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Archives / May 2017
May 29, 2017
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Build Muscles that Matter in Your Children

by John Salmon
Our children need to have strong muscles to survive in this world. No, I’m not talking about biceps and pecs. I’m talking about the really important muscles, not the ones that will help them do chin-ups. These important muscles do more than look good and help them carry heavy grocery bags. These muscles help maintain...
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Family Shepherds
              
May 27, 2017
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A Provocative Secret for a More Satisfying Sex Life

by John Salmon
I am amazed at society’s obsessive search for a satisfying sex life. Well…I’m not surprised people want a great sex life; but I am surprised about the focus of that search for a great sex life. The main thrust of society’s search for a satisfying sex life remains focused on the physical aspects of sex—the...
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Celebration
           
May 22, 2017
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Down the Rabbit Hole of Cooperation

by John Salmon
Sometimes I am impressed and amazed by the simplest things. For instance, a study on children swinging together recently sent me on a journey down the rabbit hole of cooperation. Let me explain. The University of Washington released a study in which they randomly assigned pairs of four-year-old children (who did not know one another)...
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Family Shepherds
        
May 8, 2017
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3 Simple Ways to Bond With Your Child

by John Salmon
Children who have a strong bond with their parents feel more secure. They listen to their parents better and internalize positive values more readily. Children with strong parental bonds are less likely to become drug users and tend to earn better grades. With all this in mind, parents want a strong bond with their children....
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Family Shepherds
        
May 6, 2017
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31 Acts of Kindness to Strengthen Your Marriage

by John Salmon
Marriages thrive when spouses honor one another on a daily basis. In fact, spouses who honor one another exhibit more humor and affection during conflict. They make-up with one another more effectively after negative interactions. They also report more romance, passion, and better sex when they honor and feel honored. I don’t know about you,...
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