Praise for Emotionally Healthy Twins
“Finally...a definitive guide—from someone who understands both
professionally and personally—to raising twins as individuals. A
must-read for parents of multiples!”
— Elizabeth Lyons, author of Ready or
Not...There We Go! The REAL Experts' Guide to the Toddler Years with
Twins
“Friedman makes sound arguments…her
tone, while strong, is appreciative of the unique separation
anxiety that twins face. A timely, important, and well-presented
theory of parenting…Friedman might be the holy ghost of twin
literature. As a psychotherapist specializing in twin issues,
the mother of both twins and singleton children, and a twin
herself, she comes to her topic with unmatched depth and breadth
of experience.“
— Julianne J. Smith, Ypsilanti Dist.
Lib., MI
“Combining her knowledge as a psychotherapist
with her personal experience both as a twin and as a parent of twins,
Dr, Joan Friedman offers a practical, innovative approach to raising
well-adjusted twins.“
— Jeffrey Wasson, MD, pediatrician
“[A] welcome addition to the growing library of
books on multiple births.”
— Eileen Pearlman, PhD, Director, TwInsight,
author of Raising Twins: What Parents Want to Know (And What
Twins Want to Tell Them)
“As the mother of twins, I highly recommend Dr.
Friedman's book. If only I had this resource when our little ones were
babies. Emotionally Healthy Twins shows parents how to get the
‘twin mystique’ and help their children know the freedom of just being
themselves.”
— Lyn Davis Lear, PhD, co-founder and member
of the Board of the Environmental Media Association, wife of
producer and philanthropist Norman Lear
“As a principal faced with an increasing number
of twins at school, I welcome Dr. Friedman’s book. Parents of twins have
preconceived ideas as to what schooling should be like for their
children. Key among their fears is separation of twins into different
rooms. Likewise, school systems can be intransigent in their policies
concerning placement of twins. Dr. Friedman considers these issues from
many sides and offers ample evidence of things to consider about the
development of twins. It will help parents make schooling for their
twins more productive and appropriate.”
— Margarita M. Muňiz, Principal, Rafael
Hernandez School
“Parents of twins are starving for useful
information about raising well-adjusted twins; the need to have a
comprehensive book of raising twins is tremendous. Well-written, full of
innovative and helpful advice, and fun to read, Dr. Friedman’s book
should be a part of any parent’s repertoire on raising healthy twins.
Dr. Friedman’s parenting-of-twins philosophy is sensible and enjoyable.
The advice given in this book is not only useful in raising
well-adjusted twins, but also pertinent to the raising children in
general. I highly recommend this book to all parents of twins.”
— Sheryl A. Ross, MD, contributor,
Two at a
Time: Having Twins and medical expert,
Expecting Fitness
“People say it takes a village to raise children
and that is especially true when it comes to twins. A lot of what that
village provides is emotional support, wisdom and most of all
experience. Joan Friedman has been that 'village' for my wife and me
since our fraternal twins were born. Her advice on how to deal with our
twins so that they become unique and well rounded human beings has been
invaluable. Suggestions, such as making sure that each child gets one on
one time with both my wife and I on an ongoing basis illustrates just
how intuitive Dr. Friedman is on the topic. Dr. Friedman's guidance and
the skills she has taught us have been very useful as we wind through
the sometimes difficult world of parenting multiples.“
--Janusz Kaminski, Academy award winning
cinematographer and father of twins
“As a
preschool director meeting hundreds of children, I find Dr. Friedman's
expertise and advice indispensable. This book's innovative approach to
twins--and its debunking of the 'twin mystique'--offers real insight and
guidance for anyone who works with or parents twins.“
— Cindy Wasson, Founder and
Director, 10th Street Preschool
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Media Appearances
Television
Rachel Ray Show, "I
Hate Being A Twin" (5/4/07) – Twin expert and commentator
Click to Play Clip
Radio
Meet the Peetes – XM Radio
Positive Parenting with Armin Brott
– Syndicated radio talk show
The Parent’s Journal with Bobbi Conner
– NPR affiliates
Podcast
Radio podcast with author Elizabeth Lyons
on website
www.HowToRaiseTwins.com
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