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FEATURES |
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The Bond of Sisterhood: The Hansen Quadruplets
Article available for indivdual purchase
One of the Hansen sisters, born in 1974, and her mom share their experience growing and parenting higher-order multiples through the college years. Their story details their desire to be individuals but also their special bond as identical quadruplets.
Triple Treasures and Transitions
A mom of four year-old triplets offers her tried-and-true methods for potty training and nap time. She provides a list of 19 of her best tricks for doctor visits, going out to eat, and more.
Resources for Sleep Challenges:
Solving Your Child's Sleep Problems by Richard Ferber
123 Magic by Thomas W. Phelan
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FATHERS FORUM |
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Buried Under Your Finances
Article available for indivdual purchase
A father of four year-old quintuplets discusses several strategies for parents to take control of the family finances despite the challenges of raising higher-order multiples. The article includes several financial resources and this family's top 3 "life changing ideas."
Resources for Family Finances
Consumer Credit Counseling Services (CCCS)
Turning Point Financial Counseling 1-800-624-9747
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| KIDS IN THE KITCHEN |
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Recipe
Cap'n Crunch Chicken
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| MEDICAL UPDATE |
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All About the Chicken Pox: Varicella
Dr. Masching, family practice MD, and father of 2 year-old triplets discusses the chicken pox virus and the use of the Varivax vaccine including vaccine starting age, booster shots, complications, and more.
Resources on Varicella:
Centers for Disease Control: Varicella Disease
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| SIBLING SPOTLIGHT |
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Read about how big brother David, age 5, has adapted to his house full of "little people" after the birth of his triplets siblings, now age 3.
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| SPECIAL IN MANY WAYS |
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Behavioral Feeding Therapy
A mom of 24 week triplets outlines the ups and downs of her son's battle with a feeding disorder. The article details Sam's struggle with oral feeding following a long stay in the NICU and several medical diagnoses including IVH, cerebral palsy, a seizure disorder, and hypothyroidism. Share this long and inspirational journey with a family as the sacrifice to help their son.
Resources for Feeding Disorders:
Kennedy Krieger Feeding Disorders Clinic
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| PREGNANCY, INFANCY, AND BEYOND |
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Alarm Clocks
Enjoy the excitement and surprise as expectant parents in South Africa awake to a life-changing alarm clock and find themselves the parents of triplets a day before their scheduled c-section.
Truths and Laughter About Diaper Changing
Attention new parents! Don't miss these two top ten lists for diaper changing: one for mom containing a variety of skills to hone and useful tips, and one for dad full of campy and unexpected considerations every father is bound to appreciate.
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| TODDLER TIMES |
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Safety First, Sanity Second, Smiles Third
Parents of 20 month-old quadruplets offer their advice on keeping everyone safe, sane, and when possible, happy. Mom Beth offers some unique ideas on everything from keeping the carpet clean, to navigating the baby equipment in a small house including her two house rules. Don't miss this clever approach to parenting toddler multiples.
Thirty-Two Things My Three Do In a Highchair Besides Eat
Virginia's list of fun and innovative 33 high-chair activities is sure to be a mom's saving grace on long days.
Summer Tips and Pointers
Need ideas to keep children busy during the long hot summer? Look no further as MOST, with the help of the Rhode Island Multiples Blessings Club, publishes its list of 16 summertime tips and pointers.
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| SCHOOL AGE QUANDARIES |
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Our Path to Parenting Triplets
A mom of adopted twins and infant triplets details how her special family of seven came to be starting with foster children, a tricky adoption process, and unexpected triplet pregnancy.
Morning Has Broken
Mom of triplets plus two takes us through her typical morning routine and the daily battle with lost shoes. She asks other parents of multiples how they manage the morning frenzy with three of more children to get to school while parents get ready for work.
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| WOMAN-TO-WOMAN |
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Surviving Returning to Work After the Babies Arrive
Two families, one with sextuplets and one of quadruplets share their experience as mom returns to work after giving birth leaving Dad the primary caregiver. Both families find they have much in common, and both discover that even not traditional families can thrive with love, devotion, and a detailed plan.
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| GRANDPARENT PEARLS |
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Grandparents of 30 week quadruplets share their joy and excitement about the babies' soon-to-be homecoming from the NICU.
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| LOST ANGEL |
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Healing After Multiple Birth Loss
A poignant and beautiful story about a family's journey through a challenging quadruplet pregnancy and the still birth of their precious daughter Brianna. Learn how the family is honoring her memory and raising her surviving siblings and little brother.
Updated 5/2/08 |
