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Triplet Convention! [View all]
The Triplet Connection Convention for triplets or more is alive and well AGAIN! We are meeting July 29-July 31, 2011 in Philadelphia, PA. To read mor
Kathy3Apr-30-11 05:16 PM01027

So frustrated!!! NTR [View all]
This is really stupid, but I am so frustrated. I have 2 teachers to deal with this year in first grade and even though they are both good teachers, I
quadmom121203Apr-15-11 06:59 AM
by MonsterMom6
51548
Replies to this topic:
RE: So frustrated!!! NTR, pbinak, Apr 10th 2011, #1
RE: So frustrated!!! NTR, Suzan33, Apr 12th 2011, #2
RE: So frustrated!!! NTR, CindyB, Apr 12th 2011, #3
RE: So frustrated!!! NTR, roundtwo, Apr 12th 2011, #4
RE: So frustrated!!! NTR, MonsterMom6, Apr 15th 2011, #5

That time of year again [View all]
Time to think about class placements for next year again. This year I had two in the same class and one in her own class. DD who was alone had asked
AndiApr-05-11 04:02 AM
by quadmom121203
21123
Replies to this topic:
RE: That time of year again, Zaz, Apr 04th 2011, #1
RE: That time of year again, quadmom121203, Apr 05th 2011, #2

How much laundry do you do? [View all]
Hi, My DH thinks I'm crazy because I do 2 loads of laundry a day, more when I wash all the bed stuff. I rather do medium size loads then spend a w
BabyABCMar-31-11 11:15 AM
by Andi
81904
Replies to this topic:
RE: How much laundry do you do?, Zaz, Mar 07th 2011, #1
RE: How much laundry do you do?, ceewee3, Mar 08th 2011, #2
RE: How much laundry do you do?, JamiJami, Mar 08th 2011, #3
RE: How much laundry do you do?, quadmom121203, Mar 09th 2011, #4
RE: How much laundry do you do?, Luvmy3, Mar 12th 2011, #5
RE: How much laundry do you do?, Andi, Mar 14th 2011, #6
RE: How much laundry do you do?, jonestrips, Mar 21st 2011, #7
RE: How much laundry do you do?, Andi, Mar 31st 2011, #8

To seperate or not in kindergarten? [View all]
Hi! My children were born Aug 25, even though they were due in October. Now they will be starting kindergarten in August and they will be in school
Billysgirl10604Mar-23-11 01:54 PM
by Andi
31471
Replies to this topic:
RE: To seperate or not in kindergarten?, PA triplets, Mar 21st 2011, #1
RE: To seperate or not in kindergarten?, jonestrips, Mar 21st 2011, #2
RE: To seperate or not in kindergarten?, Andi, Mar 23rd 2011, #3

anyone's kids have trouble with apologizing? acknowled... [View all]
We had an incident tonight at the Parent's Night Out with ds6. He pushed his sister, apparently hard enough to do a face plant on the floor. She was c
ceewee3Mar-23-11 08:55 AM
by mw
31220
Replies to this topic:
RE: anyone's kids have trouble with apologizing? ackno..., Zaz, Mar 06th 2011, #1
RE: anyone's kids have trouble with apologizing? ackno..., Andi, Mar 07th 2011, #2
RE: anyone's kids have trouble with apologizing? ackno..., mw, Mar 23rd 2011, #3

School Fun Fair Ideas Anyone? [View all]
Our small school (K-8)is planning it's first annual (indoor) Fun Fair next month. Just wondering if anyone has some cool ideas they would like to shar
CamilleMar-14-11 04:27 AM
by Zaz
71456
Replies to this topic:
RE: School Fun Fair Ideas Anyone?, Zaz, Mar 04th 2011, #1
RE: School Fun Fair Ideas Anyone?, Camille, Mar 04th 2011, #2
RE: School Fun Fair Ideas Anyone?, cdemp, Mar 05th 2011, #3
RE: School Fun Fair Ideas Anyone?, Camille, Mar 05th 2011, #5
RE: School Fun Fair Ideas Anyone?, pbinak, Mar 05th 2011, #4
RE: School Fun Fair Ideas Anyone?, Camille, Mar 05th 2011, #6
RE: School Fun Fair Ideas Anyone?, Zaz, Mar 14th 2011, #7

Another bully story... [View all]
I'm ready to tell the teachers, but I've been trying to go the "empower route" with my DD. Nearly every day, she shares with me that a little boy i
ZazMar-04-11 07:24 AM
by Megan Welfare
61470
Replies to this topic:
RE: Another bully story..., BabyABC, Feb 25th 2011, #1
RE: Another bully story..., Zaz, Feb 25th 2011, #2
RE: Another bully story..., Andi, Mar 01st 2011, #3
RE: Another bully story..., Megan Welfare, Mar 02nd 2011, #4
RE: Another bully story..., Andi, Mar 03rd 2011, #5
RE: Another bully story..., Megan Welfare, Mar 04th 2011, #6

Teacher Gifts/Donations? [View all]
So this year I have the kids split so that 2 are in one class and the other is by herself in another class. Does this mean I should spend twice as mu
AndiMar-03-11 10:10 PM
by Andi
31307
Replies to this topic:
RE: Teacher Gifts/Donations?, Zaz, Mar 02nd 2011, #1
RE: Teacher Gifts/Donations?, quadmom121203, Mar 02nd 2011, #2
RE: Teacher Gifts/Donations?, Andi, Mar 03rd 2011, #3

ganging up on bully [View all]
Just wondered if any of you have struggled with this. My kids are generally great kids. Get along with others for the most part, listen to authority
AndiFeb-24-11 06:35 PM
by BabyABC
61892
Replies to this topic:
RE: ganging up on bully, quadmom121203, Feb 12th 2011, #1
RE: ganging up on bully, Megan Welfare, Feb 12th 2011, #2
RE: ganging up on bully, Andi, Feb 12th 2011, #3
RE: ganging up on bully, lovemy5boys, Feb 15th 2011, #4
RE: ganging up on bully, 6BlueEyes, Feb 16th 2011, #5
RE: ganging up on bully, BabyABC, Feb 24th 2011, #6

Gender differences in school? [View all]
Just thought I'd touch base with you all about how your kids approach school. The other night on TV someone was comparing his son to his daughter in
AndiFeb-22-11 12:54 PM
by joan1256
61735
Replies to this topic:
RE: Gender differences in school?, Texas Triplets, Jan 29th 2011, #1
RE: Gender differences in school?, quadmom121203, Jan 30th 2011, #2
RE: Gender differences in school? WAY TOO LONG, as usu..., Catw3kittens, Feb 19th 2011, #3
RE: Gender differences in school? WAY TOO LONG, as usu..., sandsstone, Feb 21st 2011, #5
RE: Gender differences in school?, Andi, Feb 20th 2011, #4
RE: Gender differences in school?, joan1256, Feb 22nd 2011, #6

How to Handle Stealing in 6yo BBB? [View all]
I am hoping you all can give me some advice on how to handle stealing in my 6yo BBB. We go to an indoor waterpark every Friday. My boys are great
3D Montana MamaFeb-13-11 07:31 PM
by Andi
21030
Replies to this topic:
RE: How to Handle Stealing in 6yo BBB?, Zaz, Feb 13th 2011, #1
RE: How to Handle Stealing in 6yo BBB?, Andi, Feb 13th 2011, #2

The "Other" Child [View all]
I know this is a board for our multiples and I am not sure if this is the right place to post this. We have 4 children. Our triplets (BGB) which will
DreamingAthenaFeb-04-11 12:50 PM
by DreamingAthena
71551
Replies to this topic:
RE: The "Other" Child, pbinak, Jan 28th 2011, #1
RE: The "Other" Child, ceewee3, Jan 28th 2011, #2
RE: The "Other" Child, Megan Welfare, Jan 31st 2011, #3
RE: The "Other" Child, Megan Welfare, Jan 31st 2011, #4
RE: The "Other" Child, Megan Welfare, Jan 31st 2011, #5
RE: The "Other" Child, cdemp, Feb 02nd 2011, #6
RE: The "Other" Child, DreamingAthena, Feb 04th 2011, #7

Sibling rivalry [View all]
Just wondering how you handle sibling rivalry and competitiveness among your trio? It's been really getting out of hand at our house lately. My girl
OmahaTrioFeb-01-11 11:33 AM
by cdemp
91676
Replies to this topic:
RE: Sibling rivalry, MonsterMom6, Jan 26th 2011, #1
RE: Sibling rivalry, Andi, Jan 26th 2011, #2
RE: Sibling rivalry, Andi, Jan 26th 2011, #3
RE: Sibling rivalry, quadmom121203, Jan 27th 2011, #4
RE: Sibling rivalry, OmahaTrio, Jan 27th 2011, #5
RE: Sibling rivalry, Celesta, Jan 28th 2011, #6
RE: Sibling rivalry, Texas Triplets, Jan 29th 2011, #7
RE: Sibling rivalry, Megan Welfare, Jan 31st 2011, #8
RE: Sibling rivalry, cdemp, Feb 01st 2011, #9

Counting money activities online [View all]
Do you have any great websites for counting money and making change? We've been using a number line, which has been the only way my girls are grasp
ZazJan-29-11 09:00 PM
by Texas Triplets
21119
Replies to this topic:
RE: Counting money activities online, Judie, Jan 25th 2011, #1
RE: Counting money activities online, Texas Triplets, Jan 29th 2011, #2

How would you handle this? [View all]
My three girls are in first grade, and on Monday Kara stayed home from school sick. Today Cassie told me that at lunch on Monday, a girl in Kara's cl
OmahaTrioJan-27-11 05:18 PM
by OmahaTrio
51339
Replies to this topic:
RE: How would you handle this?, MonsterMom6, Jan 26th 2011, #1
RE: How would you handle this?, Agapi, Jan 26th 2011, #2
RE: How would you handle this?, Andi, Jan 26th 2011, #3
RE: How would you handle this?, Zaz, Jan 27th 2011, #4
RE: How would you handle this?, OmahaTrio, Jan 27th 2011, #5

School projects X 3 [View all]
Well, so much for enjoying time off with the kids. On their last day of school before Christmas the 1st grade teachers sent home a huge poster projec
AndiJan-25-11 03:31 PM
by Andi
91753
Replies to this topic:
RE: School projects X 3, Celesta, Jan 01st 2011, #1
RE: School projects X 3, Luvmy3, Jan 02nd 2011, #2
RE: School projects X 3, Tasha, Jan 02nd 2011, #3
RE: School projects X 3, 6_olive_shoots, Jan 02nd 2011, #4
RE: School projects X 3, Andi, Jan 04th 2011, #5
RE: School projects X 3, Sharon, Jan 05th 2011, #6
RE: School projects X 3, katea, Jan 05th 2011, #7
RE: School projects X 3, Agapi, Jan 21st 2011, #8
RE: School projects X 3, Andi, Jan 25th 2011, #9

Need fresh ideas for 7 year old playdates [View all]
Now that the weather is getting cold, I need some new ideas for inside playdates. My bgb do go outside but when they are frozen through I need someth
BabyABCJan-21-11 01:29 PM
by Agapi
31281
Replies to this topic:
RE: Need fresh ideas for 7 year old playdates, loved3makes5, Dec 07th 2010, #1
RE: Need fresh ideas for 7 year old playdates, BabyABC, Dec 07th 2010, #2
RE: Need fresh ideas for 7 year old playdates, Agapi, Jan 21st 2011, #3

What do your triplets call each other??? [View all]
I asked this on another forum that includes double multiples. Some of those twins said we could not use the word twins to identify our triplets. I a
AndiJan-08-11 11:18 AM
by cdemp
102449
Replies to this topic:
RE: What do your triplets call each other???, 6BlueEyes, Dec 21st 2010, #1
RE: What do your triplets call each other???, quadmom121203, Dec 22nd 2010, #2
RE: What do your triplets call each other???, Bernie, Dec 22nd 2010, #3
RE: What do your triplets call each other???, Heather S., Dec 22nd 2010, #4
RE: What do your triplets call each other???, aliandbob, Dec 23rd 2010, #5
RE: What do your triplets call each other???, Megan Welfare, Dec 24th 2010, #6
RE: What do your triplets call each other???, Ozzygirl, Dec 26th 2010, #7
RE: What do your triplets call each other???, tripletmom04, Jan 07th 2011, #8
RE: What do your triplets call each other???, Andi, Jan 07th 2011, #9
RE: What do your triplets call each other???, cdemp, Jan 08th 2011, #10

Moving 1 to Private School [View all]
My triplet boys are in the 2nd grade and in separate classes in school. They have always been separated since starting Kindergarten. They are very com
nctripsJan-05-11 03:54 PM
by katea
21278
Replies to this topic:
RE: Moving 1 to Private School, Sharon, Jan 03rd 2011, #1
RE: Moving 1 to Private School, katea, Jan 05th 2011, #2

Multiples Separation in School Opinions Needed Please.. [View all]
I am lucky enough to have been invited by my professors to prepare a proposal for the National Association for the Education of Young Children Nationa
becca pJan-04-11 03:51 PM
by Leew3
91614
Replies to this topic:
RE: Multiples Separation in School Opinions Needed Plea..., Zaz, Dec 20th 2010, #1
RE: Multiples Separation in School Opinions Needed Plea..., Andi, Dec 21st 2010, #2
RE: Multiples Separation in School Opinions Needed Plea..., liz12303, Dec 22nd 2010, #3
      RE: Multiples Separation in School Opinions Needed Plea..., BabyABC, Dec 23rd 2010, #4
RE: Multiples Separation in School Opinions Needed Plea..., aliandbob, Dec 23rd 2010, #5
RE: Multiples Separation in School Opinions Needed Plea..., fleurdelys, Dec 28th 2010, #6
RE: Multiples Separation in School Opinions Needed Plea..., becca p, Dec 28th 2010, #7
RE: Multiples Separation in School Opinions Needed Plea..., CindyB, Dec 29th 2010, #8
RE: Multiples Separation in School Opinions Needed Plea..., Leew3, Jan 04th 2011, #9

School Discipline [View all]
Yesterday one of my boys was sent to the principals office for "putting his hands on another boy". I saw the incident and my son was on the ground an
quadmom121203Dec-17-10 05:48 PM
by Bernie
61605
Replies to this topic:
RE: School Discipline, Zaz, Nov 04th 2010, #1
RE: School Discipline, quadmom121203, Nov 04th 2010, #2
RE: School Discipline, VonWasden, Nov 04th 2010, #3
RE: School Discipline, Celesta, Nov 17th 2010, #4
RE: School Discipline, MonsterMom6, Dec 09th 2010, #5
RE: School Discipline, Bernie, Dec 17th 2010, #6

Cute sleeping bags? [View all]
Does anyone know anything about cute, good quality sleeping bags? I'd love to get something whimsical like animals or something. I actually found
ZazDec-09-10 07:06 AM
by MonsterMom6
11011
Replies to this topic:
RE: Cute sleeping bags?, MonsterMom6, Dec 09th 2010, #1

Typing Program for Kids [View all]
I was wondering if anyone has any personal recommendations for a free online typing program for teaching kids how to type. I was going to buy one the
6BlueEyesDec-05-10 09:20 PM
by 6BlueEyes
81345
Replies to this topic:
RE: Typing Program for Kids, Zaz, Nov 18th 2010, #1
RE: Typing Program for Kids, cdemp, Nov 18th 2010, #2
RE: Typing Program for Kids, 6BlueEyes, Nov 19th 2010, #3
RE: Typing Program for Kids, fleurdelys, Nov 19th 2010, #4
RE: Typing Program for Kids, 6BlueEyes, Nov 20th 2010, #5
RE: Typing Program for Kids, Zaz, Nov 21st 2010, #6
      RE: Typing Program for Kids, Hillyt, Dec 05th 2010, #7
           RE: Typing Program for Kids, 6BlueEyes, Dec 05th 2010, #8

ADHD.. now we are off meds [View all]
When my 7 y/o son started on 10MG of Focalin in January we saw instant improvement. His reading and handwriting which were an issue in K and 1st grade
nctripsDec-03-10 11:36 AM
by Happywithmy3
192515
Replies to this topic:
RE: ADHD.. now we are off meds, quadmom121203, Oct 30th 2010, #1
RE: ADHD.. now we are off meds, nctrips, Oct 30th 2010, #2
      RE: ADHD.. now we are off meds, loved3makes5, Oct 30th 2010, #3
RE: ADHD.. now we are off meds, lovemy4, Oct 30th 2010, #4
RE: ADHD.. now we are off meds, VonWasden, Nov 01st 2010, #5
RE: ADHD.. now we are off meds, AmyW, Nov 01st 2010, #6
RE: ADHD.. now we are off meds, melissa, Nov 03rd 2010, #7
RE: ADHD.. now we are off meds, Celesta, Nov 17th 2010, #8
RE: ADHD.. now we are off meds, nctrips, Nov 18th 2010, #9
RE: ADHD.. now we are off meds, Happywithmy3, Nov 26th 2010, #10
RE: ADHD.. now we are off meds, loved3makes5, Nov 27th 2010, #11
      RE: ADHD.. now we are off meds, nctrips, Nov 29th 2010, #12
           RE: ADHD.. now we are off meds, loved3makes5, Nov 30th 2010, #13
                RE: ADHD.. now we are off meds, nctrips, Nov 30th 2010, #14
                     RE: ADHD.. now we are off meds, loved3makes5, Dec 01st 2010, #15
                          RE: ADHD.. now we are off meds, loved3makes5, Dec 02nd 2010, #16
RE: ADHD.. now we are off meds, BabyABC, Dec 02nd 2010, #17
RE: ADHD.. now we are off meds, loved3makes5, Dec 02nd 2010, #18
      RE: ADHD.. now we are off meds, Happywithmy3, Dec 03rd 2010, #19

Toy Organization?? [View all]
Help! we are drowning in toys and need organizational ideas the kids can keep up with at age 6. It makes me sick that after less than a week, new toy
AmyCNov-16-10 03:33 PM
by Ozzygirl
81318
Replies to this topic:
RE: Toy Organization??, Zaz, Nov 03rd 2010, #1
RE: Toy Organization??, Luvmy3, Nov 03rd 2010, #2
RE: Toy Organization??, AmyC, Nov 04th 2010, #4
      RE: Toy Organization??, Luvmy3, Nov 04th 2010, #5
RE: Toy Organization??, BabyABC, Nov 03rd 2010, #3
RE: Toy Organization??, VonWasden, Nov 04th 2010, #6
RE: Toy Organization??, Megan Welfare, Nov 05th 2010, #7
RE: Toy Organization??, Ozzygirl, Nov 16th 2010, #8

Gift and/or toy/game ideas for 6 yo BBG bday/Christmas?... [View all]
I'm completely clueless this year for gifts for my gang. I usually have quite the list and stash down the basement by now, and I have zilch. Their 6
ceewee3Nov-10-10 05:09 PM
by Ozzygirl
41117
Replies to this topic:
RE: Gift and/or toy/game ideas for 6 yo BBG bday/Christ..., Zaz, Nov 09th 2010, #1
RE: Gift and/or toy/game ideas for 6 yo BBG bday/Christ..., annie exton, Nov 09th 2010, #2
RE: Gift and/or toy/game ideas for 6 yo BBG bday/Christ..., LolasLadies, Nov 09th 2010, #3
RE: Gift and/or toy/game ideas for 6 yo BBG bday/Christ..., Ozzygirl, Nov 10th 2010, #4

2nd grade blah [View all]
Hi, My bgb started 2nd grade. I am having the hardest time getting into it. I feel like I'm in three different classes that I'm spreading myself to th
BabyABCNov-07-10 09:08 AM
by BabyABC
81403
Replies to this topic:
RE: 2nd grade blah, 6BlueEyes, Oct 26th 2010, #1
RE: 2nd grade blah, BabyABC, Oct 27th 2010, #2
RE: 2nd grade blah, Sharon, Oct 28th 2010, #3
RE: 2nd grade blah, BabyABC, Oct 28th 2010, #4
      RE: 2nd grade blah, Sharon, Oct 29th 2010, #5
           RE: 2nd grade blah, BabyABC, Oct 31st 2010, #6
RE: 2nd grade blah, SunshineAnn, Nov 04th 2010, #7
RE: 2nd grade blah, BabyABC, Nov 07th 2010, #8

Anyone use Singapore Math for 1st grade? [View all]
Our kids' teacher suggested we look at using Singapore Math curriculum to bolster the girls' math skills further. Anyone use this? If so, what piec
ldlebearNov-05-10 11:36 AM
by Megan Welfare
51621
Replies to this topic:
RE: Anyone use Singapore Math for 1st grade?, ceewee3, Oct 21st 2010, #1
RE: Anyone use Singapore Math for 1st grade?, ldlebear, Oct 22nd 2010, #2
      RE: Anyone use Singapore Math for 1st grade?, ceewee3, Oct 22nd 2010, #3
RE: Anyone use Singapore Math for 1st grade?, Megan Welfare, Nov 05th 2010, #4
RE: Anyone use Singapore Math for 1st grade?, Megan Welfare, Nov 05th 2010, #5

Halloween party! [View all]
Anyone else here thinking of having a Halloween party? I'd mentioned about having a birthday party for the girls but since we LOOOVE Halloween in o
LolasLadiesOct-21-10 11:15 AM
by Agapi
61181
Replies to this topic:
RE: Halloween party!, Agapi, Oct 11th 2010, #1
RE: Halloween party!, LolasLadies, Oct 17th 2010, #2
RE: Halloween party!, LvTriplets, Oct 18th 2010, #3
RE: Halloween party!, LolasLadies, Oct 19th 2010, #4
RE: Halloween party!, scorrin5, Oct 20th 2010, #5
RE: Halloween party!, Agapi, Oct 21st 2010, #6
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