When is the Right Time Should Your Boy be Circumcised?

This is a difficult one, for most people its more of a religious or cultural issue, than a medical one. If neonatal circumcision wasn't done, then it can be delayed until the pre-teen or teenage years when the boy can fully understand what he will go through (pain and post circumcision care). It is also best for parents requesting for circumcision of their male children to have both general and local complication explained to the child.

Although there are medical condition that warrant an earlier circumcision such as balanitis xerotica obliterans, a skin condition affecting the male genitalia; recurrent balanoposthitis or inflammation of the foreskin and glans in uncircumcised males; and glans in uncircumcised males; and proven urinary tract anomaly, to reduce the risk of infection with possible local and systemic damage.

Important Reminders When Raising Twins

The most important aspect in raising twins is allowing them to discover their own person. Here's how parents can build individuality in them:

• Never compare. Avoid labeling (such as "the smart one" or "the athletic one") because this will limit her potential. Make it a habit to call them each by their names.

• Identify each child through an item. (such as a different backpack or shoelace) to discourage people from guessing based on physical appearance (such as "the heavier one")

• Dress them similarly but not identically. This will help the child know that she is her own person and has her own things; give them their own closet space for their belongings.

• Spend alone with with each child. This will allow you the opportunity to see each child's personality as a while and not just as a part of the other.

• Build each child's interest without forcing one or the other to be the way; like taking one twin to a soccer game and the other to a guitar class.

• Show affection to each child with individual praise and recognition. Make sure you give all this equally no matter what.