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20 Apr 2020

A Pandemic Perspective – Having Your Students at Home

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Routine | 1

Do you unexpectedly have your college student(s) living at home due to the closure of campuses? We do! Or maybe your high schoolers are suddenly learning from home after their schools closed. As a former homeschool family, I blissfully pictured … Read More

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12 Feb 2020

Couch Time

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

How Something So Simple Can Affect Your Child So Profoundly Parenting hacks. Do you know of any? We wish that there was an easy, quick fix to so many of the struggles of parenthood. Parenting is a lot of hard … Read More

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26 Aug 2019

It’s Okay to Say No

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

I am the queen of collecting time management books. Each one I read gives at least one “Ah ha!” tip that helps my life run smoother. These wonderful books have touched all areas of my life as a wife, mother, … Read More

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19 Feb 2019

Tidying Up – the Unexpected Benefits of Structure and Routine

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Routine, Structure, Training | 1

As a Contact Mom, I often tout the advantages that structure and routine can bring to one’s day, both for parents and children alike. And while I often share this with my words, it probably hasn’t inspired hordes of people … Read More

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26 Jan 2019

Structure/Routine: How Much is Too Much?

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Flexibility, Routine, Structure | 0

Some moms who read this blog might just be trying to get through their days. They are even asking themselves, “What is structure? And where do I start?” Structure is not something that is one-size-fits-all. I have always appreciated … Read More

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18 Jan 2019

Make it Easy on Yourself!

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

Happy New Year! It’s that season where we make plans, dream dreams, and promise, “This year will be different!” How do you want to make this year great? Have a daily quiet time? Eat better? Exercise consistently? Stay within … Read More

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9 Sep 2018

Fun Days!

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Routine | 0

Structure is a beautiful thing. Your children know what to expect and when to expect it. Being a very orderly person, I enjoy knowing what comes next in our routine. But what about the days that fall apart or just … Read More

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4 Sep 2018

Back to School for Parents

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Routine | 0

“So, what do you do?” the curious new friend asked. “Oh, I’m just working on my PhD,” the young mom replied with a smile. I wish I had a dollar for every time someone asked me what I did. And … Read More

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30 Jul 2018

Self-Control Brings Spiritual Discernment

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

”Pay attention to everything that goes on around you.” If my children heard this statement once, they’ve heard it a thousand times. This statement was key to my teaching them the virtue of self-control. In a digital age, our … Read More

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27 Apr 2018

A Toy Story

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

Once upon a time, there was a mommy in a very small town in Colorado. She and her husband took all of the Growing Families classes available. She was hooked! Her Prep baby slept through the night at eight … Read More

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