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The SMOM Mentoring Program

We are proud to introduce our new SMOM mentoring program! This is a great chance for veteran SMOMs to connect with new SMOMS and SMOMS-to-be and help them settle into their role as a mother of twins or triplets. Friendly phone calls and/or visits (roughly twice a month) can often help a new SMOM make it through a crazy day or week.

VETERAN SMOMS:
We have lots of new moms and babies! If you would like to become a mentor, or provide a homemade meal for a new family, please call or e-mail Jenny Jones to sign up. Tell us if you would like to be a mentor to any new SMOM or for something specific, such as: triplets, premature birth, colic, boy/girl, girl/girl, boy/boy, older sibling, special development issues, etc.
 
NEW SMOMS OR SMOMS-TO-BE:
Are you looking for a mentor to answer questions about pregnancy and/or the early days? Are you new to the area or just need someone to talk to? Would you like to sign up for a meal delivery if you have new babies? Jenny Jones can connect you with a mentor from the SMOM group. Tell us if you would like to be paired with a veteran SMOM with similar issues or family structure to your own.

TIPS ON BEING A GOOD MENTOR


o Check in with the new SMOM at least twice a month.

o Deliver a meal to the new family.
 
o Answer any questions or refer the new SMOM to someone who might know the answer.

o Visit the new SMOM or plan a small outing for coffee.
 
o Tell her about club resources.

o Tell her your funny stories and survival tips.

o Meet with her at the monthly meetings and introduce her to others.

o Introduce her to other SMOMS with twins in the same town or age group.

o Let the new SMOM know who some "resident experts" are.

o Suggest some of the playgroups and outings.
 
o Listen and be non-judgemental.
  


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