Parenting multiple children: Being fair while making each child feel special 21 Articles

by Allen Teal

Every child is unique and has interests and wants that are specific to him or her. As parents of multiple children, it takes a lot of effort to identify the special qualities of each child and use them to be an effective i...read more

by Lindsey Stell

My husband and I made a classic mistake many parents make when we had our second child (and no, I do not mean my son was a mistake). We referred to my son as "the baby" when speaking to our then 21 month old son. This ...read more

by Katherine Nelson

Being a parent of two has been a wonderful experience for me. I dreamed of being a mother and my dream came true. I have now an 18 year old daughter and a 15 year old son. I raised them on my own for many of their young ye...read more

by Simi Brown

When parenting multiple children, one of the challenges that all parents face is how to make each child feel special without causing the other children to feel left out. Though at times this may seem very difficult- especi...read more

by S. Mills

Here's a challenge: Parenting multiple children and being fair while making each child feel special. Is it possible? Yes, it is possible but it isn't probable nor is it going to happen all the time, no matter how much ef...read more

by Laura Leigh Fields

It is hard for families with many children to often be fair and impartial. Especially, when we don't have twenty sets of eyes, and we can only be in one place at a time. Children are naturally jealous of each other. Trying...read more

by Tracy Lemley

I am a mother to 5 and still have 3 at home. Has been a challenge due to the onset of ADHD for 1 child and dyslexia with another. There have been many times that I have felt that the child with the worst behaviors was gett...read more

by Monica K

Love... It's too bad you can't just slice it up like a piece of pie and divide it equally among those in your life who need it. And unfortunately, when parenting multiple children there will be times when only the crumbs ...read more

by Selina J

Growing up as one of six children, I sometimes felt lost in the shuffle - and at times, mistreated. I was determined to make each of my children feel special, and treat them equally. Little did I know we would have a s...read more

by Susan Nagy

One of the most difficult issues that face parents is trying to be fair with each child and also making the children each feel special. It takes a lot of effort and may also involve some creativity on the part of the pare...read more

by Jennifer Blaney

Dividing Time Between Children How do you divide your time between your children? "Ok, this is something that has bothered me for a while. I have four children and sometimes I find myself favoring one or the other of...read more

by Teresa Meakin

The best way for parenting multiple children, and making each and everyone feel special, is to treat all your children, the same, don't pick your favorite. You should treat, love and respect all your children the same. An...read more

by Tara Moore

Maya was the first-born child, on all sides of the family. She received all the attention and felt very loved and very special because of it. Then three years down the line I had another child on the way. I was very worrie...read more

by Laura Taylor

I am a mother of 3, starting with my oldest son who is 6, my daughter who is about to turn 3, and my final son who is 6 and a half months. Each child demands a certain amount of attention. My oldest son has Down Syndro...read more

by Brandi Thornsberry

This is probably one of the hardest things you will have to do as a parent. This is a very hard thing to do. I have three kids, ages 9,6,1 Its hard to treat them the same. They all have the same rules they must follow. Th...read more

by Melissa Baez

I am a mother of Twins. To be fair on both is what I go through day in and day out. You have to be able to do the same thing with the other. THERE IS ALOT OF REPEATION. ( even with one child) I have made it a point to ...read more

by Tina Owens

one thing I've learned having three boys is each child is different.one child may be out going and full of self confidence while one is quiet and is content with staying home,reading books,or just spending an afternoon all...read more

by Clacky McSnackins

Trying to create a fair environment when you have multiple children can be quite the daunting task for any parent. Children are quick to realize when a parent is showing favoritism towards the other sibling, so it is impo...read more

by Johnette Hughes

You can never give 100% to each child, do the math. That sucks, I know. Some moms will say thats a negative attitude but in my opinion it's true. Unless all your kids are exactly the same, one is going to need more attenti...read more

by Heather Sluss

We are parents of multiple children. 5 to be exact, ranging in age from 9 yrs to 1 yr. And they are all completely different. Is our time divided fairly and equally among them? Probably not. Does each child KNOW how specia...read more