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I truly believe that every parent wants to do what’s right for their kids and themselves. The tricky part these days is determining what is “right.” Dentists want us to eat three large meals a day, no snacking, to reduce tooth decaying acids. Nutritionists and fitness advocates want us to eat six or more small meals per day to boost the metabolism and cut portion sizes. Dermatologists prefer we stay out of the sun from dawn to dusk, while internists now worry we’ll suffer from vitamin D deficiency without proper sun exposure. Parenting experts are a whole special breed. From attachment parenting (Don’t put that baby down!) to tough love, you can find a confident source of advice and an $18.95 book to go along with it. But what exactly makes someone a parenting “expert”? Experience? I’ve met a lot of experienced parents and have yet to meet an expert, self-professed or otherwise. After all, it’s hard to master a “subject” that’s only constants are temper tantrums and hormonal changes. In my humble opinion, what’s right for your family is what is working for you…today. My family’s approach to balanced nutrition is to regularly keep the junk out of the house and then allow gleeful splurging on special occasions. We’re on vacation, kids, have a bag of Cheetos! Is this the “right” way? I doubt it, but it’s kept the incessant begging and my sweet tooth at bay so far. |
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Multiple Miracle Moms (MMM) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1988 for mothers of multiple birth children (twins, triplets, and more!). MMM is part of the National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs and the Southern California Mothers of Twins Clubs. Our organization serves central and north Orange County. We offer our members support, children’s play dates, holiday parties, moms and couple’s socials, and information related to multiple births and child rearing. In addition, we offer philanthropic support to members in need as well as community organizations. The Purpose of MMM is for mothers of multiple birth children to meet,share experiences, discuss problems, and assist in whatever way deemed necessary in the care and raising of multiple birth children. Most importantly it is to provide an opportunity to meet new friends with similar interests and problems and to provide support for each other. |
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