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Smile for a Happier Family

Ever wake up feeling kind of blue and irritated? I have! When someone wakes up in a bad mood, the whole house feels the weight of that mood. Everyone becomes more cautious and quiet, less carefree. Smiles become scarce. The whole house seems heavier, tired, even more depressed and burdened. When days like this occur...

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August 5, 2017

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Beatitudes for a Happy Family

by John Salmon

Happy the family in which all family members recognize their deep need to receive and give love and acceptance. They will experience the true joys of intimate family relationships. Happy the family who openly shares emotions with one another, embracing one another in times of sorrow and pain, and celebrating one another in times...

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July 31, 2017

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Teach Your Children to Live Happy

by John Salmon

I’m always on the lookout for ways to promote happiness in my family and teach my children how to live happy lives (Family Fun Night). Researchers from the University of Zurich just added another tool to my Family Happiness Training Toolbox (Generous People Live Happier Lives). In this study, fifty people were given 25 Swiss...

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Celebration Family Shepherds

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July 24, 2017

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The T.A.P. Garden Could Save Your Marriage

by John Salmon

A couple of friends recently went to Haiti with Team Tassy to “Run Across Haiti.” His wife sent beautiful pictures and wonderful descriptions of the work they did while in Haiti. One post in particular caught my attention. I wanted to share it with you. With her permission (thank you Kristen Mauclair), here it is…a...

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July 15, 2017

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Add Meaning to Life by Building Routine?

by John Salmon

Meaning and routine…those are two words we don’t often think of together. Instead, we think of routine as dull, the “same old thing,” and “stuck in a rut.” Who finds meaning in that? Research, on the other hand, suggests that we gain a greater sense of meaning in our lives when we practice routines. Yes,...

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July 11, 2017

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My Cell Phone is Ripping Me Off!!

by John Salmon

Let me just give you the quote right here, at the beginning of the blog. “The mere presence of one’s smartphone reduces available cognitive capacity and impairs cognitive functioning, even though people feel they’re giving their full attention and focus to the task at hand.” This is the finding of a study out of the...

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July 3, 2017

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Aww, That’s So Cute!!

by John Salmon

Did you ever watch and listen to a group of teen women (or any age really) looking at pictures of puppies, bunnies, or babies? Each picture is followed by the unsolicited chorus of “Aww, that’s so cute.” If you’ve never had that experience, stop by my house sometime and watch my daughter looking at pictures. ...

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The Power of LOL

by John Salmon

Our communities and our families are being devastated by addiction. Drug use is destroying –families and we need to do everything we can to stop its contagion. I know this may sound simplistic…and in a way, it is; but I have an idea to help stem the rise of drug addiction. Now, I know that...

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June 10, 2017

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A Special Ingredient for Healthy Families

by John Salmon

A middle school boy told me what he liked and didn’t like about his family. Interestingly, he liked the family dinners they used to have. He disliked that they no longer had those family dinners. Even as a middle school boy, he missed family dinners! Family dinners provided him the time he desired to slow...

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Celebration Family Shepherds

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June 5, 2017

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A 30-Day Family Happiness Challenge

by John Salmon

We all want happy families. In fact, I’m implementing a 30-day family happiness challenge in my home and I’d like to invite you to join along. It really isn’t all that hard. But, it will demand doing certain things every day for 30 days. So, set the reminder on your phone, write them on a...

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Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Smile for a Happier Family

Beatitudes for a Happy Family

Teach Your Children to Live Happy

The T.A.P. Garden Could Save Your Marriage

Add Meaning to Life by Building Routine?

My Cell Phone is Ripping Me Off!!

Aww, That’s So Cute!!

The Power of LOL

A Special Ingredient for Healthy Families

A 30-Day Family Happiness Challenge