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7 Jun 2020

Is ‘Cry-It-Out’ a Necessity When Sleep Training?

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

There seems to be some confusion regarding the cry-it-out method of getting your baby to sleep. Is it part of sleep training? Are there other ways to teach your little one to self-soothe? I have found that cry-it-out, sleep training, … Read More

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7 Oct 2019

When Bottle Feeding Was Not the Plan

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Babies | 4

I cried as I drove home that day. It happened again. No, it was not the first time I heard harsh words directed at me, nor would it be the last. She thought she was being helpful. She thought I … Read More

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24 Sep 2019

Babies and Playpens

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Babies, Boundaries | 0

Looking back on our parenting, there are things we are thankful we did, and using a playpen with our babies is one of them! Our oldest daughter was three weeks old when we moved in with my parents. Our … Read More

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22 Apr 2019

Starting Late…

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Infant Sleep | 0

What do you do if you don’t hear about Babywise or Preparation for Parenting until your baby is already six or twelve months old? Baby is not sleeping through the night and you want that to change…but is it … Read More

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3 Apr 2019

45-minute Intruder

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

The sleep/nap challenge of waking early is so common among babies that over time, it has gained a reputation and become known as the ’45-minute Intruder’. While the intruder can visit your baby at any time, it often shows up … Read More

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23 Jun 2018

Boundaries

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

Many of us have a love-hate relationship with boundaries, but the reality is that boundaries are a part of our adult lives on a daily basis. The speed limit signs dictate how fast we can drive on the highway, on … Read More

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4 Jun 2018

Keep Calm and Parent On!

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Crying, Moral Training, Toddlers & Preschoolers | 0

I recently sent an SOS email to a seasoned Growing Families mom, Jill Everson. Our youngest, who is 4, was really struggling to gain self-control on her own. We would send her to “sit on the rug and gain self-control” … Read More

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17 May 2018

Preparation for Parenting Reminders

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Babies, Babywise, Preparation for Parenting | 1

Here are just a few snippets (in no particular order) from Prep that are good things to keep in mind to help things go more smoothly when you’ve added a new baby to the family. Keep the husband and wife … Read More

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27 Apr 2018

A Toy Story

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

Once upon a time, there was a mommy in a very small town in Colorado. She and her husband took all of the Growing Families classes available. She was hooked! Her Prep baby slept through the night at eight … Read More

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26 Jan 2018

Moving From The Crib To The Bed

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

The age at which a child transitions from a crib to a big bed is up to the parents. Some start as early as 12 months, others wait until much later. I have found that 2 years old … Read More

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