Twin Dilemmas

Adolescence

Teenagers Searching for Identity

Barbara Klein Ph.D., Ed.D. on August 27, 2024

Successfully seeking independence and an expanding identity is a hallmark of teenage growth.

Successfully seeking independence and an expanding identity is a hallmark of teenage growth.

Education

Back to School Advice for Parents

Barbara Klein Ph.D., Ed.D. on August 21, 2024

Going back to school could possibly cause disagreements or misunderstandings between parent and child.

Going back to school could possibly cause disagreements or misunderstandings between parent and child.

Understanding Twins

The Different Faces of Twin Estrangement

Barbara Klein Ph.D., Ed.D. on August 2, 2024

Estrangement often grows out of how twins are treated differently by their parents.

Estrangement often grows out of how twins are treated differently by their parents.

Intelligence

How Gifted Children Change in the Teenage Years

Barbara Klein Ph.D., Ed.D. on July 15, 2024

Insights to help parents and close family cope with changes in gifted teenagers.

Insights to help parents and close family cope with changes in gifted teenagers.

Parenting

The Special Needs of Gifted Children

Barbara Klein Ph.D., Ed.D. on June 22, 2024

Gifted children can be as sensitive as they are smart.

Gifted children can be as sensitive as they are smart.

Understanding Twins

What Twins Have to Say About Missing Their Twin

Barbara Klein Ph.D., Ed.D. on June 17, 2024

Losing one's twin is the loss of a part of one's psychological self.

Losing one's twin is the loss of a part of one's psychological self.

Understanding Twins

Strategies to Stop Twin Fighting

Barbara Klein Ph.D., Ed.D. on June 4, 2024

Competition between twins is built into the way they function in the world.

Competition between twins is built into the way they function in the world.

Understanding Twins

Why Twin Families Disagree and Fight So Intensely

Barbara Klein Ph.D., Ed.D. on May 29, 2024

Simply stated, twins can and do outsmart their parents and grandparents.

Simply stated, twins can and do outsmart their parents and grandparents.

Adolescence

Why Drama Is So Prominent When Your Teenager Goes to College

Barbara Klein Ph.D., Ed.D. on May 1, 2024

Teenagers are prone to overreacting to everything because of their developmental state.

Teenagers are prone to overreacting to everything because of their developmental state.

Understanding Twins

When a Twin’s New Family Cannot Get Along With the Co-Twin

Barbara Klein Ph.D., Ed.D. on April 22, 2024

Family outsiders often do not believe that twins fight and don't get along.

Family outsiders often do not believe that twins fight and don't get along.

Education

What Parents Can Do When Their Gifted Child Is Unhappy at School

Barbara Klein Ph.D., Ed.D. on April 2, 2024

The belief that smart children will love school and be very obedient creates a problem with expectations for everyone involved in the gifted child’s education.

The belief that smart children will love school and be very obedient creates a problem with expectations for everyone involved in the gifted child’s education.

Understanding Twins

The Unique Development of Twin Language

Barbara Klein Ph.D., Ed.D. on March 13, 2024

Parents who do not understand the dangerous side effects of too much closeness can make the twin language problem more serious.

Parents who do not understand the dangerous side effects of too much closeness can make the twin language problem more serious.

Understanding Twins

How Parental Indifference Affects the Twin Bond

Barbara Klein Ph.D., Ed.D. on March 2, 2024

Different types of circumstances prevent parents from paying enough attention to their twins.

Different types of circumstances prevent parents from paying enough attention to their twins.

Understanding Twins

Strategies to Reduce Fighting and Anguish in Twins

Barbara Klein Ph.D., Ed.D. on February 6, 2024

In the worst of times, competition over which twin looks best can lead family members to pull their hair out or at least take a really long walk.

In the worst of times, competition over which twin looks best can lead family members to pull their hair out or at least take a really long walk.

Understanding Twins

Helping Twins Develop Individual Identities and Friendships

Barbara Klein Ph.D., Ed.D. on January 24, 2024

The only way to handle this competition or sharing of friends problem is for parents and significant others to see it as a serious identity issue.

The only way to handle this competition or sharing of friends problem is for parents and significant others to see it as a serious identity issue.

Understanding Twins

Rekindling Your Twin Relationship After Estrangement Subsides

Barbara Klein Ph.D., Ed.D. on January 13, 2024

It is a steep learning curve for twins to accept and enjoy being different.

It is a steep learning curve for twins to accept and enjoy being different.

Career

Why Some Kids Don't Want to Return to School After a Break

Barbara Klein Ph.D., Ed.D. on January 6, 2024

... and what parents can do to understand and manage school avoidance.

... and what parents can do to understand and manage school avoidance.

Understanding Twins

Twins' Goals for the New Year

Barbara Klein Ph.D., Ed.D. on January 2, 2024

Here are some thoughts that twins have shared with me about the desire to connect in a peaceful manner.

Here are some thoughts that twins have shared with me about the desire to connect in a peaceful manner.

Intelligence

Managing Year-end Stress for Gifted Kids and Their Families

Barbara Klein Ph.D., Ed.D. on December 14, 2023

Taking seriously the wisdom that enough is enough is a way to manage the stress of the holidays.

Taking seriously the wisdom that enough is enough is a way to manage the stress of the holidays.

Understanding Twins

The Trials and Tribulations of Teenage Twins

Barbara Klein Ph.D., Ed.D. on November 26, 2023

Separation anxiety creates more conflict and more incentive to be different and unique from their twin.

Separation anxiety creates more conflict and more incentive to be different and unique from their twin.