Children are smart. I may be preaching to the choir, but I have to say it again, “Children are really smart!” They are like little scientists, observing everything and figuring out what makes it tick. They study the properties of objects by banging, shaking, throwing, and squeezing them in order to discover what is hard...

February 21, 2013

Parenting the Curious Explorer

by John Salmon

Children…curiosity…exploration…constant questioning. These words seem almost synonymous, don’t they? In fact, children love to explore. They have an incessant curiosity that leads them to actively investigate everything around them. They explore things with their eyes, ears, hands, and even mouth. Like miniature scientists they study the world around them to discover “how” and “why” things...

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January 26, 2013

Help! My Teen Lies to Me!

by John Salmon

Yes, it is true. Teens lie. Teens argue. Teens often want to have their cake and eat it too. They want to be given the freedom of independence while relying on their parents’ supportive cash for gas money and money to go out with friends. It is a very confusing time—for teens and parents. As parents, we...

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January 12, 2013

3 Signs You Are A Helicopter Parent

by John Salmon

Are you protective of your children? Perhaps even a helicopter parent? Children need a parent to protect and guide them, no doubt. They need parents who will teach them right from wrong and hold them accountable to those standards. They benefit from parents that will support them and advocate for them when necessary. However, in...

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November 4, 2012

Parents, Do You Bail, Pounce, or Let ’em Suffer

by John Salmon

I reread the story of the Prodigal Son the other day. You might recall the story…a son asks his father for his inheritance. This loving father gives his son his inheritance, no questions asked. The son leaves home and blows the whole thing on wasteful living. He ends up broke, without friends, and working one of...

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October 13, 2012

How Grace-full Is Your Family

by John Salmon

Grace plays a huge role in a healthy, loving family. In fact, how a family responds to grace and shares grace will ultimately shape their family. Grace balances the two ends of the see-saw: relationship and rules, love and limits. Unfortunately, not all families practice a healthy expression of grace. Not all families share grace...

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September 22, 2012

How to Train Your Children

by John Salmon

How to Train Your Dragon (oops, I mean) Children Maybe,” [Old Wrinkly] said, “you can train a dragon better by talking to it than by yelling at it.” “That’s sweet,” said Hiccup, “and a very touching thought. However…from what I know about dragons…I should say that yelling was a pretty good method.” “But it has...

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Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

How To Discipline Your Little Einstein

Parenting the Curious Explorer

Help! My Teen Lies to Me!

3 Signs You Are A Helicopter Parent

Parents, Do You Bail, Pounce, or Let ’em Suffer

How Grace-full Is Your Family

How to Train Your Children