When parents first learn of the news that they are expecting multiples, they are usually surprised, overjoyed, and then very puzzled.  Having multiples is an experience that is different from giving birth to a singleton (one child) and/or raising children that are different ages.  From high-risk pregnancies to caring for more than one newborn at a time, it truly is a radical lifestyle change from having just one child or no children at all.  Bringing some household and parenting organization is Tonia Tomlin author of Chaos 2 Calm: The Moms-of-Multiples' Guide to an Organized Family.

Tonia Tomlin is one of the country's leading organization experts. Tomlin serves as founder and president of Texas-based Sorted Out organizing service, which offers a wide range of consulting and organizing services geared towards helping clients conquer disorganization. A sought-after media guest, Tomlin has been featured in numerous local, regional, and national media print and broadcast media outlets, including HGTV's "Mission Organization" program. Chaos 2 Calm is a guide for all moms of multiples and moms of multiples-to-be to prepare for and manage the important and daunting task of raising multiple babies.

As parents of multiples, time and essential information is quite important. Time is limited while caring for more than one child the same age and helpful information to assist in parenting is needed.  Chaos 2 Calm is full of expert parenting and household advice for families.

Chaos 2 Calm: The Moms-of-Multiples' Guide to an Organized Family contains some of the following informative information:
 

• Bedrest tips and activities
• Creating a nursery with layout diagrams
• Household safety checklist
• Partnership Plan and Family Core Values to allow parents to have a documented plan for raising children and dividing household chores
• One-time expenses and monthly budget forms
• Useful food preparation and food storage tips
• Help with choosing childcare or daycare
• Routine for after multiples arrive, including feeding and sleeping schedules
• Parent's guide for traveling with multiples

The book contains a bonus CD that includes printable forms, agreements and sample schedules.  Included in the forms, are sample letters to send to companies to receive discounts for families with multiples.  

As a mother of toddler identical twins and a pre-teen son, I personally found this book to be a one-stop guide and resource for families.  Even those that do not have multiples, can benefit from many of the parenting and household forms that are a valuable asset for all families.  The book would be a great back-to-school gift with information about daycare selection and shopping guide.  The book also features baby shower and christenings help that would be valuable for parents-to-be.

In Central Florida, Chaos 2 Calm: The Moms-of-Multiples' Guide to an Organized Family can be purchased at Border's and Barnes & Noble. The book can be purchased online through Amazon.com.

For more information about Chaos 2 Calm: The Moms-of-Multiples' Guide to an Organized Family, visit the book's website at http://www.chaos2calmbook.com. To learn more about Tonia's organizational company, Sorted Out, visit http://sortedout.biz.

With more than one child the same age or just one child, a household can easily succumb disorganization. Chaos 2 Calm is assisting families to keep their lives organized and maintained even with multiple children running around.

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