The best way to introduce the play-pen is to use it from the beginning. As soon as your baby comes out of the sleepy newborn stage and begins to have some actual waketime, chose one time per day to … Read More
Frequently when asked about various aspects of routine in older infants and toddlers the topic of play-pen time comes up. Often moms ask if using the play-pen is really necessary. Many do not realize the benefits of having and … Read More
The freedom to fail is such an important concept to grasp no matter the ages of your children. As parents, we need to reshape our definition of “failure.” This article, written by one of our Contact Moms and her husband, … Read More
The Family Meal Table – What’s Happening at Yours? Behavior at the table says a lot about behavior in general – what do our children learn at the family meal table? If families would go through the process of … Read More
Did you dream last week? And I mean DREEEEEAAAAAM? Big, huge, ginormous, God-sized dreams for your children? Did you dream about what their hearts will look like? What their character will look like? What experiences they will have in … Read More
I love being a mom! Sometimes, however, this calling can be really hard. When the children are young, being a mom is exhausting because we are needed for everything. Then when they are teens….the difficulties become the emotional and … Read More
Have you ever planned a road trip with your family? You know, where everyone piles into the van, backpacks loaded with games and books, lots of loud sing-a-long music playing, and suitcases precariously strapped to the rooftop? What was your … Read More
My daughter has a raggedy old bunny that she sleeps with. One night as her dad was tucking her into bed, she told him how much she loved Bunny and that she would like to give it to her daughter … Read More
“Start with the end in mind.” Stephen R. Covey My husband and I began to emphasize family identity many years ago with fledgling attempts toward a little understood goal; we just didn’t know what would have the most … Read More
It had been an aggravating day. My children’s attitudes were draining my patience. In my frustration I was only making matters worse. Then I remembered! I would be meeting with my accountability friends on Monday evening. Hope rising, I … Read More
Helping Children Manage and Overcome Fear Some fears need to be managed, while other fears can be overcome with time and education. Here are some facts and suggestions to consider while working with your child’s fears. Fear itself … Read More