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March 14, 2016
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Do You Rob Your Teen of Victory?

by John Salmon
Do you rob your teen? Many parents do even though they don’t even know it. Parents rob their teens by “getting in the ring” with them instead of “staying in their corner.” For instance: Parents “get in the ring” to protect their teen from the consequences of poor choices. In the process they rob their...
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June 16, 2014

Parents, Are You a Slingshot or an Anchor?

by John Salmon
Michael Byron, Smith, retired Air Force officer, wrote an excellent blog for the National Fatherhood Institute (click here to read it). In this blog, he wrote: “Families should be slingshots, throwing children into the world prepared for what lies ahead. Unfortunately, the problems of dysfunctional families are like anchors, dragging down their children’s potential….” So,...
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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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November 5, 2011

5 Ways to Guard the Honor of Your Spouse & Children

by John Salmon
The current of our society has become more casual, relaxed, and informal. Sometimes, this casualness manifests itself in a lack of politeness. The current grows stronger as our sense of familiarity empties into the pool of forward and presumptuous behavior. We wash over the levies of social limits with insolence and rude interactions. The current...
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August 20, 2011

How Do You Use Words?

by John Salmon
Lynn came into my office in tears. After she described her day, I understood. Just listen to the comments she heard throughout the day: “Are you going to eat all that? You really have to watch your figure you know.” “You can’t wear that shirt. It shows too much mid-rift. Are you trying to look easy?”...
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