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Expert Profile: Susan M. Heim

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.

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 1470
Knowledge	9.84 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.91 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.98 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
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Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		126

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	06/06/09
10	10	10	10	05/26/09
10	10	10	10	05/22/09
10	10	10	10	04/26/09
10	10	10	10	04/14/09

User Comments

Thank you very much - I'll try your suggestions and look forward to the day/night when they're clean. Thanks again. Maggie
(Maggie on 05/26/09)

we actually skipped the 9:30 last night...and they slept until 5am, fed and went back to bed. it is now 7:15, and they are still asleep.
(Neil on 05/22/09)

Thanks! Your answer is ust th kick in the behind that we need to get them trained... A few difficukt nights ahead but we thank you anyway :) Trine
(Trine on 04/26/09)

Thank you! I am so happy i used your service. i have hardly no help and was trying to train them off a book and i felt that any variation from their
(KYlie on 04/14/09)

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Recent Answers from Susan M. Heim

2009-06-05 28mo old twin girls making us crazy at bedtime!!: Hi Robin, Bedtime difficulties are extremely common during the toddler years, especially with twins, and some of the most difficult problems to solve. Following are some strategies to try to get your...

2009-05-27 twins: Wow, you do have a lot of twins in your family! Experts say that identical twins are just a fluke. An egg just happens to split in two. However, with fraternal twins, there may be some inheritance involved...

2009-05-25 Potty training: Dear Maggie, This can be a huge problem with kids this age, especially twins because they can help each other escape their clothes! Duct tape sometimes works for a few days until they figure out how to...

2009-05-21 late evening feeding: Hi Neil, I've always been guided by the principle of "Don't wake sleeping twins!" If one's awake and you want to try to get them both on the same schedule, then maybe... But to wake them both to feed...

2009-04-25 7 months old twins - bedtime: Dear Trine, I hate to break the news, but it’s time to get tough (and before you go back to work)! Your twins have ruled your sleeping habits long enough. They’re old enough now for some sleep training...