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June 21, 2013

A Parent Stands, Stoops, & Stays

by John Salmon
I recently read a quote by Eugene Peterson from his book entitled A Long Obedience in the Same Direction. Mr. Peterson was referring to “God’s posture of blessing” when he said, “God stands– He is foundational and dependable. God stoops–He kneels to our level and meets us where we are. God stays–He sticks with us...
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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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May 25, 2013

Are You Manipulated or Accepting of Your Child’s Emotion?

by John Salmon
“No, you can’t have a cookie. We’re eating supper soon.” As soon as the word “no” came out of my mouth, my daughter’s eyes watered, her lower lip protruded, her chin began to quiver and a tear gently rolled down her cheek. I watched…my heart went out to her…what should I do?    “Give me your...
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May 18, 2013

4 Benefits of Negotiating with Your Child

by John Salmon
As parents, we play an ever-changing role in our children’s lives. We remain limit-setters and boundary markers throughout our children’s lives; but, our limit-setting role changes as our children mature. We want them to internalize “non-negotiable boundaries” and learn to establish more negotiable boundaries independently. So, we negotiate some boundaries with them. Yes, negotiable boundaries...
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May 4, 2013

The Most Powerful Discipline Weapon Known to Man

by John Salmon
If you are looking for the most powerful discipline weapon known to man, you have come to the right place. It will sound simple…too simple. In fact, I’m almost embarrassed to even mention this disciplinary tool. Still, it is powerful. This disciplinary weapon is powerful enough that most adults still recall how their parents used...
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April 6, 2013

Do You Use Accountability as a Club or a Staff?

by John Salmon
Accountability helps children develop into mature adults. It teaches them wisdom and gives them insight into the consequences of various behaviors. Accountability enables children to know right from wrong, to courageously stand for right, and to live out values of virtue and integrity. With that goal in mind, parents hold children accountable. But, do you...
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February 23, 2013

4 Steps to a New Child

by John Salmon
Parents help their children replace problem behavior with more appropriate behavior. It sounds so simple when stated in that sentence; but, every parent knows that helping children grow is anything but simple! Here are four steps that just might ease the way a little. At the very least, these four steps for helping change behavior...
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February 2, 2013

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Praising Your Child

by John Salmon
Parents can promote good behavior, maturity, and positive growth in their children through encouragement and praise…well, most of the time. Encouragement and praise can also undermine a child’s growth and maturity. “What’s that you say?” It is true. If we, as parents, want encouragement to promote maturity and positive growth in our children, rather than...
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