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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

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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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28 Aug 2016

Priorities by Angela Pascoe

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Here in the United States, we are getting back in the swing of things now that school has started. New rhythms and routines bring the perfect opportunity for re-examining our priorities. We all have different family sizes and schedules, but as … Read More

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7 Aug 2016

Mommy I’m Bored! Part 2 by Susan Ekhoff

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

The best playtimes are delightfully relational and often educational! Children are naturals at playing, but sometimes mom and dad are wise to prompt their play in constructive directions by pre-gathering ideas and supplies and creating a time and space. … Read More

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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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29 May 2016

Playpen Time, Part 1- The Benefits by Bethann Plumberg

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Babies, Babywise, Blanket, Crawling, Moral Training, Playpen | 0

Frequently when asked about various aspects of routine in older infants and toddlers the topic of play-pen time comes up. Often moms ask if using the play-pen is really necessary. Many do not realize the benefits of having and … Read More

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28 Apr 2015

Blanket Time Basics

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Babies, Babywise, Blanket, Crawling, Mom, Playpen, Routine, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Training | 0

While blanket time is usually an extension of playpen time training, it is an activity you can begin early on before a baby is mobile. For the crawler/or emerging walker, once you find that he is content in the … Read More

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7 Jan 2015

Help! My Baby’s Crying!

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

Nothing strikes fear in the heart of a new parent quite like a baby that won’t stop crying. While it is never easy to hear your baby cry, three simple steps can be taken to help assess the cry and … Read More

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