How do I deal with a two-year old & 10 month twins?

Asked by sanaa {30}
7/30/2010 8:33:50 PM

while working outside the home school daycare etc. I'm a single parent

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Potty training miracle

Answered by abbamom123 {426}
8/3/2010 11:30:54 AM

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Sounds like you could use some help. Do you have any friends with kids or nearby relatives who could pitch in? Hang in there!

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Answered by BBmama11 {544}
8/3/2010 2:59:35 PM

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How about a support system through a local church?

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Answered by Andie {16}
8/4/2010 1:42:04 PM

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First, make sure they are all in the same location (school, daycare, etc.) to be picked up and dropped off, this helps tremendously. Look for a daycare, such as Montessori, that will take a child as young as 10months old. I have two 8 year olds, one 6 year old, and a 3 month old and they all go to the same daycare. Second, finding friends who also have children will help too. You can take turns cooking dinner during the week, swap helping each other with household chores. Third, a tremendous amount of patience. Fourth, plan as many fun activities as possible during the weekend for bonding time. Fifth, go to church every Sunday and pray - you will also be able to meet new friends.

When the children are old enough to go two kindergarten or first grade, there are some daycare centers, such as the YMCA or Montessori, that will drop your child off in the morning and pick them up in the afternoon. So, you could drop all three children off at the daycare in the morning, and pick them up from there when you get off work in the evening. - Andie 8/4/2010 1:46:01 PM | Flag

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		Steffani Forbis a live in nanny? Wednesday, August 04, 2010

		Daphne Price alot of patience and maybe a little prozac?..jk...very carefully one day at a time! Wednesday, August 04, 2010

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		Raya Sunshine never under-estimate a double stroller (I keep one in my trunk for my 4 and 2 yr olds) and the park is a great way to get them tired out so that they sleep better (try going to the park like 2 to 3 hours before dark and just let them lose :-) i skip naps so that my kids sleep longer at night but if they get really out-of-control WE ALL TAKE A NAP, lol.... I try to only use t.v. time for extreme measures, like when everyone really needs to sit down so that I can get something done and it`s ALWA Wednesday, August 04, 2010

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		Lydie Ngangoum yes girl ,good luck and have fun with them ,u have to always kiss both at same time or have him assist u with the baby Wednesday, August 04, 2010

		Stephanie Cobb Collingwood yes to a lot of this. get them tired however you can. enlist help of friends and preschool. structure. patience. prayers. and forgiveness because we all mess up. Thursday, August 05, 2010

		M Nicole Morrow I have a 2 year old, and twin boys that are now a year and a half old also. I agree 100% that a tight schedual is a main priority with kids, multiples its a must. You NEED support. Family, friends, community, a church, a positve support system is a must for you as a parent and as a single parent with this much responsibility, you need all you can get. Take a deep breath, find out what is available in your area for you and them. The Y is a good place to start, sometimes they offer grants to singl Thursday, August 05, 2010

		Dessylyn Arnold Check your area for the federally subsidized child care program. In PA it is called CCIS. They will give you free or reduced rates on childcare (sometimes the best) if your income qualifies.<3 Friday, August 06, 2010

		Jenny Fallaw The best way to deal with children is to have structure and a schedule. You will be surprised how much they like having things planned out! Keeping them busy when they are at home with you will keep them from getting bored and becoming unruly! Wednesday, August 04, 2010

		Jenny Fallaw Yeah you`re right patience is the key! Wow and 18 yr old and 7 and 2? I bet you are dealing so many different things with those ages! I have a 6 yr old, 5 yr old and an 8 month old! I really do try to keep them busy, we go and do things, library, park, swimming, etc. but in the afternoons we are stuck inside b/c the baby has to nap, that is when we get busy! We do a lot of crafts, painting, play doh, etc. Wednesday, August 04, 2010