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| That's me, Gina (also known as The Twin Coach) Photo Credit Jan Birch Photography |
I sometimes joke that I can probably offer advice on just about everything as I have been through divorce, infertility, leaving a career to become a SAHM, the hiring and firing of 11 nannies, extreme anxiety (mine), a heart attack (my husband's), raising boy/girl twins, the hunt for a great preschool (and then private elementary school) in ultra competitive Los Angeles and the list goes on and on.
But, having lived through all of this means that when you're reading my blog you're finding someone you can relate to.
But, having lived through all of this means that when you're reading my blog you're finding someone you can relate to.
"Gina, it's so wonderful to have a guide like you with kids a few years older than mine, so I can be prepared when I get to the same spots. They're going to think "Gina" is an encyclopedia or something!"
~ Steven B. (dad of boy/girl twins)
"What a beautifully written blog. It's often so hard to put into words why being a mommy is both so exhausting and so rewarding; thank you for doing it for me!"
~ Megan (mom of two)
Although I originally started this blog as a place to share all of my advice to other parents of twins (this, the title of the blog), I quickly realized that much of what I was writing about was resonating with parents who didn't have multiples. What I tell people now is that I simply write about parenting from the perspective of a mom of twins. I don't have all the answers, but I write about learning to understand my own behavior and triggers so that I continue to become a more mindful, connected and joyful parent.
I'm really good at empathizing and connecting with my kids. I'm less good at controlling my stress and anxiety. I'm occasionally neurotic and rigid. I'm always sensitive to how my behavior affects others. I love my family with all my heart and sometimes fall apart when I don't feel I am being the best mother I can be.
"Put down all of your how-to parenting books and keep Gina Osher's article, 'Motherhood: Otherwise Known As Therapy' by your nightstand -- you will need it. Through personal anecdotes Gina bravely shares with us the triggers that may prevent a parent from being the best parent they can be. Absolute genius!
Thank you for reading!
One Part Mom Of Twins Trying To figure it All Out.
Although I originally started this blog as a place to share all of my advice to other parents of twins (this, the title of the blog), I quickly realized that much of what I was writing about was resonating with parents who didn't have multiples. What I tell people now is that I simply write about parenting from the perspective of a mom of twins. I don't have all the answers, but I write about learning to understand my own behavior and triggers so that I continue to become a more mindful, connected and joyful parent.
I'm really good at empathizing and connecting with my kids. I'm less good at controlling my stress and anxiety. I'm occasionally neurotic and rigid. I'm always sensitive to how my behavior affects others. I love my family with all my heart and sometimes fall apart when I don't feel I am being the best mother I can be.
"Put down all of your how-to parenting books and keep Gina Osher's article, 'Motherhood: Otherwise Known As Therapy' by your nightstand -- you will need it. Through personal anecdotes Gina bravely shares with us the triggers that may prevent a parent from being the best parent they can be. Absolute genius!
~ Dr. Pamela Varady, Family Psychologist (and mom of boy/boy twins)
"Just when I thought your posts couldn't get any better, you blog about Emotional Intelligence! I may only have two singletons, but I find your blog very useful and look forward to your insightful, thoughtful and intelligent posts! Gina, keep 'em coming!"
~ Mia (mom of two boys)
One Part Mentor Willing To Share
My name is Gina Osher. I am the daughter of hippies and a former holistic healer turned parenting coach and SAHM to 5-year old boy/girl twins. My background and interest in things like mindfulness, RIE parenting, neuroscience and reflective listening not only guide my parenting, but also shape this blog so you will find posts here about things like:
- How a little mindfulness helps me enjoy my day. Even when things go wrong.
- Advice for when you are struggling to remain calm when triggered by your children
- How a little neuroscience can help us understand our kids
- How doing less made me a better parent
- Learning respectful communication with my children
My goal is to make parenting a less stressful and more joyful experience. By dissecting my own struggles with this I hope to help other parents reach the same goal. I love your feedback and comments, so please let me know your thoughts. I hope you will also join the group of wonderful people who share and post on my Facebook and Twitter pages. After all, we all have wisdom to share...I look forward to hearing yours!
"Once again, another inspirational and insightful post. You are amazing"
~ Sharon (mom of boy/girl twins)
"Yours is an accurate, objective, well written, well organized, information packed, BRILLIANT and FANTASTIC blog, Gina. Congratulations.”
~ Betsy Brown Braun, M.A. Child Development and Behavior Specialist, bestselling author (and mom of triplets)
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Thank you for reading!
-Gina
The Twin Coach
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HI Gina
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Thanks for posting my books on facebook twitter from kidlutions award:)
I love that as you write your blog , you also teach the theraputic process of how one goes about figuring out feelings and what triggers are. I wish everyone was in therapy to learn how to parent with emotional intelligence , but you do a really great job of explaining it and doing it!!!
For me Constant begging and asking triggers me,so I wrote the book My Feelings are Hungry:)
In my journey I discovered that kids constant begging is related to hidden feelings that need to be expressed..Trigger solved(lol)
Look forward to reading more!
Best Ava Parnass
Hi Ava,
Thank you so much for your note. I really appreciate the support & encouragement! And my kids love "My Feelings Are Hungry". :)
-Gina
Gina,
Just curious as to when you think it's time to stop dressing twins alike? Do you have a previous post on this?
FatherEd
FatherEd, personally, I think twins should be dressed differently from day one. I see it as the most obvious way to show people that they are two separate individuals. I haven't written specifically about dressing alike, but I have written a couple of times about individuation, which is really what that is all about.
You might like this post: http://thetwincoach.blogspot.com/2010/06/nurturing-individuality-conversation.html which is an interview I did with Dr. Joan Friedman, or this post about getting to know my kids as individuals: http://thetwincoach.blogspot.com/2010/07/getting-to-know-you.html I hope that helps.
I know you have twin boys, I can't recall if they are identical, but I do think with same gender multiples it is particularly important to help not only others, but your kids themselves, see each other as separate & individual beings. And that you love each of them for their uniqueness.
Let me know if you have more thoughts on this! I always love hearing from you. :)
~Gina
Hi Gina!
I just found you on the babble list today while searching for other twin mommies. Im a socal mama of twins and a singleton. Looove reading about the experiences of other multiple parents. I really have enjoyed checking out your blog. Your kiddles are beyond cute! I'd love for you to check out my blog. I just started it a month ago so I'm pretty new:)
Thanks,
Haylie L
www.therantinghousewife.com
ps-what a moron Jan Parish is.... does she not get that your postings are the best form of publicity in this day and age. Idiot....
Hi Haylie! I'm so glad you found my blog. Thanks for the link to your blog - I'm excited to check it out. I'm not much past being a newbie, myself! :)
~ Gina
Hi Gina.
I just wanted to recommend a book about anger that both my children and I can relate to and has helped identify and manage it. Anh's Anger by Gail Silver.
Thanks for all of your thoughts & suggestions.
All the best,
Nancy
Yes! I love that book and totally agree on how much it helps both me & my kids understand our anger. Thank you so much for reading, Nancy. :)
- Gina
I want to subscribe but it keeps telling me my email address isn't valid. I've tried two different addresses. Help!
red_wagon, I'm so sorry! That's very strange. If you email me directly at gina@thetwincoach.com and give me the address you want to use to subscribe I will do my best to help you. Thank you for being so diligent! :)
- Gina
From the email about the shootings..the sculpture is so moving...who is the artist?
Anonymous, I agree...the sculpture is beautiful. It's called Memorial Of Unborn Children by Martin Hudack of Slovokia. Although it's specifically for women who have lost children through miscarriage, I think it captures the grief anyone feels who has lost a child, no matter the circumstance.
Hi Gina.
Great to read al your stories.
Keep up comming the good work!
Greetings from Holland.
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