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Welcome to Dual Income 5 Kids, where we share our experiences navigating the challenges of raising five children while maintaining successful careers. We know firsthand how demanding and exhausting it can be to juggle the demands of work and family life with a houseful of kids. Yet, we have found ways to thrive in the midst of chaos, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and grow deeply connected as a family.

Our goal is to provide practical advice, insights and community support for other dual-income families navigating similar waters. Whether you have twins, triplets, or quintuplets, we understand the unique joys and struggles that come with raising a larger than average brood. Here, you'll find tips for organizing schedules, managing childcare, keeping the house running, promoting teamwork, and preserving your sanity and marriage. We invite you to join us for an honest and sometimes humorous look at what life is really like on the other side of the daily grind. May the insights and experiences we share help give you perspective and strength for the road ahead. Welcome to the club! We're glad you found us.

Must Haves

The Extreme Frustration of Finding Clothes for Kids (And the Creative Solution I made for my 5)

As dual income parents of five children, simplicity and practicality are must-haves when it comes to almost every aspect of our lives. Clothing included. We don’t have time to deal with finicky kids who want only certain brands or fuss over logos and sayings on their t-shirts. All we wanted were some basic tops. Simple, right? You’d… Read More »The Extreme Frustration of Finding Clothes for Kids (And the Creative Solution I made for my 5)

The Essentials of Gearing Up for Infant Twins (And What You’ll Actually Need Two Of!)

As a twin mom that just made it out of nighttime feedings and sleepless nights, let me share the truths I’ve learned about gearing up for infant twins. Cribs: The safest sleeping position is in separate cribs with a sleep sack. That said, we started off with one crib and separated them once they started… Read More »The Essentials of Gearing Up for Infant Twins (And What You’ll Actually Need Two Of!)

Parenting & Family Life

Surviving as a Single Parent (of 5): Help Has Left the Building

My dear husband has packed up his bags and headed off for a two week-long work conference across the country. And here I stand, mere days into this solo parenting stint with our five children in tow. While this is hardly my first rodeo, I feel I have some wisdom I can impart to any… Read More »Surviving as a Single Parent (of 5): Help Has Left the Building

Daddy’s the Default Parent Too: How We Share Despicable Parenting Duties (and Make It Work)

As working parents, it’s important to make an effort to ensure equal sharing of parenting responsibilities. If that effort isn’t made, it’s easy for “mothering” duties to fall largely on one parent by default. The “default parent” ends up handling the majority of child care, logistics, emotional support, and daily demands – often to the point… Read More »Daddy’s the Default Parent Too: How We Share Despicable Parenting Duties (and Make It Work)

Work/Life Balance

How We Achieve WORK-LIFE Balance, Five Kids and Two Careers Considered

Balancing work and family life with 5 kids can be an enormous challenge, but here are some tips to help parents achieve that balance:

Health & Wellness

Finding Time For Yourself As A Busy Mom

Being a mom to five young children is an around-the-clock job that requires managing multiple activities and responsibilities every single day. From making breakfast and packing lunches to driving kids to activities, doctor appointments and playdates, my schedule is jam-packed with things that need to get done. The one thing that seems to get squeezed… Read More »Finding Time For Yourself As A Busy Mom

Relationships & Marriage

The Countdown to Date Night Freedom

My husband and I are giddy with excitement. In just a few short months, our oldest kids will turn 10 and 12, and we will finally, blessedly, have built-in babysitters. For the first time in a decade of parenting, regular date nights are within our reach. Don’t get us wrong, we love our kids with all… Read More »The Countdown to Date Night Freedom

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