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I have five kids ranging from the ages of 2-11. The first three are boys and then two girls. I know each one of them have there very own special needs cause everyone is different, but do you have any ideas or stories on how you yourself have made each one feel important in their role in the family and just as important as any of the others.

Shelly, I am with you, I have 5 children as well.

I think that is the hardest part of having a big family. Finding time individually for each child. I like to go on "dates" with my kids. I will got out for lunch or dinner with just one, and take turns with them, so they have mom time all to themselves. I think as far as my husband and I together spending time as a family is important. My 17 year old sometimes doesn't want to hang with all of us, but then we do, and he enjoys the time. Our kids play sports as well, and we take time individually in what they are doing in sports, as far as being there for them in practices and praising them in their sport or even their school work. I also think that is important, to take the time to see, with each one, what they are doing in school, help them with homework etc.

It definitly spreads yourself thin as a mom, but it gives you more people to give you love in return.

Best advice I can give, is take it day by day, need by need. And as a Mom you know where your kid's special interests are, spending even just a small amount of time with each child regarding their personal fun area or something important to them specifically, and they will know they're special to you. It can be hard to juggle multiple kids/needs, but even a little extra attention can go a long way if it's the kind that says to them, hey, you really matter to me, I'm interested in what you're interested in.