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By Irene Becker, Mother of 3, Investor, Coach, Founder & CEO, 99aupairs

I once read a book, The Wife Drought by Annabel Crabb, and heard myself saying out loud (maybe a tad too loud) – YES, I want a wife! And since then, I have heard this same sentence being echoed by many, many mothers I meet and speak to!

As mothers, what we really need is a wife. Someone who will remember to turn on the washing machine, stack and unstack the dishwasher during the day, reset the kitchen—so we can spend quality time with our children or even fall asleep in their bed without having to worry about the dozens of unfinished tasks before we run out of battery.

For families searching for an Aupair for Twins or Triplets, there is no upgrade from one, two, or three—it’s a tidal wave that keeps on going in many different directions, I might add!

For many families, the decision to bring an Aupair into the home is not just about childcare; it’s about regaining balance, reducing stress, and making life work. But how do you make the transition smooth and successful? Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process with confidence.

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Having twins or triplets (or more!) is such a rollercoaster. Not only do you learn about raising two or three little babies at once. You learn a lot about yourself. You may be surprised by the things that you can do. Things you didn’t think were possible before becoming a parent of multiples.

Did you know that caring for newborn twins takes approximately 19 hours a day!

The list of things I have learned I am capable since having twins is HUGE. And there is a lot of unexpected things on the list. Check out below some of the main things I have learned. And am super impressed about, if I do say so myself!

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Author: Belinda Smith 

Without a doubt one of the hardest times as a parent is the newborn phase.  Trying to work out what this little bundle of joy needs whilst also functioning as a fully fledged member of society – all on no sleep- is tricky to say the least.  As brand new parents, fresh off the NICU stay, this is where we found ourselves in late 2015.  However, we were not dealing with one screaming infant but three! Triplets are not for the faint of heart and we were on a huge learning curve.  I do not remember much from this period.  However, the nights with triplets, and in particular how I felt, are very real and fresh in my mind. 

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You have survived the terrible twos and the threenager stages. Woohoo! And now you have a couple of four-year-olds running around wanting to be kept busy and entertained at all times. They are at an age where their energy levels are high, they are becoming more adventurous and pushing boundaries left, right and centre.  

This is an age where outdoor activities are great for them. It gets them outside, running off that energy and provides a lot of great learning experiences. So what are some activities for outdoor activities for for year old twins and triplets?

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