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Help! Should "the talk" be together or individually fo... [View all]
I have GBG triplets who will be turning 10 in a few months. One of my daughters seems to be growing faster and I suspect that she will be starting he
AndiJun-18-13 12:43 PM01

Handling developmental/educational differences [View all]
I was just curious how other parents have been handling issues that arise when their triplets reach educational milestones at different times. Our so
abctripletsJun-04-13 07:31 AM
by lab2001
182
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RE: Handling developmental/educational differences, lab2001, Jun 04th 2013, #1

help with 7 year old girl [View all]
Hi, Christmas is upon us, one of my triplets (ggb)middle child Jessie, has decided she doesnt want any toys this christmas, wants bikinis, make up th
OzzygirlDec-22-12 03:06 PM
by Judie
1605
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RE: help with 7 year old girl, Judie, Dec 22nd 2012, #1

Halloween help! [View all]
Now that we have jumped the hurdle of figuring out what the kids want to be for Halloween, another issue has come up. Is trick or treating a family a
AndiOct-23-12 01:35 PM0470

help - 8yr old kids are loud, rambunctious, and hard to... [View all]
Help!! My 8 (almost 9) BBG kids get super excited about something (a trip, a party, even a fun playdate) and they become like Tasmanian Devils -lou
buddhabellygirlOct-23-12 01:27 PM
by Andi
1730
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RE: help - 8yr old kids are loud, rambunctious, and har..., Andi, Oct 23rd 2012, #1

Form letter for keeping kids in same classroom [View all]
Does anyone have a form letter to send to school requesting classroom placement?
michellesonnierSep-13-12 10:42 PM
by sheila mcmahan
2795
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RE: Form letter for keeping kids in same classroom, Ozzygirl, Sep 09th 2012, #1
RE: Form letter for keeping kids in same classroom, sheila mcmahan, Sep 13th 2012, #2

Possible learning disability? [View all]
One of my boys (age 10, 4th grade) had a concussion recently. In follow-up visits they did an assessment to check his progress. Short version is t
6_olive_shootsMay-08-12 03:26 PM
by 6_olive_shoots
41081
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RE: Possible learning disability?, kalvy, Apr 21st 2012, #1
RE: Possible learning disability?, 6_olive_shoots, May 08th 2012, #3
RE: Possible learning disability?, Sharon, Apr 24th 2012, #2
RE: Possible learning disability?, 6_olive_shoots, May 08th 2012, #4

I am shocked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [View all]
I just got in the biggest arrgument with the Godmother of our BGB. She called me to tell me that she was hurt because our two boys didn't thank her an
BabyABCApr-13-12 11:27 AM
by Agapi
3930
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RE: I am shocked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, sheila mcmahan, Apr 10th 2012, #1
RE: I am shocked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, BabyABC, Apr 11th 2012, #2
      RE: I am shocked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, Agapi, Apr 13th 2012, #3

dressing alike? [View all]
At what point do I really put my foot down and force my kids to start dressing differently? My kids are 6.5 years old, but were held back so are in
Megan WelfareApr-10-12 03:12 PM
by iquadmom
142147
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RE: dressing alike?, joan1256, Dec 15th 2011, #1
RE: dressing alike?, Megan Welfare, Dec 15th 2011, #2
      RE: dressing alike?, sheila mcmahan, Dec 25th 2011, #3
RE: dressing alike?, Celesta, Jan 05th 2012, #4
RE: dressing alike?, Triplet Mommy, Jan 07th 2012, #5
RE: dressing alike?, cdemp, Jan 10th 2012, #6
RE: dressing alike?, Tasha, Jan 19th 2012, #7
RE: dressing alike?, Megan Welfare, Jan 19th 2012, #8
      RE: dressing alike?, Mamakitten3, Jan 24th 2012, #9
RE: dressing alike?, 6BlueEyes, Jan 24th 2012, #10
RE: dressing alike?, Megan Welfare, Jan 26th 2012, #11
RE: dressing alike?, VonWasden, Jan 31st 2012, #12
RE: dressing alike?, mykidsmykids, Feb 16th 2012, #13
RE: dressing alike?, iquadmom, Apr 10th 2012, #14

next year in school [View all]
Wow, I can't believe school is almost over. This year (2nd grade) has been tough. When you look at your school do you like what you see, is your princ
BabyABCApr-10-12 03:07 PM
by iquadmom
31052
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RE: next year in school, Ozzygirl, Apr 10th 2012, #1
RE: next year in school, Zaz, Apr 10th 2012, #2
RE: next year in school, iquadmom, Apr 10th 2012, #3

Suspended for fighting! [View all]
I just picked up my 2 fourth grade boys from school. They were suspended for fighting. Thank goodness it was only with each other - but still!! Th
6_olive_shootsFeb-28-12 09:56 PM
by 6_olive_shoots
81327
Replies to this topic:
RE: Suspended for fighting!, Megan Welfare, Dec 08th 2011, #1
RE: Suspended for fighting!, 6_olive_shoots, Dec 08th 2011, #2
      RE: Suspended for fighting!, Megan Welfare, Dec 08th 2011, #3
           RE: Suspended for fighting!, 6_olive_shoots, Dec 08th 2011, #4
RE: Suspended for fighting!, cdemp, Jan 10th 2012, #5
RE: Suspended for fighting!, VonWasden, Jan 31st 2012, #6
RE: Suspended for fighting!, 6_olive_shoots, Feb 28th 2012, #8
RE: Suspended for fighting!, Luvmy3, Feb 07th 2012, #7

Holding one back in school. [View all]
It has been a long time since I have posted on TC but I hope someone will offer some insight.I have to be non descript as to which one it is as they a
Dachshund MomFeb-17-12 10:21 AM
by Zaz
51275
Replies to this topic:
RE: Holding one back in school., Agapi, Jan 20th 2012, #1
RE: Holding one back in school., Megan Welfare, Jan 20th 2012, #2
RE: Holding one back in school., scottnik, Jan 21st 2012, #3
RE: Holding one back in school., roundtwo, Jan 24th 2012, #4
RE: Holding one back in school., Zaz, Feb 17th 2012, #5

Third grade spelling [View all]
Hi - I just wanted to know do your third or fourth graders have spelling tests? Our kids did up until this year in third grade. I don't understand how
BabyABCFeb-07-12 07:03 AM
by Luvmy3
2763
Replies to this topic:
RE: Third grade spelling, justsurviving, Jan 17th 2012, #1
RE: Third grade spelling, Luvmy3, Feb 07th 2012, #2

Drinking Issues [View all]
A little back story. When my kids were younger we had a problem with dehydration. One of my girls went to the hospital several times for IV Fluids b
quadmom121203Dec-25-11 10:58 PM
by sheila mcmahan
1876
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RE: Drinking Issues, sheila mcmahan, Dec 25th 2011, #1

How do you handle big school projects? [View all]
For any of those singleton moms out there who say triplets are the same as having any 3 kids in school, the big projects are what prove that to be fal
AndiDec-10-11 11:40 AM
by 6_olive_shoots
41243
Replies to this topic:
RE: How do you handle big school projects?, Celesta, Nov 18th 2011, #1
RE: How do you handle big school projects?, Zaz, Nov 19th 2011, #2
RE: How do you handle big school projects?, LolasLadies, Nov 21st 2011, #3
RE: How do you handle big school projects?, 6_olive_shoots, Dec 10th 2011, #4

Can we talk competition??? [View all]
Just wanted to see how all of you deal with competition between your multiples. My three are very differently skilled. My son is very good at buildi
AndiOct-25-11 08:21 AM
by LolasLadies
51320
Replies to this topic:
RE: Can we talk competition???, Celesta, Oct 07th 2011, #1
RE: Can we talk competition???, Andi, Oct 09th 2011, #3
RE: Can we talk competition???, Megan Welfare, Oct 07th 2011, #2
RE: Can we talk competition???, Andi, Oct 09th 2011, #4
RE: Can we talk competition???, LolasLadies, Oct 25th 2011, #5

international long flight wth 5 yr old trio [View all]
Hi Dec i plan to travel east asia wth my 5 yr old trio alone (is that a good idea)..I have'nt used any strollers so wondering if i need one for the
mdcoolusOct-11-11 06:08 PM0750

Tiger Scouts [View all]
Hello! The boys just joined boy scouts and I am hoping someone on this board may have some Tiger Scout uniforms they are ready to part with.
LvTripletsSep-25-11 09:36 PM
by Andi
1995
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RE: Tiger Scouts, Andi, Sep 25th 2011, #1

All 3 eat the same, have same activity level (pretty mu... [View all]
She has always been "rounder" than the boys, but i just want her to be healthy. We talk about healthy amounts of food, exercise and play and she is in
AmyCSep-25-11 09:31 PM
by Andi
31149
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RE: All 3 eat the same, have same activity level (prett..., Celesta, Sep 19th 2011, #1
RE: All 3 eat the same, have same activity level (prett..., Luvmy3, Sep 22nd 2011, #2
RE: All 3 eat the same, have same activity level (prett..., Andi, Sep 25th 2011, #3

scouting woes [View all]
Just wanted to ask if anybody has done scouting with their kids. My son did cub scouts last year. They have a well organized pack where the older bo
AndiSep-25-11 09:12 PM
by Andi
91632
Replies to this topic:
RE: scouting woes, 6_olive_shoots, Sep 02nd 2011, #1
RE: scouting woes, Megan Welfare, Sep 04th 2011, #2
RE: scouting woes, BrookeFl, Sep 04th 2011, #3
RE: scouting woes, 6BlueEyes, Sep 05th 2011, #4
RE: scouting woes, Judie, Sep 05th 2011, #5
RE: scouting woes, paula3, Sep 07th 2011, #6
RE: scouting woes, Andi, Sep 09th 2011, #7
RE: scouting woes, Judie, Sep 09th 2011, #8
      RE: scouting woes, Andi, Sep 25th 2011, #9

polo shirts for school uniforms [View all]
The girls will likely be starting Kindergarten next year at a school that has a uniform. I would like to buy some of the polo shirts ahead of time du
sandsstoneSep-13-11 09:38 AM
by tripstowin
41335
Replies to this topic:
RE: polo shirts for school uniforms, LRB, Aug 25th 2011, #1
RE: polo shirts for school uniforms, 6_olive_shoots, Sep 02nd 2011, #2
RE: polo shirts for school uniforms, pbinak, Sep 03rd 2011, #3
RE: polo shirts for school uniforms, tripstowin, Sep 13th 2011, #4

Hanna Andersson/ Land's End School Back Packs... Qualit... [View all]
I also posted this on the main forum, so I apologize if you're reading this twice. Does anyone have any experience with school back packs from Hann
sweetpeaAug-04-11 07:07 AM
by LRB
71669
Replies to this topic:
RE: Hanna Andersson/ Land's End School Back Packs... Qu..., Sharon, Jul 06th 2011, #1
RE: Hanna Andersson/ Land's End School Back Packs... Qu..., sweetpea, Jul 06th 2011, #2
      RE: Hanna Andersson/ Land's End School Back Packs... Qu..., MonsterMom6, Jul 12th 2011, #4
RE: Hanna Andersson/ Land's End School Back Packs... Qu..., MonsterMom6, Jul 12th 2011, #3
RE: Hanna Andersson/ Land's End School Back Packs... Qu..., LRB, Aug 02nd 2011, #5
RE: Hanna Andersson/ Land's End School Back Packs... Qu..., sweetpea, Aug 03rd 2011, #6
      RE: Hanna Andersson/ Land's End School Back Packs... Qu..., LRB, Aug 04th 2011, #7

6yr old GGG - messy room - clothes everywhere! [View all]
Our girls' room is always getting so messy. And mostly it's the clothes. I'm sure half of my laundry is clean clothes they just left on the floor af
iquadmomJul-29-11 06:38 AM
by Megan Welfare
41541
Replies to this topic:
RE: 6yr old GGG - messy room - clothes everywhere!, Zaz, Jul 26th 2011, #1
RE: 6yr old GGG - messy room - clothes everywhere!, quadmom121203, Jul 26th 2011, #2
RE: 6yr old GGG - messy room - clothes everywhere!, LolasLadies, Jul 27th 2011, #3
RE: 6yr old GGG - messy room - clothes everywhere!, Megan Welfare, Jul 29th 2011, #4

BB sibling rivalry [View all]
My two boys (age 7.5) out of my BBG trio REALLY do not get along. Unfortunately, they have to share a bedroom and a classroom as we go to a small pri
tripstowinJul-19-11 08:09 AM
by tripstowin
51382
Replies to this topic:
RE: BB sibling rivalry, quadmom121203, Jun 15th 2011, #1
RE: BB sibling rivalry, Andi, Jun 21st 2011, #2
RE: BB sibling rivalry, Andi, Jun 21st 2011, #3
RE: BB sibling rivalry, MonsterMom6, Jul 12th 2011, #4
RE: BB sibling rivalry, tripstowin, Jul 19th 2011, #5

Only child issues [View all]
Well, two of my 3 are off at grandmas for a few days. DD has been living it up being an "only child" for a bit. She skips and smiles everywhere we g
AndiJul-12-11 04:30 PM
by MonsterMom6
31309
Replies to this topic:
RE: Only child issues, tripstowin, Jun 15th 2011, #1
RE: Only child issues, Zaz, Jun 16th 2011, #2
RE: Only child issues, MonsterMom6, Jul 12th 2011, #3

Help! Has anyone else had trouble with the odd man out... [View all]
As my three are getting older I'm finding that my son is having more trouble playing with his sisters. I realize that gender issues can make it hard
AndiJul-05-11 08:28 PM
by Andi
41414
Replies to this topic:
RE: Help! Has anyone else had trouble with the odd man..., joan1256, Jun 22nd 2011, #1
RE: Help! Has anyone else had trouble with the odd man..., Celesta, Jun 24th 2011, #2
RE: Help! Has anyone else had trouble with the odd man..., Suzan33, Jun 29th 2011, #3
RE: Help! Has anyone else had trouble with the odd man..., Andi, Jul 05th 2011, #4

Any summer plans? [View all]
I've just been figuring out our schedule this summer and thought I'd see what other people were planning. When I looked at what we are doing, there a
AndiJun-06-11 09:09 PM
by justsurviving
11114
Replies to this topic:
RE: Any summer plans?, justsurviving, Jun 06th 2011, #1

Are you sad Kindergarten is over? [View all]
I can't believe how misty I am about Kindergarten coming to a close. We had such a fantastic start to the school experience that I'm a little sad it'
ZazJun-06-11 01:37 PM
by Andi
82102
Replies to this topic:
RE: Are you sad Kindergarten is over?, quadmom121203, May 19th 2011, #1
RE: Are you sad Kindergarten is over?, Agapi, May 23rd 2011, #2
RE: Are you sad Kindergarten is over?, triplemomplus10, May 23rd 2011, #3
      RE: Are you sad Kindergarten is over?, justsurviving, May 24th 2011, #4
RE: Are you sad Kindergarten is over?, scottnik, May 26th 2011, #5
RE: Are you sad Kindergarten is over?, Heather S., May 27th 2011, #6
RE: Are you sad Kindergarten is over?, LolasLadies, May 30th 2011, #7
RE: Are you sad Kindergarten is over?, Andi, Jun 06th 2011, #8

next year in school [View all]
Wow, I can't believe school is almost over. This year (2nd grade) has been tough. When you look at your school do you like what you see, is your princ
BabyABCMay-24-11 10:26 PM
by justsurviving
11161
Replies to this topic:
RE: next year in school, justsurviving, May 24th 2011, #1

PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR OPINION GOOD OR BAD [View all]
Hi, Ok here goes, If you have a 2nd grader and he is at the top of his testing the teacher said he is a leader not a follower then he starts not liste
BabyABCMay-24-11 10:31 AM
by BabyABC
51571
Replies to this topic:
RE: PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR OPINION GOOD OR BAD, quadmom121203, May 18th 2011, #1
RE: PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR OPINION GOOD OR BAD, BabyABC, May 18th 2011, #2
RE: PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR OPINION GOOD OR BAD, 6BlueEyes, May 18th 2011, #3
RE: PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR OPINION GOOD OR BAD, LRB, May 19th 2011, #4
RE: PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR OPINION GOOD OR BAD, BabyABC, May 24th 2011, #5
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