Tips for Raising Twins From a Twin: Courtney Brinson on Personality Dynamics & Conflict Management

#36: Join Jess as she talks with Courtney Brinson about what it’s really like to raise twins from a twin perspective. Courtney shares insightful advice for twin parents, especially around treating twins as individuals, navigating separation, and protecting sibling bonds without losing sight of each child’s needs. KEY TAKEAWAYSCourtney shares her background as a mom of three, including having 3 under 2She details how she kept her twin pregnancy a secret from her family and surprised them with a shock of a lifetime after her twins were bornShe explains why raising twins has been deeply healing for her, especially given her own childhood and the bond she shares with her twin brotherCourtney offers her view that twins should be treated as individual children first, not as a single unitShe explains why separation decisions should be based on the children’s actual needs rather than blanket rules about twinsThe conversation covers how to support twins who have different strengths, temperaments, and ways of learningCourtney and Jess discuss the value of one-on-one time, both between twin siblings and between the older singleton child and each twinCourtney reflects on competition between twins, especially when one child is stronger in traditional school settings and the other excels in more relational or emotional waysThe episode closes with a heartfelt reminder that giving twins each other is an extraordinary gift, even during the hardest stages of parentingCONNECT WITH COURTNEYInstagram @Courtney_BrinsonTikTok @Court_Brin**This Fall Courtney Brinson is launching a first of its kind Twin Parent Coaching App designed to teach all of the intricacies of the twin behavioral dynamic, strategies on how to actually parent your set of twins customized to your twins ages and stages of development, and tactical coaching guidance customized to your situation on any daily questions you might need help on for your twins. All created from the insights of a twin who is now raising twins wanting to support twin parents in a way they’ve never been supported before!You can join Courtney’s Twin Parent Coaching App Launch Announcement email list here!! *all who sign up during launch week get a promo for 20% off.Official Launch date for the Twin Parent Coaching App is October 6th, 2026, on or after that date you can sign up for the app here.CONNECT WITH THE HOST, JESSInstagram @TwinMomLifePodcastDisclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider. The views, opinions, and experiences expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not reflect the hosts personal beliefs, opinions, or those of this podcast. Hosting a guest does not imply endorsement of their statements, products, services, or viewpoints. The goal is to encourage thoughtful conversations and provide a platform for a variety of perspectives.