., Consultant to Twins and author of Adult Sibling Rivalry and How Could You Do This to Me? Learning to Trust After Betrayal "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." --Helen Reid, LCSW, Director, Early Childhood Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical 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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Summary: Too Broad
Review: As an expectant mom of twins, I was disappointed in the lack of depth of this book. It offered very broad and superficial recommendations about raising multiples.
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Summary: A good twin book!
Review: I only give this book 4 stars instead of 5 because it is the 1st book I have read about raising twins. But it is a pretty good book because it covers many important issues anyone expecting twins would be asking.
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Summary: The Art of Parenting Twins goes from diapers through dating
Review: I really like the picture of the merry babies on the cover of our book, The Art of Parenting Twins, but it may mislead you into thinking it's just about infants. A mom of two-year-old twins came up to me after a parenting workshop I gave recently. She was holding the book and staring at the cover when she asked me if I could recommend a good book about "older" twins. I explained that our book goes all the way up to adulthood. My co-author, Janet Poland, and I included information about the development of all children as well as the special differences for multiples. We wrote the book as a handy reference for parents (and grandparents) to turn to at each new stage - from diapers to dating and beyond. And, we filled it with practical tips and resources, so you'll always have something to try or somewhere to turn on those days when the challenges of twin care begin to outweigh the delights. Twins and higher multiples are a great gift. The Art of Parenting Twins will help you enjoy yours to the fullest.
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Summary: NOT AS BAD AS SOME OTHER "TWIN" GUIDES BUT....
Review: I still would not reccomend this book to anyone I know expecting twins.
My boy/girl twins are now 16 weeks old, and I still feel this book is full of mixed information... I was very happy to read all of the information on the different types of twins but felt this may have been the bright spot in the book.
After a COMPLETELY disatrous experience reading The Joy of Twins, I felt this was at least marginally better.
I am still quite disapointed in this book when it comes to how it made me feel with regards to my personal choices of bottle feeding my children as well as going back to work.
I am still searching for a realistic and honest book on the complications, elations, frustrations and pure joys of having twins....If this is what you too are looking for, don't bother spending your money here.
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Summary: Has some good information, but...
Review: If you're the kind of person that wants good information in a condenced format, this book can be a bit frustrating. It is very "wordy", and I found myself scanning each page looking for the real information. Also, much of the information presented is "common sense". I'm sure that some people could benefit from this book, but if you have average intelligence, it may not be very helpful.
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Summary: Has some good information, but...
Review: If you're the kind of person that wants good information in a condenced format, this book can be a bit frustrating. It is very "wordy", and I found myself scanning each page looking for the real information. Also, much of the information presented is "common sense". I'm sure that some people could benefit from this book, but if you have average intelligence, it may not be very helpful.
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Summary: Writing about multiple teenagers provides useful insights!
Review: My earlier books have focused on young children, so I particularly enjoyed the work Pat and I did on adolescents for "The Art of Parenting Twins." That's especially true because my own boys are 15 and 17, and I need all the insights I can get! All teens have to work out issues of identity and intimacy; how to stay close to Mom and Dad and yet be separate from them. Twins have an even bigger job because they have to go through the same process with their twin sibling, as well. It was fascinating to talk to teenagers (and former teenagers) about how the push-pull of those years plays out in multiple families.
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Summary: The world has been waiting for a book like this.
Review: This book belongs in any household with twins or triplets. It is the most helpful book on raising twins that I have ever seen. The expert information is very useful and it is written so well that you wont put it down until you are done. This is a must have for anyone with a set of multiples in their family!
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Summary: The world has been waiting for a book like this.
Review: This book belongs in any household with twins or triplets. It is the most helpful book on raising twins that I have ever seen. The expert information is very useful and it is written so well that you wont put it down until you are done. This is a must have for anyone with a set of multiples in their family!
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