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8 May 2017

Between the Bears

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

This Letter of Encouragement was originally published by our ministry friends, Dave & Lis Marr at One Family: https://onefamilyhwl.org/ We were half hugging, Dave’s arms around Lis’ shoulders, Lis’ arms around Dave’s waist. Looking at the room that, … Read More

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19 Apr 2017

The Importance of Family Traditions

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

How healthy is your family bank account? Would you say you are in the black or in the red? What if I removed the word “bank” and just asked, how healthy is your family account? Does that change your … Read More

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6 Mar 2017

Look What We Get To Do!

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

Like the anticipation of vacation or a trip to an amusement park, incorporating a new baby into your home and the lives of your other children is something to look forward to with joy, excitement and eager promise. No matter … Read More

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27 Feb 2017

Worldview by Susan Ekhoff

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

Worldview Our Launching Place and Destination I once got lost in Paris – true story. I was serving in Amsterdam with Youth with a Mission (YWAM) and our team had traveled to Paris for a long weekend. On the … Read More

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6 Nov 2016

The Meaning of Home

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

Apart from the orphaned child, most people grow up in families in which, from birth onward, they learn a way of life that gives meaning to their very existence. For most of us, the word home carries more than just … Read More

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23 Oct 2016

The Value of Preparation and Training at Home by Beth Blunk

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Babies, Moral Training, Routine, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Training | 0

Here’s the scene: Dad takes 2-year-old twins to a public family bathroom for the girls to go potty while Mom is busy nursing the baby. While helping the second twin, he turns to check on the first one who was … Read More

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9 Oct 2016

Kids’ Kitchen Table Painting Lesson for the Art Deficit Mom by Susan Ekhoff, Part 1

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

Kids love to paint, but most moms hate the thought of letting them. It’s too messy and too expensive and too hard to teach. If you are not a fan of letting your kids loose with an art project … Read More

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2 Oct 2016

Couch Time and Secure Children by Angela Pascoe

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

In the hectic pace of family life, Couch Time can often be one of the first things dropped from a full day. The following article comes from a blog by Angela Pascoe, a Contact Mum from our Growing Families Australia … Read More

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25 Sep 2016

One Standard Fits All

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

Given the fact that every child is endowed with unique gifts, talents and personality that set him or her apart from others, is it reasonable to expect similar achievements from each child? If the question was limited to intellectual capacities, … Read More

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18 Sep 2016

The Potato Principle

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Marriage, Training | 1

Closely tied to suppressing the waywardness in children is the Potato Principle—a concept shared by ministry associates, Don and Karen Kurtz. The Potato Principle was derived from a real mealtime experience. Here’s how the name came about. While dining … Read More

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