The Hidden Costs of Raising Twins and Why Involved Fathers Matter

Welcome to the Modern Husbands podcast, where any combination of Dr. Bruce Ross, Christian Sherrill, and Brian Page host national experts who share winning ideas to manage money and the home as a team. I’m Brian Page, founder of Modern Husbands. Sometimes our listeners want more support than a podcast can give, individual or couple support, which I provide as a Certified Financial Therapist, Accredited Financial Counselor and Fair Play Facilitator. Details can be found at modernhusbands.com. Today’s episode is the first of two with our guest Dr. John Hart, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, researcher, speaker, proud husband, and father of fraternal twins. His favorite role is being “Dad” to his twins. Dr. Hart shares the realities of raising twins, including the financial surprises, emotional challenges, and parenting lessons that come with having multiples. Enjoy the show. 00:00 Introduction 01:08 When you first learned you were having twins, what went through your mind as a father, and how did it change the way you thought about parenting and finances? 05:18 What expenses truly double?  08:25 How does your professional background as a licensed marriage and family therapist and working with fathers provide a unique insight into understanding your own journey with fatherhood? 09:15 As someone who studies fathers professionally, what did becoming a father teach you that research alone never could? 19:38 What are some of the unique joys and challenges of raising multiples that you have noticed that parents of single children might not fully understand? **Learn more: https://rccmaryland.com/** #fatherhood #parenting #twins **Subscribe or follow Modern Husbands on social media!** Newsletter Facebook YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Twitter TikTok Substack