That’s right—you read that title correctly: Good Parents Do Nothing…well, sometimes anyway. I know it goes against our grain and our desire to create the perfect child, but sometimes the best course of action to take with your child is to do nothing. Don’t get me wrong; I still think parents need to remain very...

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August 3, 2013

The Secret Soil of Growing Healthy Children

by John Salmon

Shhhh…I have something to tell you, a tip to help you raise healthy, mature children. Here it is: the seeds of maturity grow best in the rich soil of acceptance. I know, it is not a great revelation, but, it is true nonetheless. The soil of acceptance nourishes an inner feeling of being loved and...

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July 27, 2013

3 Tips to Nurture an Amazing Family Panacea

by John Salmon

After years in the family lab (aka—my home and family) and conducting research (my kids say I “experiment” with them, but I really don’t “experiment”…I just try different things) on the many factors involved in family happiness (learning from my multiple mistakes), I have finally discovered a miracle cure for many family ails. That’s right,...

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July 27, 2013

Whose Problem Is That?!

by John Salmon

Joey approached his mom at ten o’clock last night and said, “Mom, I need a poster board to do my school project. It’s due tomorrow. You need to go to Wal-Mart and get me the poster board?” He had never mentioned this project to his mother before last night. Whose problem is that? Susie,...

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July 20, 2013

10 Ways to Honor Your Family

by John Salmon

Honoring family members simplifies life. Really, it does. When family members honor one another, each person can relax in the trust of one another’s faithfulness; they can rest secure in family relationships. The whole family can walk in the freedom and openness of the truth, and celebrate the joy of being encouraged by one another’s...

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June 15, 2013

Men, Build 6 Pillars of Trust

by John Salmon

Do you want a strong, lasting marriage? A marriage that fills you and your spouse with joy until “death do us part?” Do you want a marriage that will inspire your children to “never settle for less” in their own marriage? A marriage that leaves a legacy of hope and teaches positive boundaries that will...

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June 15, 2013

Avoid Pushing 5 of Your Children’s Buttons

by John Salmon

I hate it when people “push my buttons.” Don’t you? Our children do not like to have their buttons pushed either. Effective parents learn to identify those buttons and avoid pushing them. I must admit, I still push a few buttons on accident; and, when I do, disaster ensues. So, I decided to look into...

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June 8, 2013

The Amazing Power of a Label in Family

by John Salmon

Labels help us explain things like our occupation, food, or moods. After all, it is much easier to say, “I’m a therapist (or teacher or chemical engineer or accountant)” than it is to explain all the nuances of what you really do. At the same time, labels can limit us. Kierkegaard once said, “Once you label...

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June 1, 2013

My Life Is About To Change

by John Salmon

Please, allow me a slight digression from my usual blog. This is a transitional week for my family…my life is about to change! Yes, the time has come for my oldest daughter to graduate from high school. We are very proud of her. She is bright and intelligent, a lovely person and a talented musician. She...

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May 25, 2013

Memorial Day

by John Salmon

On Memorial Day we remember those who currently serve, and have served, in the military to protect our freedom. Each year I seem to grow more grateful for the sacrifices military men and women have made to grant us the freedom to raise our families in peace. Benjamin Disraeli once said that “The legacy of...

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Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

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Good Parents Do Nothing!!!

The Secret Soil of Growing Healthy Children

3 Tips to Nurture an Amazing Family Panacea

Whose Problem Is That?!

10 Ways to Honor Your Family

Men, Build 6 Pillars of Trust

Avoid Pushing 5 of Your Children’s Buttons

The Amazing Power of a Label in Family

My Life Is About To Change

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