Author Archives: Amy Bender

About Amy Bender

Amy Bender is a freelance writer and stay-at-home mom who makes her home in Rhode Island. She lives with her husband and their 2 1/2-year-old twin daughters. A true animal lover, she also shares her home with a dog, a cat, and a bunny. She has written numerous articles and several books on topics ranging from animals and parenting to technology and travel. She is currently working on a romance novel. In addition to spending time with her family and writing, Amy enjoys traveling, browsing through book stores, and spending time outdoors.

Twins: To Dress Alike or Not

One of the first decisions I made when I found out I was pregnant with twins was that I was never going to dress my girls alike. It was important to me for them to establish their own identities, and I believed dressing them differently would help to begin the process. Than came the baby shower. Every gift I received contained two matching items from blankets and sleepers to hats and dresses. They were all adorable. I caved a little. I thought that I could use the outfits on the babies on separate days, but then thought it would be … Continue reading →

Live in the Moment: Advice from a New Baby Blogger

As the newest baby blogger here at families.com, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about all things baby. My own daughters will be three-years-old this spring, and when I started thinking about all the baby topics I could write about, I began to relive some of the moments I’ve shared with my girls since they were born. It may sound trite, but it really brought home to me how quickly the time goes. So for my first blog here, I thought I would give a bit of advice to new moms – don’t waste a single minute wishing for … Continue reading →