ContactMom.Life, Author at Growing Families Educational Services

24 Jan 2018

Why Routine?

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Babywise, Routine, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Training | 0

Why routine? Why take the time to come up with a workable schedule that you and your kids follow each day? Why bring structure to the home by forming habits and sticking to a plan? Four main benefits for … Read More

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20 Jan 2018

Considering Context: What’s Really Going On Here?

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Babies, Babywise, Training, Uncategorized | 0

Context can be defined as the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea. Context helps us fully understand and assess a situation. Why is context important? Because without considering context, it is really easy for a … Read More

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3 Jan 2018

Moving to One Nap A Day…Some Benchmarks

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Babywise, Preparation for Parenting, Sleep Training, Toddlers & Preschoolers | 0

Nap transitions with babies are one of those areas that requires observation and careful evaluation. Below are some of the things that were going on with our little ones that helped us determine when to move to one nap … Read More

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27 Dec 2017

Sleep Challenges … Related to the Environment

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In our fourth and final installment of this series, we’ll look at some potential environment related contributors to Baby waking early. Baby is not being exposed to adequate amounts of daylight – Natural light is important to help babies … Read More

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13 Dec 2017

Sleep Challenges … Related to Activities

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Babies, Babywise, Sleep Training | 0

In part three of our series, we’ll look at some potential waketime activities that can contribute to Baby waking early: Previous waketime was too short – There will always be days when a baby’s routine will have some variance … Read More

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10 Dec 2017

Santa or No Santa

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Holidays | 0

To Santa or not to Santa…that is the question that plagues many parents this time of year. As the youngest of four children, I never stood a chance of believing in Santa Claus. Let’s face it, the further you … Read More

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4 Dec 2017

Sleep Challenges … Related to Mom

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Babies, Babywise, Sleep Training | 0

In part two of our series, we’ll look at some potential mother related contributors to Baby waking early. Baby is hungry because: The previous feeding proved to be inadequate Mom’s milk supply has gradually decreased – When it comes … Read More

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23 Nov 2017

The Real Secret to Cultivating a Thankful Heart

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

Everywhere you look this time of year, there are messages about gratitude and how to cultivate a deeper sense of happiness or contentment in life. And while all of those things are okay, I wonder if the real issue … Read More

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20 Nov 2017

Sleep Challenges … Related to Baby

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Babies, Babywise, Sleep Training | 0

Nap disturbances can be triggered from a variety of sources. The problem might be baby related but it might also be associated with Mom or her diet, waketime activities, or Baby’s sleep environment. Isolating the cause of your baby’s sleep … Read More

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13 Nov 2017

Give Thanks!

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

November is a month when we talk a lot about being thankful. So what are some practical ideas for teaching your child to have a grateful heart? Consider the following: Pray before you eat: Recognizing that the food we … Read More

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