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Archives / May 2015
May 23, 2015

The Marriage I Want My Kids to See

by John Salmon
I have two daughters, both in transition from the late teen years into young adulthood. I have some mixed feelings about this. They are wonderful young ladies and I love spending time with them; but they will soon leave home. Eventually, they will marry and begin their own families. Someone else will become the “man...
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May 18, 2015

Prime Your Children for Success

by John Salmon
Many skills can boost your children’s success, but the ability to communicate well is one of the most important. Effective communication will boost your children’s chance of success in personal life and vocational life. Clear communication will enable your children to effectively express their needs and ideas. Effective communication will empower your children to manage...
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May 16, 2015

Welcome to the Dead Zone

by John Salmon
Cell phones, computers, and other technology have many benefits when we carefully manage their use. However, technology devices seem to be taking over our lives. Check out  these mobile device statistics I recently read (7 Important Reasons to Unplug): • 84% of cell phone users claim they could not go a single day without their...
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May 11, 2015

A Dozen Phrases Every Child Needs to Hear

by John Salmon
What parents say is powerful in the life of their children. Children hang their life, their very identity, on their parents’ words. Even the words said in passing have an impact on children. If children constantly hear their parents call them “stupid” or “a disappointment,” they will come to believe they are “stupid” and “disappointment.”...
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May 4, 2015

A Family Activity that “Does All That”?

by John Salmon
Would you like a great family activity filled with fun? One that gives you and your family lots of fresh air and a little fun exercise? An activity that can help your family grow more intimate and your children more mature? An afternoon activity to bring a smile to everyone’s faces and give each person...
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