Quarterly Issue 2, 2009

This issue includes an article from a mom of triplets offering some pointers to other moms of multiples. It also includes an article explaining why Canadian parents can't find the same baby items in Canada that are availabel in the U.S. Are your children starting school in the fall? Then you need to peruse the article called Multiples in School. personal stories from parents of multiples as well as multiples themselves.

Along with the usual departments—Support Network submissions and Report From National—this issue also includes a call for nominations for the Making A Difference Awards.

We have also featured a newly revised MBC Fact Sheet called Dad's and Partner's Role. Remember, this fact sheet is also available as a free download in the Members Only section or for purchase in the Publications section of this website.

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Quarterly Issue 1, 2009

Happy New Year!  This first issue of 2009 includes personal stories from parents of multiples as well as multiples themselves. Enjoy a story from Sandra Dennis originally printed in 1997 with a follow-up as her children head off to university. Are you curious about the zygosity of your multiples? Be sure to read Karen Pelton's article titled We're not identical! (or fraternal, either!) - also a reprint but always interesting!

Also featured is MBC's newest Fact Sheet called Special Needs Financial Resources. This fact sheet is also available as a free download in the Members Only section or for purchase in the Publications section of this website.  Many more feature stories can also be found within this important publication - the only national magazine for multiple-birth families and individuals in Canada.

We've also got our usual support network columns, Report From National, book reviews, and web connections, along with a Chapter Exchange section . Don't miss out—subscribe today!

Quarterly Issue 4, 2008

In this issue of Multiple Moments you will find the winners of the 2008 Making A Difference Awards - congratulations to everyone! - and introductions to new MBC Board members. Feature stories include Raising Twins 43 Years Ago..., The New Meaning of Family (a family with unique quadruplets), Ice Cream... Sheer Bliss, and Multiples & Marriage by Dr. Karen Gordon.

We've also got our usual support network columns, Report From National, book reviews, and web connections, and a new section called Chapter Exchange where chapter represenatives can share their achievements.

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Quarterly Issue 2+3, 2008 (combined)

This 30th Anniversary Special Edition is almost double the size (44 pages) and includes a coloured cover section, inside and out. It also includes a special centre-spread displaying a POMBA Canada / Multiple Births Canada History Timeline highlighting significant events over the last 30 years.

Feature stories include Have You Ever Had One of Those days, Look How We've Grown, Where Are They Now?, Tips on Getting Sleep with Multiples, Occipital Plagiocephaly of Positional Origin, Great Expectations: Knowing What's Ahead? and many, many more contributions.

Enjoy the many 30th Anniversary well wishes from long-standing volunteers placed throughout the publication and gorgeous photos that were submitted for this special issue's Photo Contets. Twenty-one pictures were received and the top 3 choices were:  1st Prize Front Cover—Jaylene from our Prince George, Alberta Chapter. This picture of Jaylene's beautiful daughters Emmi & Dani, at 2-years-old, was taken while out on a hike Easter 2008; 2nd Prize—Andrea from our Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Chapter. A special hugging picture of Andrea's 4-year-old triplet boys, Dexter, Joshua and Max; and 3rd Prize—Kimberely from Orleans, Ontario (MBC's past-Chair). Steph and Kristin at 19-year-olds. Congratulations to all and thank you to everyone who submitted.

We've also got our usual support network columns, Report From National, book reviews, and web connections, along with a section that highlights 4 MBC Chapters' recent achievements. Don't miss out—subscribe today!

Quarterly Issue 1, 2008

This first issue of 2008 is chock full of information about MBC, the upcoming 30th Anniversary and Conference in October 2008, and open volunteer positions we need to fill. We also discuss the changing face of peer support, with several articles that echo the theme of the importance of support for multiple-birth parents. Also included in this issue of Multiple Moments is a piece from a triplet dad who posts updates for friends and family in his blog—an innovative way to keep everyone up to date on the goings-on of his busy family. We also have a few tips from twin mom Vicki Riley, who offers her thoughts on reinforcing individuality of multiple-birth children in a way that is realistic and adaptable.

Quarterly Issue 4, 2007

In this issue of Multiple Moments, Lynda Haddon offers an experienced look back on life with multiples, with sage advice for those of us in the throes of busy life. We also present the latest news on the upcoming MBC Conference 2008. And our usual columns are in this issue as well, with support network updates, book reviews, and few other personal stories.

Now that the school year is well underway, we have also included a detailed article on multiples in school entitled Meeting the Educational Needs of Multiple-birth Children, by Australian authors and researchers David Hay and Pat Preedy.

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Quarterly Issue 3, 2007

This issue contains book reviews on The Science of Parenting by Margot Sunderland and Parenting School-Age Twins and Multiples by Christina Baglivi Tinglof (now available to purchase from Multiple Births Canada). Personal articles include Lucky to Have Twins, Eating Out With Kids and a personal account on having a personal chef help out during those busy early days of raising multiples.

Along with the usual departments—Support Network submissions and Report From National—this issue also includes articles on celebrating past volunteers, Making A Difference Award 2007 winners, updates from the International Congress on Twin Studies in Belgium and a glimps at the details of the upcoming 2008 Conference in October 2008.

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Quarterly Issue 2, 2007

Multiple Moments quarterly issue #2 is loaded with national information from MBC. We've included MBC's 2006-2007 Annual Report as well as a full briefing on Canada's National Multiple Births Awareness Day events and activities. We also present a full list of Board of Directors and volunteer positions open for the 2007-2008 term—maybe there's a role that's perfect for you!

In addition, this issue of MM discusses first-time travel preferences of Canadian multiple-birth families; we've tallied the results from our MM Reader Poll, and one triplet mom kindly shares her experiences travelling to Walt Disney World with her family. We also present the Top 10 Ways Parents of Twins Waste Money, along with our regular support network updates, website discoveries and book reviews. 

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Quarterly Issue 1, 2007

This first issue of 2007 offers tips and suggestions to transition your multiples from cribs to big-kid beds, as well as how to set limits with your kids—and what those limits should be. Parents will appreciate the insight offered to establish household rules of acceptable behaviour for multiple-birth kids, who often grow and develop at different rates. This issue of Multiple Moments also presents two book reviews: Sibling Grief: Healing After the Death of a Sister or Brother, and Twins: A Practical Guide to Parenting Multiples from Conception to Preschool.  Also included are our regular support network newsletters, as well as an exceptionally useful (and often requested) fact sheet on Multiples in School, in both English and French. Plus check out our inaugural Reader Poll that explores multiple-birth parents' readiness to travel with their brood. Don't miss an issue—subscribe today!

Quarterly Issue 4, 2006

Are you Expecting? This issue contains important information on Iron Supplementation in Multiple Pregnancy. Book reviews include Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads and First-Time Parents--What every new parent needs to know.

Feature articles includes Signing in Families with Multiples, Surviving the NICU, Tips for Surviving the First Year and Beyond: For Families of Triplets and More, A Successful Breastfeeding Experience and "Should We Get the Matching Socks?".

Also included are articles from our support network chairs, the Report From National section and the 2007 National Conference Registration Form in convenient pull-out format. Don't miss an issue - subscribe today!

Quarterly Issue 3, 2006

This issue contains book reviews on Understanding Multiple-Birth Children and How They Learn: A Handbook for Parents, Teachers and Administrators and Teach Me How to Say it Right along with A Tribute to Dr. Elizabeth Bryan, friend and colleague of MBC and the multiple-birth community. Three multiple-birth studies and questionnaires are featured as well as excerpts on various topics from the MBC Discussion Forum.

The regular inclusion of support network articles the Report From National section are also included. Don't miss an issue - subscribe today!

Quarterly Issue 2, 2006

Quarterly Issue 2 includes a large amount of information on MBC; its support resources, the 2006 Conference and the workshops the delegates attended, the 2nd annual National Multiple Births Awareness Day celebration on May 28th and the Making a Difference Awards Winners.

As customary, our regular departments are also included - newsletters from the Loss of Multiples, Lone Parenting, Reseau Francophone, Higher-Order Multiples, Breastfeeding and Special Needs Support Networks. The MBC fact sheet - Multiples and Co-Bedding is featured. Book reviews include Forever Our Angels, Your Pregnancy Quick Guide: Twins, Triplets and More and Let's Sign! Every Baby's Guide to Communicating with Grownups. Don't miss an issue - subscribe today!

Quarterly Issue 1, 2006

Brand new look!  Multiple Moments has had a make-over!  Some things never change but others need a simple make-over. We hope you like it.

The new format includes more articles but less lengthy and fewer pages. This issue contains some feature articles titled: What's It Like to be Multiples?, Twins: Getting Out and About, Multiple Multiples, A Piece of Canadian History, Attention Parents of Multiples!, and Breastfeeding Premature Multiples.

Book reviews on The Everything Twins, Triplets, and More Book and Keys to Parenting Multiples (second edition) are included along with seven articles from our support network chairs and a more reader-friendly Report From National section. Don't miss an issue - subscribe today!

Quarterly Issue 4, 2005

Are you Expecting? This issue contains important information on Prenatal Vitamins - why they are recommended and what are your choices.  You can even participate in a prenatal vitamin study. Book reviews include Indivisible by Two and Baby's First Skills, Help Your Baby Learn Through Creative Play. Question & Answer section, Letters to the Editor, Volunteering with Heart, Report From National and all seven support network newsletters are also within these 32 pages.  2006 National Conference Registration Form in convenient pull-out format. Don't miss an issue - subscribe today!

Quarterly Issue 3, 2005

32 pages of fantastic articles from multiple-birth parents and multiple-birth educators. Book reviews on The Happiest Baby on the Block and Twins: Tips on Having Two, Birth to Toddler Years. Some feature articles include One Two, Three... and four, Notre Belle Histoire, Back to Work, Back to "Me", Should Your Multiples Share a Room? and continued coverage of the National Multiple Births Awareness Day Celebrations. With seven support network newsletters and the very informative Report From National insert, this magazine is a must for all multiple-birth families and caregivers. Don't miss an issue - subscribe today!

Quarterly Issue 2, 2005

Don't miss this issue! This issue announces our 2004/2005 Making a Difference Award Winners and contains two great "summer" book reviews: Learn to Swim (2005) - a step-by-step guide to teaching your children in a backyard pool or community centre and Fit Kids, a Practical Guide to Raising Healthy and Active Children from Birth to Teens (2004). Some feature articles include Travelling Twins, My Breastfeeding Experience, Getting Twins (or more!) to Sleep, L'amour inconditionnel and National Multiple Births Awareness Day-Uniting multiples births. This exciting event was a huge hit! Read all about how families celebrated at their local events across Canada. Find out about the new Dionne Award and read the speeches that were presented at the lead event in North Bay, Ontario at the Dionne Quints Museum. With seven support network newsletters and the very informative Report From National insert, this magazine is a must for all multiple-birth families and caregivers. Don't miss an issue - subscribe today!

Quarterly Issue 1, 2005

The first issue of 2005 includes informative articles on Strabismus in children, Postpartum depression in moms of multiples, information on Cord blood banking, a family with two sets of twins and much more! MBC's six Support Network newsletters are included as always plus the Report From National where you can catch up on national business including reports from the MBC Board of Directors and information on the upcoming 2005 Volunteer Development Retreat & AGM. Catch a review of a useful video set called Expecting Multiples.  Don't miss an issue - subscribe today!