Tricks of the Trade: Potty Training Multiples

A compilation of tips from 20 years of advice from MOST families

Edited by Lauretta Shokler of TX, Mother to 2 singletons and triplets. Here are some tips, signs of readiness, and words of support from other HOM families.

Introduction: How do I potty train multiples? This common question for parents of triplets, quadruplets, quintuplets, and more [...]

It's OK to Cry (My Journey with Higher Order Multiples)

This was originally published by MOST member Riley D. Smith in Supertwins magazine’s Father’s Forum.

For several years now I have wanted to put into writing what my personal journey as the father of a wonderful set of quadruplets has entailed. It seems that I just never really had the time, or, more likely, had not [...]

Five Teens in the House

 

What is it like to have multiple teen-agers in the house? Whether you have been there, are there, or will be the following is a humorous look at life with 5 teens! Thanks Maureen Boyle for sharing your outlook.

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In Hurricane Sandy's Path?

If you were in the path of Hurricane Sandy, please let us know how you are doing! Our members and friends and ALL of your children are our primary concern at this moment. We have learned that some of our families have lost their homes, have had to relocate, are still without power (and expect to be for another [...]

Triplet mom since 1991

Do you know MOST member, Jackie Todaro?

 

Jackie became a triplet mom in 1991 and she wasn’t alone. The number of higher order multiple births in the U.S. had grown nearly 64% since 1987! Read more about Jackie’s story on our birthday page, and give MOST a birthday gift.

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Do you speak my language?

Maureen Boyle light-heartedly describes three “languages” parents of multiples learn at the beginning of their parenting journey.

A 1980’s song by the group Men at Work just came on the radio. (What the heck am I listening to anyway?) Not sure how many top 40 songs they had back in their day, but this is the only [...]

Did you come to the MOST Carnival this year?

 

The concept for the MOST Wonderful Carnival Ever started in 1988 with a picnic. Getting families together, whether in person or online, has always been vital to our mission to support successful parenting through every phase of children’s development. See if you can identify anyone in our [...]

Does Parenting Multiples Ever Get Easier?

Whether your children are babies or grown, many parents ask “Does parenting multiples ever get easier?” Maureen A. Doolan Boyle, MOST Executive Director, gives her thoughts to this often asked question.

 

 

 

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MOST Advocacy on Behalf of Multiples & All Preemies: NPIHC Summit, June 2012

Dr Goldstein, Maureen Boyle, Dr Jana

Maureen A. Doolan Boyle, Executive Director of MOST (Mothers of Supertwins) was recently in Washington, DC representing families of multiples & preemies. Here is her report. 

Since 1987 I have had the honor and opportunity to support and represent families of multiples and preemies with MOST (Mothers of Supertwins) on a national [...]

Meet A MOST Volunteer: Treika Morgret

For years we’ve introduced our readers to our wonderful volunteers through our magazine and we would like to continue that tradition through our Stories from the Heart blog. Thankfully our volunteer program is still going strong after 25 years, due to our wonderful volunteers! Our volunteers are the backbone of MOST (Mothers of Supertwins) and [...]

MOST eNews May 2012- What makes your Mother's Day special?

Mother’s Day – Happy Mother’s Day
MOST Upcoming Events:

Family Carnival
MOM’s Gathering

Preeclampsia Month
National Women’s Health Week
Hot Forum Topics
Stories from the Heart Blog- What is the MOST unusual Mother’s Day gift you requested or received?
Thank you MOST! A mom shares her thanks

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MOST April 2012 eNews

April 2012

National Volunteer Week – Thank You Volunteers!
April is ….Multiple Birth Awareness and Autism Awareness Month
MOST Mom Gathering – Seattle -Hotel Info
MOST Wonderful Family Carnival in June
Stories from the Heart blog
Hot Topics on the Forums
MOST Membership

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MOST eNews: March 2012

March 2012

Postpartum Depression Research Study-Can you help?
MOST Mom Gathering – Seattle
Stories from the Heart blog
Hot Topics on the Forums
MOST Membership

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At 3-yrs-old: Evienne if finally coming home but... she needs a van!

Evienne, an identical triplet, was born in April 2009 and is finally coming home from the hospital. What a great 3rd birthday gift! However, among her many needs the family will now require a custom van. With an extended van, the family can have it adapted to allow Evienne to finally be with her sisters! Can you help? [...]

2011 Adopt a Family Thank You Messages

We want to share with you the very moving Thank You messages we have received from the 2011 families. So many members and friends donated to brighten the holidays for these families. We thank you too!

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