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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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10 Jul 2016

Children and Socialization

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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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12 Jun 2016

Summer 2016: Making the Most of Every Opportunity by Jamie Wyse

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Adventure, Dads, For Teens, Marriage, Middle Years, Mom | 1

Summer has officially set in here at our house. The kids are counting on long summer days – swimming, camping, working in the garden, fires on the patio – all the things that make summer so special. I can feel … 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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16 May 2016

The Family Meal Table – What’s Happening at Yours? by Monica Brown

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

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

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27 Apr 2016

Precious in His Sight by Heather Patterson

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

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

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18 Apr 2016

Accountability by Susan Ekhoff

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

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

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11 Apr 2016

Children and Childhood Fears, Part 1 of 2

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Adventure, Crying, For Teens, Middle Years, Moral Training, Routine, Sleep Training, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Training | 0

How old were you when you first saw the ghoulish monkeys dispatched by the wicked witch of the west to pick up Dorothy and her dog, Toto? Do you remember the scene of winged monkeys spreading the gentle Scarecrow “here, … Read More

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