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21 Aug 2016

The One Degree of Change by Susan Ekhoff

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

I’ve been experimenting with the simplicity and power of a one–degree change. Here’s how it works in principle: When I see a major family issue that needs my attention, instead of defaulting to frozen inaction, I hold the whole … Read More

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7 Aug 2016

Mommy I’m Bored! Part 2 by Susan Ekhoff

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

The best playtimes are delightfully relational and often educational! Children are naturals at playing, but sometimes mom and dad are wise to prompt their play in constructive directions by pre-gathering ideas and supplies and creating a time and space. … Read More

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31 Jul 2016

Mommy I’m Bored! Part 1 by Susan Ekhoff

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

We have longed for these relaxing summer days, but from a child’s perspective, they can seem to lag. When we hear “Mommy, I’m bored!” or better yet, before we hear it, it’s wise to prepare some activities that direct … Read More

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17 Jul 2016

Parents and Their Social Obligation

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

We live in a world where it seems everything and everyone is connected. A decision made in Moscow, Washington, or Beijing can have a ripple effect on the rest of the world for years to come. This is called the … Read More

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10 Jul 2016

Children and Socialization

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

There is a utopian theory suggesting mankind can engineer the perfect socialized child and that scary thought usually has a preschool component attached to it. The very nature of children wars against the notion that a formalized preschool experience can … Read More

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3 Jul 2016

The Family Comparison Game, Part 2 – by Susan Ekhoff

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

In part 1 of the “The Family Comparison Game,” I shared about my taxing and toxic family comparisons. I’ve been guilty of comparing myself and my parenting, my children’s character and education – even our spiritual gifts – with others. … Read More

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19 Jun 2016

The Family Comparison Game, Part 1 – by Susan Ekhoff

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

There was a time when I lived the Family Comparison Game. Here’s how I played: There was an imaginary line between families who were successful and those who needed some work. My goal was to keep our family bobbing … Read More

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5 Jun 2016

Playpen Time, Part 2 – Introducing it to your Baby, by Bethann Plumberg

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Babies, Babywise, Blanket, Crawling, Infant Sleep, Moral Training, Playpen | 1

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

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29 May 2016

Playpen Time, Part 1- The Benefits by Bethann Plumberg

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Babies, Babywise, Blanket, Crawling, Moral Training, Playpen | 0

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

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22 May 2016

Freedom to Grow

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Dads, For Teens, Middle Years, Mom, Moral Training | 0

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

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