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21 Feb 2018

Surprises of the Heart

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Moral Training, Speak Life, Training | 1

Our family is in an interesting season. Our oldest is approaching the middle years, so we’re having a lot more conversations about things and asking her a lot of questions. It’s great to watch her begin to draw from the … Read More

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10 Dec 2017

Santa or No Santa

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Holidays | 0

To Santa or not to Santa…that is the question that plagues many parents this time of year. As the youngest of four children, I never stood a chance of believing in Santa Claus. Let’s face it, the further you … Read More

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23 Nov 2017

The Real Secret to Cultivating a Thankful Heart

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

Everywhere you look this time of year, there are messages about gratitude and how to cultivate a deeper sense of happiness or contentment in life. And while all of those things are okay, I wonder if the real issue … Read More

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27 Sep 2017

WHEN HE WORKS…..ALOT!!!

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

My claim to fame, if I actually have one, is that I was an Army wife for twenty-five years. My title of Army wife could be easily substituted for other titles such as: single mom, home repairman, Uber driver, … Read More

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18 Sep 2017

The Real Deal

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Marriage, Moral Training, Speak Life | 2

Rich and I have been on this parenting journey for nine years. We’ve learned a lot from many people who have gone before us. We’ve stayed up nights tending to sick kids and prayed many prayers for our children’s hearts. … Read More

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4 Sep 2017

Back to School: Winding up those brains again

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

The first couple of weeks back to school for the year can be hard work for both parents and kids. We’ve had a great break during the summer, and that was just what we needed back in May! During those … Read More

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14 Aug 2017

Almost Fall: Easing Back into Routine…

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

Even with the best of intentions, in summer routine often gets away from us. So many fun activities, vacations, visits with family and friends, later bedtimes and later mornings…it’s all good, but it does make keeping the kids on a … Read More

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31 Jul 2017

School Daze?

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

Do you know what I saw in the store the other day? School supplies! School Supplies? Didn’t school just let out? How can it possibly be time for school to start again? If you are like me, you might feel … Read More

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3 Jul 2017

Mommy, Come Play With Me!

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

It’s July. Already I’m feeling exhausted trying to come up with ways to keep my son entertained. I’ll admit, I’ve played enough Monopoly and Legos for a lifetime and it can seem wearying in the moment. Maybe you are … Read More

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22 May 2017

Are Super Heroes Good or Bad?

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

Let’s face it, Mom and Dad. Superheroes are just plain fun. They fly, they run, they stop bullets. What kid does not like pretending they are invincible? As parents, we are sometimes left wondering, “Are superheroes good or bad?” … Read More

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