ContactMom.Life, Author at Growing Families Educational Services

13 Apr 2020

Helping Your Child Achieve the Virtue of Self-Control

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

He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. Proverbs 25:28 “Self-control: the ability to control oneself, in particular one’s emotions and desires or the expression of … Read More

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6 Apr 2020

Answering the Difficult Questions our Children Ask

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Family, Protecting the Innocence of Childhood | 0

It seems that everywhere we turn, children are being exposed to more and more conversations and lifestyles that rush them into a world of sexual knowledge long before they are emotionally or intellectually ready to handle such knowledge. This … Read More

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30 Mar 2020

Teach Your Child to Control Himself

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

He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city. Proverbs 16:32 We’ve probably all seen at least one funny video of a … Read More

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25 Mar 2020

Getting to the Heart of Self-Control

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

“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” This is a quote from Jim Elliot who gave his life for a people group he wanted to share the Gospel with. Growing up … Read More

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12 Mar 2020

The Nicer No

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

The Nicer No Dealing with passive rebellion in our children “Why is the door standing wide open?” “Is your homework done?” “Did you remember to take out the trash?” “Are all your toys put away?” “Why is your … Read More

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25 Feb 2020

Questioning Couch Time

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Marriage | 0

Does couch time really make a difference? Can couch time look differently in my house? Does it have to take place on a couch? Do my children have to be in the room when we have couch time? Can … Read More

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19 Feb 2020

Couch Time on the Road

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Marriage | 0

Sometimes I feel so old. Take technology for instance. When my husband and I were young parents, we had a cell phone. Yes, one. It made phone calls and that was it! It weighed about five pounds and took up … Read More

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12 Feb 2020

Couch Time

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

How Something So Simple Can Affect Your Child So Profoundly Parenting hacks. Do you know of any? We wish that there was an easy, quick fix to so many of the struggles of parenthood. Parenting is a lot of hard … Read More

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8 Feb 2020

Words of Life, Part Two

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Family | 0

Life-giving Labels When the extraordinary trials of life come and we feel like the ship could sink, encouragement is vital. Sometimes words of life can be the life preserver that can help carry us through the darkest times. When our daughter Melody … Read More

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5 Feb 2020

Words of Life, Part One

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Family | 0

Gratitude Infuses Life with Joy Words of life are powerful. This is part one of a two-part blog on the practical ways to speak life to your family. I was talking with a lady named Teri who, along with her … Read More

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