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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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16 Jun 2017

How to Handle…Overwhelmed!!

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

After our children were grown and out of the house, Tim and I were called upon to help a brand new mom who was headed back to the hospital for emergency surgery. We savored the task at hand, helping these … Read More

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12 Jun 2017

Special Needs ~ Special Grace

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

About half way though my fifth pregnancy, my obstetrician began sharing some concerns about our unborn son. His arms and legs measured a little short, his movements were not as vigorous as desired, and there were concerns about the formation … 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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18 Dec 2016

Do Your Teens Do the Right Thing On Social Media?

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

I’m a big advocate for letting our teens be on social media. I think it is here to stay, and if our kids don’t learn how to do it well while they are in our home, and under our … Read More

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20 Nov 2016

Mealtime Manners & Etiquette

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

One fact of life we all must live with is that first impressions tend to prejudice all future impressions. That is why first impressions often become “lasting impressions.” It is also a fact that people tend to form favorable “first … 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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30 Oct 2016

Do Your Teens Do The Right Thing On Social Media? by Belinda Letchford

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

Belinda Letchford is a Contact Mom in the Growing Families Australia parenting ministry and author of the blog Live Life with Your Kids. In today’s technological world, Belinda brings up a conversation every parent should have with their tweens … 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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16 Oct 2016

Kids’ Kitchen Table Painting Lesson for the Art Deficit Mom by Susan Ekhoff, Part 2

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

Now it’s time to paint! Choose an appropriate size brush for the first area to be painted. Dip the brush into the paint, and then carefully fill the space designated for that color. Re-dip often. Blow-dry each section before … Read More

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