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9 Apr 2018

Transitioning From Playpen to Room Time

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

At around 18 months to 2 years of age, a toddler is ready to transition to room time instead of playpen time. What is room time? A time each day that is set by Mom or Dad when … Read More

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5 Mar 2018

It’s Playpen Time!

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

How old should your baby be to start using a playpen? 6 months? 9 months? A year? Never? Did you know that playpens can be introduced in baby’s first month of life? Babywise says, “Parents can begin using the … Read More

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27 Feb 2018

The Family Table – Positive Peer Pressure for Picky Eaters

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

We all want to raise children who will make healthy choices about food as adults. As is true with so many aspects of parenting, there are many steps we need to take to reach our goal and a wise parent … Read More

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15 Feb 2018

Write It Down; Make It Happen

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

I listened to a podcast a few years ago that talked about the importance of writing out your goals. Just by physically writing something down, you are 80% more likely to be successful. Just by writing it down! Today, I … Read More

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29 Jan 2018

Rhythms and Routines

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

If you’ve read Babywise or taken any of the GFI classes for younger children, you know the importance of routine. But what about routine for the stay-at-home mom whose kids are in school? Or the work-at-home mom? Or the almost … Read More

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24 Jan 2018

Why Routine?

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

Why routine? Why take the time to come up with a workable schedule that you and your kids follow each day? Why bring structure to the home by forming habits and sticking to a plan? Four main benefits for … Read More

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20 Jan 2018

Considering Context: What’s Really Going On Here?

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

Context can be defined as the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea. Context helps us fully understand and assess a situation. Why is context important? Because without considering context, it is really easy for a … Read More

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20 Oct 2017

Help Your Baby Adjust to the Time Change

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

Just when we think we’ve got a good routine going with our little ones, the calendar shows the end of Daylight Saving Time is quickly approaching. This year we’ll “fall back” an hour on Sunday, November 5th. You may … Read More

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13 Nov 2016

Beyond “God, bless Mommy; God, bless Daddy” by Susan Ekhoff

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

“God, bless Mommy, and Daddy, and Grandma, and Grandpa and . . .” This precious prayer marked the beginning of my children’s relationship with God and their concern for family and friends. But as they grew in their … 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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