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February 16, 2015

The Gift of Freedom is Wrapped in Safety

by John Salmon
I wanted to present this information with a creative flare. Maybe an inspiring story, a personal experience, or an insightful saying would provide the creative boost I wanted. But, I just couldn’t come up with anything. So, I am just have to say it straight out. I have to stick with the direct approach. Here...
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January 26, 2015

Hot Sauce Vs. the Power of Relationship

by John Salmon
When you build strong, secure relationships with your children, you promote world peace. Does that sound like an overstatement? Well, consider Mikulincer’s research. Mikulincer asked 120 undergraduate Israeli Jews to give both an Israeli Jew and an Israeli Arab a sample of hot sauce. He used these two groups because “research has shown that [these...
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January 17, 2015

9 Tips to End Chore Wars

by John Salmon
Research suggests one of the best predictors of success in the mid-twenties is participating in household tasks at 3-4 years old (Dear Children, The Real Reason I Make You Do Chores). So, if you want your children to grow into successful “twenty-somethings,” let them do chores. Of course, that is easier said than done. The...
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January 12, 2015

Beware When Playing With Your Children

by John Salmon
I love my memories of playing Barbie, Frisbee, badminton (not a pretty sight I must admit), board games, and many more games with my children. These play activities allowed us to bond with one another. They gave us the opportunity to grow more intimate, to laugh together, and to learn from one another. That being...
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December 1, 2014

Keeping Thanksgiving Alive

by John Salmon
Thanksgiving Day may have passed, but why not keep the giving of thanks alive in your family? When you make thanksgiving a part of your family’s everyday life, you will experience amazing benefits. For instance, research suggests that families who make thanksgiving a daily practice are more helpful, generous, and compassionate toward one another. Family...
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November 23, 2014

Teach Your Child Self-Control

by John Salmon
Parents want to raise children who have self-control. And why not? Science has shown that self-control offers many life changing benefits. People with self-control make better choices. Better choices lead to fewer negative consequences and greater happiness. Better choices can also lead to more success—better grades, better jobs, more money, better health, etc. People with...
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November 17, 2014

Parenting Advice to Parents of Teens…From Teens

by John Salmon
Parenting teens is tough. They often seem to believe they have all the answers. They “know” exactly what they need, exactly how a parent can best parent, and exactly what their parent is doing wrong. Well, I decided to listen in on the vast wisdom of a few teens and learn some of their parenting...
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November 15, 2014

A Family Fun Night of Holiday Preparations

by John Salmon
If you’re like me, after reading that title you’re probably thinking, “Family fun and holiday preparations? Yeah right? What planet do you live on?” I mean really. We haven’t even celebrated Thanksgiving and I am already hearing Christmas music in the stores. But, I believe I have rediscovered a way to have family fun and...
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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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November 3, 2014

Family Fun Night Under the Stars

by John Salmon
Whether you want to spend a romantic night with your spouse or a relaxed evening with your whole family, stargazing fits the bill. I remember laying a blanket out in the back yard so my daughters, my wife, and I could lie back, look at the stars, and talk. We talked about the constellations (mostly...
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