Effective parents do this all the time. Although this skill undergirds almost everything else an effective parent does, we rarely talk about it. When do effective parents do this? Before they discipline, before they step in to help, before they assign a chore, before answering a question (like “Where do babies come from?”), and before...

Honor

September 16, 2018

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A Gift You’ll Love to Give

by John Salmon

We all love to receive a gift. Even more, we love to give gifts to those we love. Who doesn’t like to see our child’s face glow when they receive a gift from us? Or watch our spouse’s eyes glitter when they receive a special gift? Here is a gift you will love to give....

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Grace

attention intimacy listen observation

April 1, 2017

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How to Avoid the “Failure to Launch” Syndrome

by John Salmon

Parents love to see their preschooler exploring the world around them. We encourage our children to engage in exploration and play. Rightly so…such exploration helps them discover their interests and strengths during elementary school, their passion and identity during their teen years, and their vocation and independence in young adulthood. Exploring is crucial to healthy...

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Family Shepherds

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March 25, 2017

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Help, My Child is Always Angry!!

by John Salmon

All children get angry. It’s a part of life. In fact, anger can be good. For instance, our children’s anger can help us identify what they find important. After all, a person rarely gets angry about something they don’t care about. Anger also gives us the energy to address that priority. The trick is to...

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Family Shepherds

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Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Effective Parents Do This

A Gift You’ll Love to Give

How to Avoid the “Failure to Launch” Syndrome

Help, My Child is Always Angry!!