Large Families

Mennonite Family Adds Number 11 to Their Bunch

March 1, 2010
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Mennonite Family Adds Number 11 to Their Bunch

This amazing Mennonite family in Colorado, has 11 children and counts their blessings! Mom Lois Yoder, 41, talks about her daughter with Down syndrome and more… “Those special babies really have a way of working their way into your hearts,” she said. “God gave us the grace to accept this, and now we don’t know...
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The Sane Mother’s Guide to Raising a Large Family

February 23, 2010
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The Sane Mother’s Guide to Raising a Large Family

I am often skeptical about buying how-to guides for raising large families – mostly because I’ve read most of them and most of the advice is about the same. I am pretty good, after 18 years of mothering, at being frugal, organizing my stuff, homeschooling and prioritizing kids activities. Now, I’m not going...
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Doctor says to Duggars: “too many kids is dangerous for mom.”

February 10, 2010
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Doctor says to Duggars: “too many kids is dangerous for mom.”

Dr. Jeffrey Richardson, a Ventura, Calif., obstetrician has announced to the world that he believes that having too many children can be dangerous. “The risk of additional pregnancies start to go up dramatically after four. Postpartum hemorrhage, dysfunctional labor, preterm labor and early miscarriage are all risks. The average woman isn’t able to handle...
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Best Websites for Homeschoolers

February 8, 2010
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On the heels of my post about good websites for large families, we have a list of the best all-around sites for homeschoolers. These websites were chosen because they are updated frequently, have lots of resources (mostly free), have a personal tone about them or are generally just well-written and fun to visit! DonnaYoung.org –...
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Jim Bob Duggar Very Proud of His Two Oldest Sons

February 5, 2010
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It seems silly to write such a headline, because of course he’s proud of his sons – and I’m sure he was before they helped little Maddye, but it’s nice to hear! Here’s part of an interview Mr. Duggar gave to  Examiner.com writer Isabella Zehnder: “It was quick thinking on their part. They reacted to...
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Top 10 Blogs and Sites for Large Families

February 4, 2010
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Having a big family is a little odd, we admit, in this day and age. But we are certainly not alone! Here are 10 sites we love that also talk about having a large family and the day-to-day issues they face. 1.) Large Family Mothering – The thoughts and experiences of a homeschooling mother of...
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Free Pretzel Day is Coming!

February 4, 2010
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Free Pretzel Day is Coming!

Head to Auntie Anne’s on Feb. 20 and get your free pretzel. I’m hoping this will make up for the fact that there aren’t any Ben and Jerry’s around here for me to invade during free scoop day! Auntie Anne’s will even send you a text reminder the morning of FPD! Head here to check it...
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Joshua and John Duggar Save Little Girl in Car Wreck

February 3, 2010
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All that homeschooling must have taught these two boys something… From 40/29 TV.com in Arkansas - Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy “SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Two of the Duggar sons, Joshua and John, are being hailed as heroes, after family members said they helped save the life of a 6-year-old girl...
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Potty Training Made Easier

February 2, 2010
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Potty Training Made Easier

I have been reluctant to write about potty training because I don’t want people to think I think I’m some kind of expert. However, a lot of people seem to have trouble with this issue and ask me how I do it so quickly, so I thought I’d throw my “method” out there. Having...
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Anna Duggar second pregnancy?

February 2, 2010
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Just a note…We do not know if Anna Duggar, the daughter-in-law of Michelle and Jim-Bob Duggar is pregnant with another child. However, we do know that she breastfeeds baby MacKynzie and that getting pregnant when a baby is 3 months old is pretty unlikely – but never impossible! We’ll let you know if we...
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