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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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24 Jul 2016

Covering Your Husband in Prayer: Before, Beside and Behind

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

Wives, have you ever thought about the role God has placed our husbands in? He has set our men up as leaders in our homes. He has given them the role of being our protectors and providers. He has … 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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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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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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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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11 May 2016

Where Are You Going? Part 2 by Julie Young

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

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

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7 May 2016

Hey Mom!

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6 May 2016

Being a Mom is Tough by Roxie Ramseyer

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

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

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