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[quote=Anonymous]Tolstoy was wrong -- all happy families don't look alike, whether with respect to age gaps or anything else. Our kids are 26, 24 and 18 and are great friends, all very supportive of one another. Much of this was good luck, but I also think we did a few things right, most importantly: 1) We did not sacrifice the baby's naps; we just worked around them. That way, she was as well-rested and cheerful as her brothers had been at that age. 2) We encouraged the kids to participate in some shared activities -- swimming, tennis, skiing. 3) We strongly encouraged the kids to attend one another's games, recitals, etc. to show support for their sibs. Good luck, OP, and best wishes for your family's unique happiness![/quote]
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