I read the summaries of two studies, and I’d like to share the results with you and your family. The first study involved over 220 participants in a program of weekly “nature-based activities” for either 1 to 4 weeks, 5 to 8 weeks, or 9 to 12 weeks. The “nature-based activities” included one of three...

Celebration Family Shepherds Honor

August 9, 2025

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5 Actions to Nurture Children’s Emotional Health in Adulthood

by John Salmon

We all want our children to mature into adults who are generally happy but still experience a full range of healthy emotions. We nurture them so they can not only experience a full range of emotions but manage those emotions in a healthy way. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) interferes with that goal. A study published...

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Family Shepherds Honor

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August 4, 2025

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Challenge & Joy of Connection

by John Salmon

Research seems to suggest that each generation reports a lower sense of happiness and well-being than the generation preceding them. In the past, happiness and well-being was high in young adulthood, dipped some during middle age, and rose again in older adults. Now, it simply seems that each younger generation has a lower sense of...

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Family Shepherds Honor

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August 2, 2025

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Nurturing the Evolution of Gratitude

by John Salmon

“What do you say?” Have you ever encouraged your child to express their gratitude by asking them that question? Maybe you took a more direct approach and simply said: “Tell them thank you.” But is that the best way to nurture gratitude in our children. I say “nurture” gratitude because gratitude evolves as children age....

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Family Shepherds Honor

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Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Nature, a Chat, & Family

5 Actions to Nurture Children’s Emotional Health in Adulthood

Challenge & Joy of Connection

Nurturing the Evolution of Gratitude