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Archives / February 2012
February 25, 2012

Family Identity: You Get What You Give

by John Salmon
I just finished reading a section of Compassion (Nouwen, McNeill, and Morrison) in which the authors offered an interesting reflection on self-image. They believe that competition forms the basis of our self-image and motivation in our current society. Ask school officials, coaches, bosses, or media reporters what defines a person and they will likely say...
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Grace    Honor
                       
February 25, 2012

6 Ingredients to Satisfy Your Children’s Hunger for Security

by John Salmon
Do you know what children hunger for most? Security—the kind that flows from relationship. More than anything, children want to know they are secure in their parents’ love and affection. They long to know the security of unconditional acceptance in their parents’ lives. If this hunger goes unsatisfied, children remain restless. They go on the...
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Celebration    Family Shepherds    Grace    Honor
                       
February 18, 2012

3 Parenting Skills to End Sibling Conflict

by John Salmon
“Help. All my kids do is fight. There is constant conflict. What can I do?” If that sounds like your house, learn to R.A.P. No, I am not talking about learning to speak rhythmically against a background of rhythm instruments while practicing hip hop moves. My children would die of embarrassment if I tried. No,...
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Family Shepherds    Honor
           
February 12, 2012

Slaying the Monsters in Your Child’s Life

by John Salmon
Every day our children battle dragons and other mythical monsters. Boggarts, shape-shifters that assume the form of a child’s greatest fears and insecurities, dance in your children’s minds. They tower over your children, taking the form of personal failure, overwhelming schedules, rejecting peers, family instability, financial woes, or even death of a friend. Boggarts appear larger...
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February 4, 2012

Top 4 Times for Parent-Child Talks

by John Salmon
SHH…I have a secret. I have to tell you this secret because it could revolutionize your relationship with your children. This part is no secret, but—children encounter little aggravations and hassles all day long. We all know that! These hassles are like little lake flies buzzing around their head or little parasites trying to burrow...
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February 4, 2012

The Best Valentine’s Gift Ever

by John Salmon
Valentine’s Day approaches and couples everywhere busily search for the perfect gift. Perhaps you have considered jewelry, hotel getaways, singing cards, romantic dinners, or funny knick knacks to make your spouse laugh. Let me suggest that you give the best Valentine’s gift ever. (Don’t worry; no pressure.) Although this sounds like a bold statement, I believe...
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Celebration    Honor