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June 18, 2016
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Arguing With Your Spouse: A Pain in the Back…or Worse!

by John Salmon
The University of CA (Berkeley) and Northwestern University recently published the results of a study following 156 heterosexual couples for 20 years. The authors examined how the couple’s way of managing “conflict conversations” impacted their health over time. They found a link between “stonewalling” (which includes barely speaking, little to no eye contact, emotionally shutting...
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November 1, 2014

Avoid 5 Practices to Have a Successful Family Conflict

by John Salmon
Yes, you can have a successful family conflict! Successful conflict increases mutual understanding and intimacy. It draws families closer together. Conflict also reveals ways to help your family grow stronger. Conflict can do this and more if we avoid five practices. If you let these five practices sneak into your family conflict, misunderstandings increase. Anger grows....
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October 11, 2014

A Baker’s Dozen to Show Grace in Troubled Relationships

by John Salmon
John Gottman believes “91% of the time the ground is ripe for miscommunications” in a marriage. I don’t know about the percentage, but I know conflict and misunderstandings arise in every family. It is inevitable. But, have you notice that family conflict can go from bad to worse in no time? Grace gets thrown out the...
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July 27, 2014

A Great Way to Win an Argument

by John Salmon
If you have been married for any length of time, you know that arguments happen. If you have ever parented a teen, you definitely know that arguments happen. And arguments escalate. Each person conspires to make the other person understand “what I’m saying.” Defensiveness increases. Voices get louder. Heart rates begin to increase. Breathing accelerates....
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July 5, 2014

Quit Taking Your Spouse’s Perspective

by John Salmon
Who should you think about during an argument with your spouse—me, you, I, us??? That is a good question. We have probably all heard the advice to step back and see our spouse’s point of view during an argument. This common wisdom advises us to see things through the other person’s eyes and walk a...
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June 9, 2014

Sibling Rivalry–The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

by John Salmon
Siblings argue. They have disagreements that escalate to yelling and screaming…maybe even name calling, pushing, and physical aggression. Not all sibling rivalry is bad. Some of it is good…and some is downright ugly. Take a moment to consider the good, the bad, and the ugly of sibling rivalry. Some sibling rivalry is good. As long...
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November 16, 2013

How to Get Fired As A Parent

by John Salmon
Are you tired of being in the role of parent? Tired of all the decisions, responsibilities, and demands? Well, if you are tired of your role as parent, I have a plan to get you fired! That’s right—you can get fired from your role as a parent with one easy step. One step and you will...
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November 9, 2013

How to Win the Parent-Child Conflict

by John Salmon
When parent-child conflicts arise (and they will!), it does no good if the child always wins and gets his way. The conflict is really not resolved if the parent pulls rank, asserts parental power, and enforces parental wishes either. Just consider how you managed your parents pulling rank and using power to make you do...
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November 2, 2013

Who Should Win the Battle: Parent or Child?

by John Salmon
It is inevitable. I’m sorry to say it, but it’s true. No matter how wonderful your parenting skills, the time will come when you and your child have a disagreement. You will expect your child to complete a chore and they will not want to. You will want them home by curfew and they will...
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October 12, 2013

Improve Your Family With This One Honest Change

by John Salmon
“You have no idea what you’re doing.” “You are so lazy.” “You have nothing to cry about.” “You always want the last word, don’t you?” “You just need to listen better.” “You should give your friend a chance.” “You better stop that now or else…” These statements all have something in common. Can you see...
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