Avoid Labels
Leave labels out of your conversation and gently remind others to do the same. Focus on nurturing the whole of what makes your kids amazing rather than creating comparison.
Fill their attention bucket separately. kids need our individualized time and attention. Be sure to spend time with each child separately... You might be tempted to juggle them together because of their age bracket...but please don't.
Unique vs unit. The package mentality is not always what's best for children close in age. Encourage and nurture their individual interest and celebrate them.
I hope this helped.