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April 11, 2022
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What A “Pittsburgher” Learned About Family in Cleveland

by John Salmon
My wife and I enjoyed a trip to Cleveland. We had a great time and met some wonderful people. (Yes, I am from Pittsburgh AND I found Cleveland fun & enjoyable…go figure.) After breakfast one morning we strolled through the Arcade 5 and saw this sign outside the Johnnysville Woods store. It lists “The 5...
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December 27, 2021
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Becoming an Expert Parent

by John Salmon
Experts work on basics all the time. Expert hockey players practice the basics of puck control; soccer players the basic of ball and foot control; instrumentalists the basics of scales and arpeggios…you get the idea. Experts never stop practicing the basics of their skills. The same applies to parents. To become expert parents, we need...
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November 15, 2021
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Do Not Steal Your Child’s Passion

by John Salmon
Unbelievable. Well, sort of….  I guess it really does make sense when you think about it. Let me explain and you decide what you think. The researchers chose only preschool age children who showed an interest in drawing to participate in this study. Then, they divided the preschool children into three groups. One group was...
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May 3, 2021
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Do Expectations Help or Hinder Your Marriage?

by John Salmon
I heard an interesting quote the other day: “Expectation is premeditated resentment.” Consider the truth of that statement for a moment. When our spouses do not meet our expectations, we become angry. That anger, if left unresolved, combines with continued unmet expectations to grow into resentment. That resentment will destroy our marriages. Don’t get me...
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April 13, 2020
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Sacrifice is Necessary in Marriage…BUT It’s Not All the Same

by John Salmon
Marital happiness and stability require sacrifice. In fact, you have to Give It Up to Lift Up Your Marriage. An act of sacrifice communicates value to your spouse and commitment to your marriage. Acts of sacrifice promote a sense of security, safety, and peace in your spouse (The Lost Art of Sacrifice).  BUT, not all...
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January 7, 2019
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Expectations, Skills, & a Happy Marriage

by John Salmon
What are your expectations in marriage? If your expectations are unrealistic, you’re probably going to be disappointed. The “lived happily ever after” expectation just doesn’t really work out that well. We all have our down times. Nor does the “you complete me” mentality make for a happy marriage. In the long run, we need to...
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March 7, 2015

Your Child’s “Best Teacher Eh-verrr”

by John Salmon
I still remember the day it happened. My daughter came home raving about her teacher. She loved him. He was the “best teacher eh-verrrr.” In fact, he was a good teacher. She learned a lot from him. But, he really wasn’t THE best teacher she ever had. I know because the best teacher any child ever...
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February 2, 2015

Teach Your Children to Excel

by John Salmon
We all want our children to excel. We may want our children to excel in different areas (sports, academics, music, theatre, dance, socialization, etc.), but we all want them to excel. Nobody wants to point out their children and say, “Yes, my children are mediocre at best.” No, we want our children to work hard...
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