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25 Jul 2020

The Many Faces of Stealing

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

Question: My child is only three years old but in a recent conversation with some other moms, the question of children stealing came up. Is there a way I can be proactive in teaching my child that stealing is wrong? … Read More

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12 May 2020

Using Words Rightly

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Speak Life | 0

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness. Proverbs 15:1-2 Understanding godly communication was one of the hardest things … Read More

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19 Nov 2018

Thankfulness Changes Everything

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Speak Life | 1

Thankfulness Changes Everything How does thankfulness enable others to see the glory of God? What motivates thankfulness? Is a thankful heart only present when good things happen and life goes our way? What about when things aren’t going well … Read More

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14 Aug 2018

Bully Power ~ Battling A Bully

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

There are strong emotions triggered when parents learn of any form of victimization of their child. It feels like you need to plan a reconnaissance mission, send up your drone, or set an ambush… whatever it takes to protect … Read More

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9 Aug 2018

Bully Power ~ Bully Prevention

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

Prevention The best way to stop a bully is not allowing one to develop; parents have the greatest opportunity to prevent a bully from emerging. Rather than making the assumption a child knows better than to bully another child, … Read More

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4 Aug 2018

Bully Power ~ Unmasking a Bully

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

How long has bullying been around? The act of bullying has been around since the first siblings were on the earth. Cain rose up and bullied Abel to the grave. Joseph was bullied by his brothers to the point … Read More

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23 Jul 2018

First Time Obedience

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

“Yes, Mom. I’ll obey. Right away. All the way. The happy way.” What would you do if your six-year-old answered your instruction with this little mantra? What if I told you I know children who have done this? Would you … Read More

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18 Jul 2018

First-Time Obedience with Context

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

What does first-time obedience look like in your family today? After teaching GFI parenting classes for over 20 years, this is the question we began asking parents that were part of our Growing Kids God’s Way class. First-time obedience may … Read More

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8 Jul 2018

When Feelings Get Hurt

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

A cold look, being ignored or laughed at, or a stuffy “You’re not invited” can be hurtful to anyone. Relationships are complicated. I am a math girl. I think in equations and flowcharts. If you do this, then the result … Read More

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13 May 2018

Speak Life

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Speak Life | 1

“When you see something beautiful in someone, tell them. It may take a second to say, but for them it could last a lifetime.” I saw this quote on Facebook today. I took note of it because I knew I … Read More

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