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Organizations
National Organization of Mothers of Twins Club A nonprofit group based in the U.S. geared toward raising public awareness of multiple birth children. Search through insightful articles or find a local twins group in your area.
Twins and Multiple Births Association (TAMBA) Straight from the UK, this site offers support and information for multiple birth families. Find a local twins support group or get help through Twinline, a free and confidential phone service.
Toronto Parents of Multiple Births Association (TPOMBA) One of the largest not-for-profit self-help and support organizations in Canada for parents of twins. Join one of more than thirteen support groups offered around the city of Toronto.
Multiple Births Canada Multiple Births Canada (MBC) is a national nonprofit organization serving the needs of multiple birth families. MBC's mission is to improve the quality of life for multiple birth individuals and their families across Canada. MBC provides support, education, research, and advocacy to individuals, families, and organizations with a personal or professional interest in multiple birth issues. The website includes on-line sales of MBC publications, support network information, recommended readings, clothing sale dates, and much more.
Twins & Triplets Association of Calgary A non-profit association dedicated to providing support for parents of multiple birth children. They offer multiples-centered support, resources, events and, most of all, camaraderie with people who understand what you are experiencing.
Multiple Birth Foundation Located in West London, this charity is a vital resource for families of multiples as well as professionals. Many hard-to-find books in the U.S. are offered here.
International Society for Twin Studies An international scientific organization furthering research and public education in all fields related to twins. The Society hosts the International Congress of Twin Studies every three years. Twin Research, the journal of the ISTS, is published six times a year.
The Twins Foundation A research organization serving twins and higher-order multiples. Order back copies of The Research Update online.
Twinsight Counseling and workshops designed for multiples and their families.
Australian Multiple Birth Association Offering support and information for Australian families with multiples. Find a local twins club, online shopping, and bereavement support.
Multiple Birth Families Comprehensive information for parents with and expecting multiples. Bereavement support for families losing one, more, or all of their babies as well as support for surviving adult co-multiples. Professionals’ page.
The Ottawa Coalition for the Prevention of Low Birth Weight Low birth weight prevention information, downloadable in several different languages.
Twin Blogs
Blog About Twins The perfect companion to the website, Talk About Twins. Timely tips and advice on raising your twins from pregnancy to the teen years written by parenting twins guru and author, Christina Baglivi Tinglof.
Colorado Springs Parenting Multiples Examiner A variety of timely twin-related articles.
Multiples and More Blog Network A blog network where parents of multiples can connect with each other.
Itstwinsanity Christian mom, army wife, doula, and mother to six children including two sets of twins, blogs about her life.
I’m Living Proof that God Has a Sense of Humor Mom of two young sets of twins blogs about her busy life.
Twice Babies Mom Mother blogs about life with fraternal twin girls.
Mothers of Twins Clubs and Online Support Groups
Twin Multiples Club A free international resource for families with twins or multiples.
Multiple Multiples Online Support Group Meet other moms who have more than one set of twins through this online Yahoo message board. E-mail MultipleMultiples-subscribe@yahoogroups.com for more information.
ARIZONA
Desert Sky Mothers of Multiples A member of the National Organization of Mothers Twins Club, this local chapter serves the Ahwatukee Foothills, Chandler, Phoenix and Tempe areas. Monthly meetings feature guest speakers. Monthly newsletter, extensive borrowing library, biannual garage sale, and much more.
CALIFORNIA
Contra Costa Parents of Multiples Serving Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Martinez, Concord, Benicia, Pinole, Hercules, Crockett, Bay Point, Pittsburg, Antioch, Oakley, Brentwood and Discovery Bay, CCPOM is one of the oldest clubs in Northern California. In addition to monthly support meetings, the club also hosts family outings, picnics, and playgroups, yearly resale of children’s clothing and equipment, monthly newsletter, lending library, and more.
Simi Valley Mothers of Twins & Triplets Club Support, social, and educational organization for mothers (and moms-to-be) of multiples. Started in 1966, the club meets monthly to share experiences, give and get advice, and of course, have fun together. They also host clothing and equipment exchanges, and participate in local and national research.
Print and Online Magazine
Twin Life Magazine Twin Life Magazine’s goal is to help other parents of twins find answers to the many questions that arise when it’s double the fun and double the trouble!
Multiple Birth Parents An online community forum for parents and caregivers of twins, triplets, and higher-order multiples.
Planet Twins All about twins, triplets and more.
Rochester Parenting Examiner Freelance writer Holly Jennings reports on a variety of parenting issues. Don’t miss her Tuesday Twin Talk where she focuses on raising multiples.
Good Pregnancy Guide A guide to having a healthy pregnancy including answering your questions on baby massage.
Twin Pregnancy and Beyond Your one stop resource through all stages of pregnancy, birth, parenting and everything TWIN-between.
Twin Parents An online community where parents of twins can interact, share ideas, lend support and find answers to their questions.
Twinfatuation Musing on life with multiples.From twins in the news to advice on pregnancy and raising multiples. Book review and Q & A section.
ClubMom Where millions of moms come together for advice, connections and rewards.
Twins magazine The leading magazine for parents with multiples; articles and subscription info online.
Parenting of Multiples A collection of useful parenting articles geared toward multiples compiled by a knowledgeable About.com guide.
BellaOnline Compilation of twin articles complete with brief synopsis of each.
Twins Online A great resource covering twin topics from pregnancy through the teen years.
Keep Kids Healthy Get help and information to deal with common parenting challenges and problems so that you raise happy and healthy kids.
Mom 2 Many Extensive Canadian website. Highlights include classified ads and comprehensive links page.
Baby Zone Parenting articles focused on rearing twins and higher-order multiples.
3 Smart Cubes Check out our collection of Parenting and Childcare Quizzes for both new and experienced parents. We also have loads of other useful and fun resources for parents.
Family Vacation Rentals
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Shopping
Twins Playground Fun gifts and helpful necessities for twins and their families.
Maternity Belt From belts to bands for all your maternity support.
Bunk Babies Twin boutique for infants and toddlers. Find the perfect matching or coordinating outfits for your twins.
Contact Lenses Lens.com offers a huge online inventory of brand name contact lenses.
Tibesti Tibesti is about finding the best of whatever you can imagine through unbiased product reviews by qualified experts.
Lovable Labels Labels that stick with your kids and their stuff! Extra tough, colorful and fun labels, perfect for labeling all your kids' stuff. Laundry, dishwasher, microwave safe.
Gemini Greetings Specialty cards for twins, triplets and those who love them.
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Pattycakes & Cookies Custom-made specialty cakes and cookies for any occasion. Great for twins’ birthdays!
Trends in Twos A chic boutique specializing in clothing and gifts for twins and their families.
Double Up Books The premier bookstore specializing in books about twins, triplets and higher order multiples for both parents and children. They also carry a handpicked selection of parenting, family, relationships, home life, and children’s books.
Little JOEY High-quality matched clothing for the parents and kids. LittleJOEY offers high quality matching outfits for parents and children. Coordinating clothes for mother, daughter, father, son, brother, sister and twins. Come see our line of everyday and holiday clothing. JOEY is the brand with kangaroos.
DJS Babies Unique t-shirts and other items that can be personalized with the hair color, skin tone or eye color of the child receiving the item.
Scrappin’ Twins A wide variety of twin and triplet scrapbooking products.
Twin Sisters Visit this site for quality children's music products in a variety of areas! Visit the On-Line Shopping Catalog, try one of the activities for kids, rummage through the Bargain Basement, see New Products, get a free catalog by mail, or win some cool prizes!
More Than One Online catalog featuring dozens of products for families with multiples. Baby registry, too.
Twice-as-Nice Shop Twins Clothes Coordinated childrens’ clothing for twins and siblings. A wide selection of coordinating twin outfits and costumes.
Just Multiples Great things for twins, triplets, and their families.
2 by 2 Multiples Offering t-shirts and more for multiples.
Research and Twin News
If you’d like a say in your multiples school placement, log on to Twins Law, a website to help parents gain the information they need to fight their school boards.
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