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18 Jan 2016

Reading Aloud: Ideas to Facilitate Family Reading by Susan Ekhoff, Part 2 of 3

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If you are sold on the idea, but feel that the negative aspects of starting and persevering are prohibitive, read on. Any important discipline takes time and patience to cultivate. Here’s what I have discovered about the practicalities of long-term … Read More

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11 Jan 2016

Reading Aloud: A Family Oasis by Susan Ekhoff, Part 1 of 3

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One of the most worthwhile activities of my parenting years has been and continues to be reading aloud to my children. Since our family homeschools, just after lunch on most school days, we gather, take up our book where we … Read More

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4 Jan 2016

For Everything There is a Season

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As we settle into a New Year, like many of us, you probably have pondered the idea of setting some goals with all the best intentions of following through “this time”. Reflect on January a year ago. Maybe the plan … Read More

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18 Dec 2015

Keep It Simple

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It seems once we enter the season of life called “parenting,” time passes so quickly! Possibly because there are so many milestones that occur in our children’s lives and we spend so much time and energy anticipating them. Each … Read More

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14 Dec 2015

A Lost Perspective

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Dads, Holidays, Mom | 1

Stepping back forty years, Christian communities welcomed the holiday charm and “make-believe” role that Santa Claus played in the imagination of children. Children loved the mystical notion attached to the jolly-old-man in red the suit. Where does he come … Read More

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7 Dec 2015

Joyous Holidays

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Dads, Holidays, Mom, Uncategorized | 0

Have you ever noticed how the holiday season seems to come around just a little bit sooner than the year before? While it is a time for family and friends, a time to continue tradition plus make new memories, … Read More

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19 Nov 2015

Home for the Holidays

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It seems that once we see that date on our calendar stating “First Day of Fall,” our thoughts fly ahead to the holidays… which then seems to engender all kinds of emotions, ranging from nostalgic to absolute dread. To help … Read More

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14 Nov 2015

Brothers Fight…to best friends

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

Brothers fight! Unfortunately this is reality – especially in the middle years. I am a mother of four boys ranging in age from 18 – 11. Yes, raising middle school age boys (10-13years) can be a challenge. The middle years … Read More

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12 Sep 2015

Gratitude – Back to School 2015

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Dads, For Teens, Mom, Uncategorized | 0

Trying to get excited here, how about you? -Back to School 2015- I’m counting down the days…there is one week until school starts for my high school age boys. This year we have a senior and a sophomore in High … Read More

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6 Jul 2015

Twin Virtues: Obedience and Trust

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In the midst of the early morning shuffle to get out the door on time, I asked my 6-year old to complete her attire by putting on her silver church sandals. She immediately pointed out the fact that she … Read More

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