Below are links to other websites which may be of some interest to large families (and some neat non-family related ones too). They are separated into categories. This page will be updated periodically, so be sure to check back.
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Other Large Family Message Boards
Large Family Mailing Lists
Other Large Family Websites
- NEW! Larger Families - A site featuring over a dozen blogs by moms of "larger" families (3 or more). Also features articles, interviews, and more.
- NEW! Catholic Quiverfull - Religious site for Catholics who are quiverfull, meaning they are open to as many children as God's gives them.
- NEW! Large Family Resource - Articles, tips, a messageboard and more for large families.
- NEW! Large Family Logistics - Site features articles, organization ideas, cooking advice, and more.
- NEW! Mega Families - Site for large families of all sizes. Lots of good information, articles, advice, and more.
- NEW! About Large Families - A webring featuring numerous personal and general large family websites.
- Moms of Many Young Siblings - This site is for the support of Christian families with many small children, close in age. To participate you must have 4 or more children ages 8 or under. If you do not qualify, you may still browse the site and join their mailing list on a "read-only" basis.
- Quiverfull.com - A site for Christians couples who allow God to totally control their family planning and family size or are considering to do so.
- Foundation for Large Families - This is both a general website and advocate group focused on large adoptive families. Has some very useful and helpful information for blended families in general. Don't miss their links page, which is updated frequently with articles and features about real life large adoptive families.
- 4 or More - This Great Britain site is filled with articles, tips, and general support for large families. While a good deal of the information may be of specific interest to families who live in the U.K and the surrounding countries, there is lots of general advice which should interest and be a help to all large families.
- Maximmes - A large family site out of France. Note, content is entirely in French. Surfing the site, it seems to offer a lot of information (my French is rusty, but I was able to read a bit). I was referred to this site by Angie, operator of 4 or More, and she highly recommends it to all French/European visitors.
- Love At Home - Site offering internet resources for the "above-average" family. Includes mid-sized and large family resources.
Of Interest to Large Families
- NEW! Australian Large Family Support - Governmental program to support families with 3 or more children.
- NEW! European Large Families Confederation - A wonderful organization with the objective of upholding the values present in families and demanding fair treatment for all European large families.
- NEW! How to Manage a Large Family - Epinions topic filled with dozens of submissions by individuals with tips, advice, and real-life experience being a part of a large family. The topic is closed, but past submissions are still available to read.
- 28-Days - Many large families use natural methods to space children. This site offers "Woman Desktop" a simple charting program to help you track and become more aware of your fertility. There are many other programs out there which are more detailed, and as a result more complicated. I personally use this program and like it for its simplicity and ease of use. To make tracking even easier, the program is also available for Palm Pilots.
- Allrecipes.com - Not a large family site, but an invaluable tool for cooking for a sizeable group. Every recipe can be instantly adjusted to any number of people. Simply click on "change the scale."
Large Family Specialty Shopping
Large Family Articles
- NEW! Bucking the Norm: Some Families Think Big - Associated Press article about how families with 4 or more kids have become a suburbian status symbol.
- NEW! Big Family Seeks Advice for the Future - A couple with six children look for financial and savings advice from a professional.
- NEW! Big Families: Desireable or Undesireable? - A frank discussion between a feminist and a mother of 11 on the pros and cons of large families.
- NEW! Married (with a lot) of Children - A provocative article about the negative attitude and tremendous trials large families face, including charges of negligence. Note, this article contains heavy religious content.
- NEW! Full House - A cute interview with a couple with 8 children. Note: religious content.
- NEW! You Know You're A Big Family When... - A fun reflection on the things that make large families special and unique.
- Witty Large Family Comebacks - Hilarious (and some poignant) comebacks to the persistent and sometime rude comments parents of large families have to endure. Browse around the site to learn more about it's owner, Karen Plomp, and her large family.
- Cheaper by the Dozen, No Problem - Article by the Chicago Sun-Times about large families, and featuring Lotsofkids.com.
- Have lots of kids - USA Today article by reporter James Freeman encouraging people to have more kids.
- Is having four little ones gauche? - Columnist Betsy Hart's wonderful article on having a large family and those who are opposed to it, or just find it generally untrendy.
- All in the Family - Inspiring article from FamilyLife.com on a family with 12 children and their choice to let God decide how many children they have, and their value and respect for life. Note: religious content.
- On a roll: the challenges of a large family - An amusing anecdotal article about large families and a woman's rolltop desk. Very cute.
- The Joy of a Large Family - A wonderful and thoughtful article on the world's negative attitude towards large families and the joys and unique qualities have lots of kids can bring to a person.
Graphics Sites
While I do some of my own artwork, the look of this site is very dependent on the graphics of fine digital artists. Many of these sites offer free graphics, but also have special packages for purchase. Help support these families by keeping them in mind if you need graphics in the future.
- NEW! Mazeguy - Our message boards are heavily dependent on smilies. While we do make a good deal of our own emoticons, many are taken from this wonderful site. Be sure to check out the games and cartoon on the site too!
- NEW! Graphics by Irene - Adoreable graphics, including the "Little Kidz" (stick figures), which are featured prominently on this site.
- NEW! Pollyanna Graphics - Beautiful and fun original artwork for all websites and occasions.
- NEW! Graphics by Ruth - Lots of graphics, including backgrounds and a wonderful home clipart section.
- NEW! Home Sweet Homepage - A great collection of graphics in a variety of themes.
- Country Clipart - The owner, Lisa, is a LOK mom with 6 children.
- Cottontail Graphics - Simply adorable graphics. With a heavy focus on animal graphics, the site also features some charming "dollies." One of my favorites.
- Country Patch Collections - Nostalic looking graphics. Very nice artwork.
- Cute Colors - This site offers some adorable clipart from "down under", many featuring families. Lots of linkware to choose from. Be sure to take a look at the wonderful images of special needs children.
- Doodle Bug's Graphics - Another site with fun and cute graphics.
- Graphic Garden - One of my personal favorites. Many family-oriented graphics and themes.
- Pat's Graphics - A wonderful array of graphics, with a special focus on realistic florals. I particularly like her graphics for kids.
- School Icons Club - A Japanese site with lots of fun, school-related graphics.
- Snogirl - Lots of cute graphics and backgrounds.
- Vikimouse - Lots of graphics, particularly for children. Check out her "adopt a mouse" section.
Miscellaneous Sites
Not necessarily large family related, but some of my personal favorites, some operated by members of our own family.
- NEW! My Family the Quinns - Adorable family site by an 8 year old girl who is one of 5 children.
- NEW! Curious Kids - Site about a large families dream of travelling the world. Interesting, neat, and informative.
- Babyboomz - A listing of various message boards maintained by different groups throughout the web. You can also add your own message board to the listing.
- Are You Pregnant - A board for those trying to conceive and who may be having a bit of trouble in the process. This board is one of three boards making up a small community of women who have made the conception journey together (TTC, Pregnancy, and After-Birth Playgroup).
- The Internet Writing Guide - Learn how to effectively write and convey your point on the Internet. A valuable resource for anyone who frequents message boards and chat rooms.
- Chudah's Corner - Who would've thought that video game soundtracks could be as complex and engaging as movie music. This site is a wealth of information for video gamers and music lovers alike.
- Baseballyarn.com - Baseball statistics, trivia and more for the Chicago Cubs and White Sox. Sponsored by Courtland's Spirits a witty baseball version of A Christmas Carole.
- TruthOrFiction.com - Find out of all those email/internet rumors are true or not.
- Mom's Minivan - Car/Van activities for kids.
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Do you have a large family site? Do you know of one that we should link to? Drop us an email and we'll check it out--and if it fits our criteria, we'll add it to this page.
Updated January 1, 2008
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