Today, I'm joined by Melissa to talk about the unexpected emotional challenges that come with raising twins and how important it is for parents to regulate their emotions to better guide their children. Melissa shares her proactive approaches to her twins' nutrition and development, and why it is okay to admit our imperfections as parents.

Episode Highlights:
(00:00 - 01:51) Melissa talks about her experience as a new parent and the unexpected gift of giving birth to twins

(07:35 - 08:46) Melissa shares about the challenge she encountered called "cluster feeding", and why emotional regulation is the hardest during the first month

(24:33 - 25:35) How Melissa prioritizes self-care and socializing to help her nervous system calm down

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