Smart strategies for the larger-than-average family.

Despite the growing number of large blended families and a rise in multiple births, contemporary cultural expectations—as evidenced by housing and transportation sizes—are geared toward two-child families. In Table for Eight: Raising a Large Family, Meagan Francis—extremely proud mother of four sons—offers advice, encouragement, and tips for living that work in the real (small) world, including:

—Determining how big a house a family really needs

—Running the house effectively, efficiently, and peacefully

—Methods for ensuring all the kids get the attention they deserve

—Smart-money tactics