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Definitive Proof

Do Identical Twins Have Identical Fingerprints? The Truth Revealed

Allie Walld 1 month ago

Do identical twins have identical fingerprints? No, identical twins don't have identical fingerprints. While they can share almost 100 percent of their DNA, their fingerprints form after a single zygote splits, so their fingerprints are distinguishable and every person has prints that are unique to them. The not-so-perfect crime When we told people we were pregnant with identical...

Mighty Melon

Watermelon 101: Slicing Secrets & Stain Removal Guide for Parents

Allie Walld 1 month ago

July is National Watermelon Month! Who doesn't like watermelon? Especially on a hot summer day. They're packed with electrolytes, like potassium and magnesium, and antioxidants, like lycopene and vitamins A and C. Made up of about 92 percent water, this fruit is an incredibly refreshing and hydrating treat. They add a pop of color, flavor, and fun to your satiating summertime...

No More Gnawing

How to Halt that Habit: Tips to Help Your Toddler Stop Biting Their Nails

Allie Walld 1 month ago

Habits. They can be easy to form and hard to break. Picking your nose. Sucking your thumb. Biting your nails. These types of habits can be something you start doing absent-mindedly when you're stressed, bored, or when you want to keep your hands busy—even as a toddler. We have identical twins, but their habits are not identical. We have identical twins, but their habits are not...

Who Doesn't Love a Deal?

Get Primed for Savings: 10 Great Prime Day Deals for Parents of Multiples

Allie Walld 2 months ago

If you have twins (or are expecting some and preparing for their imminent arrival), you know how expensive they can be, especially when you have to double-down on most costs. Why not save some money if you can? Prime Day deals run from today, June 23, through June 26. We've rounded up some major savings on essential gear for parents of multiples. Check 'em out before they're gone....

Decoding the Twin Gene

The Twin Myth Busted: Why Twins Don’t Actually Skip a Generation

Allie Walld 2 months ago

One, two, skip a few, 99, 100! I've heard people say that twins skip a generation. I've also been asked by more than one person how this can be true since I'm a twin who is also a mother to a set of twins—and, therefore, no twins skipped any generation. In my case, we're talking about fraternal twins in one generation followed by identical twins in the next, which will only confuse...

A Little Warning

The Thing I Wish Other Parents of Twins Had Told Us Before Ours Were Born

Allie Walld 2 months ago

When you tell people you're having twins, one of the first things they automatically tell you is it's double the laughter and double the love. And in your head, you probably reply that it's double the diapers and double the work. I'm a fraternal twin, and I'm also a mother of identical twins, so I can vouch that all of these things are true. But there's one part of having...

The Race is On

Summer Lovin’: The Surprising Science Behind June & July Fertility

Allie Walld 2 months ago

It can be a long, hard road for couples who are trying to conceive. But that road might become a little easier to navigate, thanks to fertility seasonality research by scientists at the University of Manchester in the UK, Queen's University in Canada, and Cryos International in Denmark. Published in the peer-reviewed journal Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, the study discovered...

Pivotal Play

Toniebox for Toddlers: Screen-Free Fun That Boosts Development Through Play

Allie Walld 2 months ago

Prioritizing play is essential for fostering resilience and innovation in children. According to the United Nations, the act of playing also helps kids build relationships, improve control, overcome trauma, and problem-solve. That's why they introduced the International Day of Play, which takes place every year on June 11. It brings people together at global, national, and local...

Hero Coach Friend

For the Father Who Has Everything: 20 Gift Ideas Your Dad Will Love

Allie Walld 2 months ago

You've probably heard that money doesn't grow on trees. When you heard it, it was probably a dad who said it. Maybe that's what makes buying a gift for dad so darn hard. Maybe that's what makes buying a gift for dad so darn hard. Well, that…plus, they've already got pretty much everything. And, if they don't, they usually just go out and buy whatever they want because they...

Which Way to the Pool?

Toddler Talk: How Swimming Lessons Accelerate Cognitive & Language Skills

Allie Walld 2 months ago

Babies' first words. We always wonder what they'll be. Then, once we hear our babies babbling and cooing and those first "Mamas" or "Dadas" emerge, we wonder what's next—if they're meeting their language milestones in a timely manner and how quickly their vocabulary will grow. If you're looking for ways to help bolster your little ones' brain development and language skills, one of...