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The Barrie Parents of Twins and More club, offers support to its members in the following ways:
For more information on our support click on the pages to the left.Multiple Births Information Nights:The Multiple Birth Information nights are held three or four times a year on a Saturday night for parents to attend together. Covering the following topics: “What to expect when expecting” (Prenatal) and “The first six months” presented by multiple birth parents. Click here to email for more details and to register. Registration required.Parents Outreach:Playgroup / socials are held once a month in the coordinators home in Barrie. This is for any member, even new members and / or an expectant parent. Bring yourself and your kids (up to preschool age). Expectant mothers can learn all they want, before the little ones arrive! House-bound mothers of preschool multiples can have a social morning! Please email for schedule and directions. (Back to top)Big Sister Support:If you are in need of personal support, please contact us and we will connect you to a "Big Sister". She is a volunteer member who can answer your questions, direct you to resources and keep in touch with you. Please remember that you can always come out to our meetings or events and make a personal connection. Please let us know what your needs are. At most events there is either someone who is going though what you are, or one who has been there & can offer experienced advise. Specific Issue SupportLooking to get information on a specific issue? We have volunteers who are willing to share with other members their experience with the following topics: Contact us for details.Pregnancy Issues: After Birth: Strategies: Health/Development: Other: Extended Bed Rest Breastfeeding Communicating w/partner Asthma Loss Support Gestational Diabetes Colic Coping with 5+ Children Autism Francophone Placenta Previa DNA Testing 1 twin with special needs Cerebral Palsy Marriage Counseling Preterm Labour Getting Help @ Home Control freak? Lost Control? Developmental Delay Single Parenting Previous Miscarriages Identical Multiples Sleep strategy Babies/Toddlers Feeding Issues (Tube) Selective Reduction Preemies Twins together in school? Hearing Issues Surrogate Birth Special Care Nursery Hydrocephalus Twin to Twin Transfusion Triplets & More Parents w/Physical Disabilities
Multiple Births Canada (MBC):As a member of Barrie Parents of Twins & More you are automatically a member of MBC. The national organization- publications, news, local resources, and lots of information about multiples.
Phone Tree:For members who do not have access to (or do not wish to receive) email, a group of volunteers from the club personally call these members to update them with new club information and event dates, 3-4 days prior to each general meeting. (Back to top) Lending Items:The club has a number of items available for long term loan for the use of members, such as twin nursing pillows , breast milk pumps and a double stroller. We also have an extensive lending library of books, magazines & videos on a wide variety of topics. Check out the listings. (Back to top) Purchasing Discounts:When you show your membership card you can receive a Twin Club Discount at many local and national merchants, check out the listings. The club also as a coupon sharing box, that is out at every general meeting.
It may not seem like much, but every little bit helps! (Back to top) |
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