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