A PLAYGROUP spearheaded by the Surf Coast Shire\u2019s Maternal Child Health team for mothers of twins has proven popular in the community, with up to 10 families in attendance each week.<\/p>\n
The twin playgroup \u2013 which is held weekly at Torquay\u2019s Kurrambee Myaring Community Centre \u2013 went through a trial period before it came into effect.<\/p>\n
Jess Matic said she frequents the weekly session with her nine-month old twins Frankie and Evie. She also said the playgroup was an invaluable source of moral support as it gave mums the opportunity to share their experiences from sleeping through to feeding.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a different connection with twin mums. Everyone here understands what it\u2019s like to have two. It\u2019s double the chaos and double the love,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt doesn\u2019t matter what age the twins are \u2013 whether they\u2019re older or younger \u2013 we can all support each other.\u201d<\/p>\n
As a mother of twin boys, Mayor Rose Hodge said she empathised with the women who were members of the playgroup.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was involved in a similar group which was so important, as it gave us an opportunity to socialise with people going through a similar experience,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m so pleased that the playgroup is one way these parents are connecting with other community members. I think all parents deserve a pat on the back, and parents of multiples deserve an even bigger one.\u201d<\/p>\n
Parents looking to join a local playgroup can contact Surf Coast Shire Council via the Torquay Children\u2019s Hub (03) 5261 0549.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A PLAYGROUP spearheaded by the Surf Coast Shire\u2019s Maternal Child Health team for mothers of twins has proven popular in the community, with up to 10 families in attendance each week. The twin playgroup \u2013 which is held weekly at Torquay\u2019s Kurrambee Myaring Community Centre \u2013 went through a trial period before it came into […]<\/p>\n