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18 Mar 2019

Tune your Transitions

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Middle Years, Transitions | 0

The passage of one stage to another, this is the definition of a transition. Parenting is full of transitions, which means parenting is full of challenges. While transitions are challenging, they are also needed and beautiful. Allow me to use … Read More

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11 Mar 2019

Where to Begin Building Loving Sibling Relationships

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Family Identity | 0

Where do you begin when trying to build strong relationships among your children? Why not start with love? More specifically, start by teaching your children what God says a loving relationship looks like, as outlined in 1 Corinthians 13. … Read More

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5 Mar 2019

Never Complain About What You Permit

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Complaining, Sign Language, Whining | 0

As parents, we do not like whining in our children. I think it’s obvious that whining children often become complaining adults. How do you prevent that trajectory? Nipping whining in the bud as soon as you notice it is the … Read More

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27 Feb 2019

Five Fingers of Obedience

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Heart Training, Moral Training | 0

The Bible tells us in Ephesians 6:1 “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.” As parents, we know we need to teach our children to obey – but how do we do that? One training tool … Read More

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19 Feb 2019

Tidying Up – the Unexpected Benefits of Structure and Routine

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Routine, Structure, Training | 1

As a Contact Mom, I often tout the advantages that structure and routine can bring to one’s day, both for parents and children alike. And while I often share this with my words, it probably hasn’t inspired hordes of people … Read More

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13 Feb 2019

Reflecting on 50 years of Marriage – Part 2

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Marriage | 0

The Ezzos continue their reflections on making a marriage that will last a lifetime. 8. God is God alone One’s spouse is never a substitute for God. This was such an important part of our relationship to learn and … Read More

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11 Feb 2019

Reflecting on 50 years of Marriage – Part 1

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Marriage | 0

What makes for a great marriage that endures the test of time? The Ezzos share their wisdom on how to keep a Christ-centered marriage going strong: A moment in time Every marriage relationship has that “moment in time’ … Read More

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3 Feb 2019

Winning over Whining!

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Language, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Training | 1

One of the best teachings my hubby and I ever learned from GrowingFamilies.Life involved how to conquer whining (okay, so we probably didn’t completely conquer it, but did have the tools to minimize its presence in our home). Children … Read More

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26 Jan 2019

Structure/Routine: How Much is Too Much?

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Flexibility, Routine, Structure | 0

Some moms who read this blog might just be trying to get through their days. They are even asking themselves, “What is structure? And where do I start?” Structure is not something that is one-size-fits-all. I have always appreciated … Read More

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25 Jan 2019

A Time For Everything!

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Community, Middle Years | 0

When my grandma passed away last year, we read a favorite Bible passage of hers from Ecclesiastes 3, which begins, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Parenting is like a magnifying glass … Read More

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