By: Laurie Danas- Mother of three girls including preschool fraternal twins. She was a first grade teacher for 10 years prior to being put on bedrest with the pregnancy of her twin girls. She is stay at home mom, former teacher and freelance writer.  Blog:  TwinkieMommie Website:Parenting Multiples Examiner Twitter @twinkiemommie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TwinkieMommie”

Moms and Dads of multiples undeniably merit the best on Mother’s and Father’s Day. From NICU stays to expanded bellies, sleepless nights, juggling feeding, burping and playing with multiples, traditional gifts might not be sufficient in expressing appreciation for what a parent of multiples does for their family.

When choosing a gift, consider the age of your children. If your kids are still tiny, a small break like being able to go shopping alone, or taking a long shower or nap can be an enormous gift.

Homemade Options:

There are so many things you can make using handprints, including creating a handprint flower on a t-shirt for mom or a handprint covered baseball cap for dad. Photo gifts are another option and are perfect for any age children. You can have a photo of your children printed on something like a shirt or coffee mug to enjoy all year long, or take pictures of your children holding letters that spell out messages. Then frame the pictures spelling out “MOM”, “DAD” or any other special message. Inexpensive wooden letters and frames can be found at craft stores.

Possible Items for Purchase:

If you would rather go the store bought route, the book Chicken Soup for the Soul: Twins and More, is a collection of heart-warming storiesand is a must-have for parents of multiples. More