ContactMom.Life, Author at Growing Families Educational Services

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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18 Jan 2019

Make it Easy on Yourself!

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Routine, Schedule | 0

Happy New Year! It’s that season where we make plans, dream dreams, and promise, “This year will be different!” How do you want to make this year great? Have a daily quiet time? Eat better? Exercise consistently? Stay within … Read More

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9 Jan 2019

I’m that Mom!

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Mentoring | 0

It happens to all of us. Whether we like it or not, whether we’re anticipating it or dreading it, it happens: we get older. When it happens, there can be excitement and reminiscence mixed with tinges of sadness, … Read More

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2 Jan 2019

Memorials to God’s Faithfulness & Setting New Year’s Goals

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

Our children were toddlers and preschoolers when we first heard the idea of building a family record of God’s faithfulness with tangible reminders of stories from our lives. This idea came from the Growing Kids God’s Way segment, Memorials, and … Read More

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18 Dec 2018

Finding Joy at Christmas

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Holidays | 0

Joy to world, the Lord has come! We all love to sing this song at Christmas and what a joyous time of year it is. The theme in my home at Christmas is JOY! I like to challenge the … Read More

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12 Dec 2018

The Importance of Advent

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Holidays | 0

A green wreath, 3 purple candles, 1 pink candle, and 1 white candle. Eternal life through Christ and an abundant life here and now, hope, faith, joy, peace, and the purity of Christ. These are the symbols and meanings … Read More

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4 Dec 2018

Why We Don’t Open Presents on Christmas Day at Our House

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Holidays | 0

It started out innocently enough. One year, before Chuck and I had kids or much money to spend, we decided to forego our gift exchange and wait until the after-Christmas sales to purchase a small stereo system we were … Read More

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28 Nov 2018

Connect by Disconnecting – Replace Screen-time with Family Time

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Family Identity | 1

The internet and use of personal screen devices exploded during our kids’ teen years. We had successfully negotiated the perils of TV and done a pretty good job in general with parenting inside the funnel during their growing up years. Our … Read More

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19 Nov 2018

Thankfulness Changes Everything

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Speak Life | 1

Thankfulness Changes Everything How does thankfulness enable others to see the glory of God? What motivates thankfulness? Is a thankful heart only present when good things happen and life goes our way? What about when things aren’t going well … Read More

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12 Nov 2018

Are Your Children Ready For the Holidays?

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

Busy fall days are upon us and before we know it, the holidays will be here! No doubt you are already making preparations for Thanksgiving, planning events for the upcoming Christmas season, and making your gift shopping lists and checking … Read More

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