If anyone knows how to manage chaos with a sense of humor and a lot of organization, it’s a triplet mom. Over the years, I’ve learned that parenting multiple little ones at once teaches you a lot about efficiency, patience, and, to some extent, letting go of perfection. Whether you’re raising one child or three at the same time, some of the lessons translate to every household.
Here are a few tips I’ve learned along the way that helped our home run a little smoother.
1. Systems Make Life Easier
When you have multiple kids the same age, systems aren’t optional — they’re survival. Simple routines for mornings, meals, and bedtime make everything feel more manageable. The more predictable the day’s flow, the less stressful it becomes for everyone. The schedule eventually became wired into their brains, so they knew what to expect, and we found a sense of calm in that. Not only for the kids, but for my husband and me as well.
2. Don’t Aim for Perfect — Aim for Getting Out the Door
With triplets, perfection goes out the window quickly — and honestly, that’s not a bad thing. Some days the house is messy, dinner is simple, and things don’t go exactly as planned. Learning to laugh and move on makes a huge difference. Teaching moments weren’t always possible because if I didn’t get their shoes on quickly, we would never leave the house. The youngest triplet, Sam, needed the loops in each shoe to be perfectly equal in size, so we always had to allow a little extra time for that!
3. Accept Help When It’s Offered
Friends, family, neighbors — if someone offers help, take it. Parenting was never meant to be done alone, and having a support system makes everything easier. Even small things like a meal drop-off or help with errands can mean the world. Everyone also knew that if they came over to see the kids, they had to follow a few rules: if they were sick, wear a mask, wash their hands, and be ready to pitch in while they were there.
4. Keep Things Organized
Organization is one of the biggest sanity-savers. Baskets, labels, simple storage solutions, and designated places for things help keep the house from feeling overwhelming. It doesn’t have to be complicated — just consistent. I even had a designated place for cereal boxes. Make things easy on yourself where you can. For example, buy only one style of socks so finding matches is never an issue.
5. Make Time for Fun
When life gets busy, it’s easy to focus only on schedules and responsibilities. But some of the best moments come from the spontaneous ones — a family movie night, a quick trip for ice cream, or simply spending time together without a plan. We especially loved reading together. Whoever picked the book got to sit in the center of my lap while the other two each took a leg.
6. Find a Fabulous Pediatrician
Our pediatrician was Marc Weisbluth, the well-known sleep expert. He was such a wonderful and supportive doctor. I always felt that he trusted what I told him and truly listened to our experiences as parents. He and his team of pediatricians and nurses became an incredible support system for our family during those early years.
Final Thoughts
Raising triplets taught me a lot about patience, flexibility, and the importance of having the right systems in place. Those same lessons have carried over into my work as a real estate agent, where organization, problem-solving, and supporting families through big transitions are part of what I do every day. After raising four kids in Chicago, I also understand how important it is to find not just the right home, but the right community. If you ever have questions about neighborhoods, schools, or making a move in the city, I’m always happy to be a resource.
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