Regardless of your children’s age, multiples present special challenges from schooling to birthday parties, and so on.  There are some amazing websites and organizations out there just for parents of multiples.  A good place to start is the National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs, because there are chapters everywhere for parents who want to share their joys and challenges.  Dads should not be swayed by the name of this club, because there are plenty of dads who participate openly in the activities, and some chapters have more inclusive naming to include all parents and non-traditional families.  There are also e-mail lists and magazines devoted to parents of multiples, for those who want to get more info from others who have been there done that (BTDT). 

One of my favorite websites/e-mail lists is www.twinslist.org.  There are parents of multiples from all over the world on this list, and it has a very nice sense of community.  Parents openly discuss issues like spanking and homeschooling with respect and dignity for each other and the children they are raising. 

The National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs (www.nomotc.org) offers local club info as well as books and literature specifically directed to twin issues. 

Finally, there is http://www.twinsmagazine.com, a printed magazine just for parents of twins and higher order multiples. 

These resources also include good info for parents of singleton children who are born close together, and many of the issues are similar.  Happy reading, and stay cool in the heat wave our nation seems to be experiencing right now.