We hear certain folk truths all the time. Three folk truths I hear for parenting are: “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,” “Like father, like son,” and “He’s a chip off the old block.” But a recent study published in the British Journal of Psychology (Read How Far Does the Apple Fall From the...

May 8, 2016

The Top 12 Duties of a Mother

by John Salmon

Mothers have one of the most influential and important jobs in the world…and one of the most difficult. Just consider some of the duties a mother carries out on a daily basis. Chef: A mother cooks 2-3 meals a day. Sometimes, their children will love the meals you prepare. Sometimes, they will hate them. Most...

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April 4, 2016

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A Fourfold Legacy for My Family

by John Salmon

In my last blog I shared how people who have never seen a healthy family can begin to raise a healthy family themselves. In doing so, they redeem their family and set the coming generations on a new trajectory toward health and wholeness. In this blog, I wanted to share a brief overview of the...

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April 2, 2016

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Healthy Family? Never Saw One

by John Salmon

Struggling couples often arrive at my office caught up in a cycle of defensiveness, criticism, shame, hurt, and anger. After some information gathering, I might ask the couple who they know with a marriage they want to emulate. Too many (way too many) say they have never seen a good marriage. They name couples they...

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February 21, 2016

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A Father’s Surprising Difference

by John Salmon

Fathers, check this out—more proof of the significant difference you make in the lives of your children! Researchers from the University of New Castle followed 11,000 British men and woman for 30 years. They asked the parents of these men and woman how much quality time their father spent with them as children, activities like...

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October 18, 2014

Unplug for a Family Fun Night

by John Salmon

I enjoy technology as much as the next guy; but, sometimes technology can interfere with a good family fun night. So, unplug and enjoy your family. Turn off the computers, I-Pads, I-Phones, I-Pods (ai yai yai), X-Boxes, TV’s, and any other electronic distractions. Pull out some good old-fashioned board games and have some fun. ...

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August 23, 2014

Did It Again-The Emotional Cocktail of Parenting

by John Salmon

Well, I did it again. For the second year in a row I took my daughter to college, unpacked her belongings, said good-bye, and left her hundreds of miles away from “home.” I’m not complaining. I am proud of her…and excited to see where life takes her. She has grown and learned so much in...

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May 12, 2014

20 Family Rules for Social Media…Straight from God!

by John Salmon

Social Media tools have grown faster than I can keep up. I cannot come close to keeping up with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest while throwing a few pics out on Snapchat. I still have trouble texting. Even more confusing, I often wonder why people choose to post what they post. I’m not the only...

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April 8, 2014

The Absolutely Essential Battle for Successful Parents

by John Salmon

I’m sure you have heard someone say “You have to pick your battles” when it comes to parenting. It’s true. Sometimes it’s not worth the battle to make our children wear matching socks and tie their shoes when we have to wage battle to make them wear modest clothes. We do not want to force...

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Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree…Or Does It?

The Top 12 Duties of a Mother

A Fourfold Legacy for My Family

Healthy Family? Never Saw One

A Father’s Surprising Difference

The Meaning in Our Lives

Unplug for a Family Fun Night

Did It Again-The Emotional Cocktail of Parenting

20 Family Rules for Social Media…Straight from God!

The Absolutely Essential Battle for Successful Parents