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Expertise
As the author of two books on raising twins and multiples, as well as a mother of four -- including two teenagers and preschool-aged twins -- I am qualified to answer any questions relating to the raising of twins and multiples, from birth through the teen years.
Experience in the area
I am the author of "It's Twins! Parent-to-Parent Advice from Infancy Through Adolescence" and "Twice the Love: Stories of Inspiration for Families with Twins, Multiples and Singletons." I write a regular column for Mommies Magazine called "Loving and Living with Twins and Multiples." I also write a blog called "Susan Heim on Parenting." I've published articles in TWINS Magazine, as well as many other publications. I'm also the mother of twins and two other children.
Organizations
National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs; Florida Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs; National Association of Women Writers; Southeastern Writers Association; Small Publishers Association of North America (SPAN)
Publications
TWINS Magazine, Mom Writer's Literary Magazine, Parenting Plus, ClubMom, About.com
Education/Credentials
I have a bachelor's degree in Business Administration.
Awards and Honors
My book, "Oh, Baby! 7 Ways a Baby Will Change Your Life the First Year" is a winner of the 2006 Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award, the only award program to ever be honored by Disney.com, as well as the winner of a 2007 iParenting Media Award.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Asha | 08/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Dana | 08/03/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you so much for your advice ..... |
| Robin | 06/06/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Maggie | 05/26/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much - I'll try ..... |
| Neil | 05/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | we actually skipped the 9:30 last night ..... |
Recent Answers from Susan M. Heim
2009-10-23 chances:
It depends on whether your mother is an identical or fraternal twin. As far as we know, the chances of having identical twins are completely random and not genetic. An egg splits soon after conception
2009-08-15 Putting toddlers to sleep:
Dear Asha, Wow, this is really tough if they don't have their own beds. Is there a charitable organization through which you could have some cribs donated? Or find some families who no longer need their
2009-08-10 triplets question:
I'm not a medical professional, but I find it highly unlikely that she'd be having pregnancy symptoms within three days of sex, even with multiples. And she certainly wouldn't know at that point if she
2009-08-03 HELP! 30 month old twins wont listen to me!:
Dear Sally, My fraternal boys are opposites, too, and this is very common. Like any children, they are born with different temperaments, and it sounds like your one son has a more difficult temperament
2009-08-02 twin toddlers:
Hi Dana, This is very common behavior for children this age, especially boys. They don’t know how to appropriately handle their frustrations with each other and therefore lash out. My twin boys often
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