ContactMom.Life, Author at Growing Families Educational Services

8 Nov 2017

Babywise Tips – What’s the Difference Between a Fatigued Baby and a Tired Baby?

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Babies, Babywise, Preparation for Parenting | 0

The symptoms of infant fatigue are different from those of a tired baby. A tired baby can usually recoup needed sleep in one good nap or at least within a 24-hour cycle. The fatigued baby, however, has a disruption in … Read More

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3 Nov 2017

Babywise Tips – What’s the Difference Between a Dream Feed and Late Night Feeding?

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Babies, Babywise, Preparation for Parenting | 0

Mothers will commonly ask if there is a difference between the late-evening feed and the dream feed since they both fall around the same time at night. Yes, there is a difference! The late-evening feeding provides the necessary nutrition … Read More

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27 Oct 2017

Where to go for Advice?

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Dads, Marriage, Mom, Training | 0

Living in the age of technology and instant information has its perks. No one can pull one over on us in social gatherings anymore since we always have Google at our fingertips to check the facts. The downside, however, is … Read More

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20 Oct 2017

Help Your Baby Adjust to the Time Change

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

Just when we think we’ve got a good routine going with our little ones, the calendar shows the end of Daylight Saving Time is quickly approaching. This year we’ll “fall back” an hour on Sunday, November 5th. You may … Read More

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15 Oct 2017

Babywise Tips – How to Merge or Drop Feedings

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Babies, Babywise, Preparation for Parenting | 0

Babies “drop feedings” because they are either sleeping longer or staying awake longer. As a reminder, the act of “dropping a feeding” is part of the larger merging process and requires that some adjustments be made in the baby’s daily … Read More

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9 Oct 2017

When Words of Death Sneak in Through the Cat Flap!

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

Have you ever had the thought, “Where did that behavior or attitude come from all of a sudden?” When our children seem to be out of control “all of a sudden,” it is wise counsel to go back to … Read More

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3 Oct 2017

Babywise Tips – Sleeping with your Baby

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

To the point of becoming faddish, co-sleeping with an infant is on the rise. Maybe you are contemplating the practice for your own family. Some theorists will tell you bed-sharing with an infant is the ultimate bonding, attachment, and … Read More

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27 Sep 2017

WHEN HE WORKS…..ALOT!!!

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Dads, Marriage, Mom, Moral Training | 0

My claim to fame, if I actually have one, is that I was an Army wife for twenty-five years. My title of Army wife could be easily substituted for other titles such as: single mom, home repairman, Uber driver, … Read More

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21 Sep 2017

Babywise Tips – Sleep Props – How to Identify and Avoid

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

Sleep props are objects used to help a baby fall asleep or fall back to sleep if he wakes prematurely. Since sleep is a natural function of the body, the primary sleep cue is sleepiness. Sleep props interfere with … Read More

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18 Sep 2017

The Real Deal

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Marriage, Moral Training, Speak Life | 2

Rich and I have been on this parenting journey for nine years. We’ve learned a lot from many people who have gone before us. We’ve stayed up nights tending to sick kids and prayed many prayers for our children’s hearts. … Read More

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