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By Pamela Prindle Fierro, About.com Guide to Twins & Multiples since 2001

Dealing with Dawdlers: Making Your Multiples Move Along

Friday March 31, 2006
Does your darling duo's dawdling drive you to distraction? Do you feel like you can never leave the house on time because your multiples are always lagging two steps behind, dragging their feet instead of putting on their shoes? Does it take your multiples hours to complete the simplest of tasks, such as picking up toys or putting on their clothes? Preschoolers are infamous for dawdling and daydreaming, consciously taking extra time to comply with parental requests. With two or more preschoolers to contend with, their procrastinating tendencies can really slow down the household's routine. Here are some tips to discourage dawdling and get your multiples moving along.

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