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January 11, 2016
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Because I Said So

by John Salmon
I was talking to a young man last week about his struggles coming home from college between semesters. One of his struggles involved his parents setting rules with no explanation. When he asked about the reasons for some rule, his parents would simply say, “Because I said so. I’m the parent and you need to...
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August 1, 2015

Parenting Advice from Horton the Elephant

by John Salmon
I really enjoyed the 2008 movie Horton Hears a Who. Of course, I love Dr. Seuss. Who doesn’t? He has given us wonderful children’s stories that include the deeper, more significant lessons of life for kids and adults alike. For instance, Horton the elephant offers a lesson every parent needs to learn. Horton states this...
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April 18, 2015

Through the Parenting Maze

by John Salmon
The art of parenting has gotten lost amidst media hype and controversy. Instead of focusing on effective common sense aspects of parenting, the popular media turns our attention to the sensational and controversial. Tiger moms, free range parents, helicopter parents, attachment parents…a dizzying array of parenting styles presenting the opportunity to debate and argue, which...
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March 28, 2015

Cut the Puppet Strings

by John Salmon
Children are not our puppets. We cannot control them. (Learn more in Children Are Not Our Puppets.) In fact, if we hold our children on puppet strings, we do them a disservice. We interfere with their healthy self-image, intimate relationships, and ability to assertively take a stand for what they believe. What can you do...
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February 28, 2015

Nurture Your Children’s Success

by John Salmon
Every parent wants to raise successful children. We want children who work to the best of their ability, children who willingly face a challenge and learn from it. However, 36% of children in the US will not attempt a difficult, strenuous task. Instead, they quit. Take a moment and think of the irony. We want...
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January 5, 2015

Step Back Momma Bear

by John Salmon
You see your child and another child fighting over a toy. What’s a parent to do? Your teen daughter comes home talking about an altercation with one of her friends. Should you step in and mediate? Your son starts off playing with another boy but you see it slowly escalate into aggressive wrestling and even some fighting. Does...
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November 8, 2014

6 Tips to Raise Confident Children

by John Salmon
Do you want to raise a confident child? Of course you do. We all want our children to grow confident—willing to tackle healthy risks, able to stand firm in the face of opposition, willing to persevere through setbacks, comfortable with their ability to explore and achieve. With that in mind, consider these six tips for...
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October 4, 2014

I’m Afraid to Discipline

by John Salmon
I was speaking to a young father about parenting and discipline. He knew his children often misbehaved even when he was present; and, he wanted to learn how to “be a fun guy” while remaining an authority. As we spoke, he made a telling statement. “I have a problem being stern,” he said. “Why?” “I...
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June 2, 2014

Parents, Get Out of the Reaction Rut

by John Salmon
Many parents believe that a good punishment will end misbehavior. “If the punishment is powerful enough, children will learn their lesson.” “If we just have enough rules, our children will be good.” Unfortunately, these statements are not true. The key to addressing our children’s misbehavior is NOT punishment. In fact, there is no single key...
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May 26, 2014

Why Do Children Misbehave?

by John Salmon
Parents often ask me how to change their children’s behavior. There are often several factors that contribute to children’s misbehaviors. And, each of these factors influence how a parent can best respond. Let me list just four factors that might influence children’s misbehavior…and a good response to each one. Children may misbehave out of a...
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