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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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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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September 22, 2014

The Top 6 Reasons for Men to Help Around the House

by John Salmon
A recent study conducted by Alyssa Croft, a PhD Candidate in the University of British Columbia, suggests that “girls grow up with broader career goals in households where domestic duties are shared more equitably by parents” (Read review of study here). In other words, girls who watch their father do dishes, laundry, and other household...
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August 4, 2014

There’s a New Teacher in Town…Get to Know Him

by John Salmon
I have observed a new teacher in town interacting with our children. This teacher is a pro…incredible, amazingly effective. He actively engages our children to get them involved in the learning process. Children learn under his tutelage without even knowing it; and, even more amazing, they have fun doing it! This teacher gets children to...
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July 31, 2014

Bake Your Way to a Family Fun Night

by John Salmon
Baking together is a great way to celebrate family.  Gather your family into the kitchen to bake a pie, a cake, cookies, bread, or all of the above. Decide ahead of time what you would like to bake and gather the ingredients. Let each family member participate in “the mixing of the ingredients” and “taste-testing”...
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July 28, 2014

8 Ways to Teach Children to Be Kind to Others

by John Salmon
Model kindness. You didn’t think I would start anyplace else, did you? Whatever we want our children to learn, we have to practice ourselves. So, be kind to your children. Be kind to your spouse. Be kind to friends. Be kind to strangers. Encourage children to think kindly about others. Here are three ways you...
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July 19, 2014

Get Your Child’s Head in the Game with MEATT

by John Salmon
Parents like to see their children perform well. Who am I kidding? I like to see my children perform well. In fact, if you are like me, you may get more nervous than your children do when they get out on the field for the big game or up on stage for the first act....
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June 9, 2014

Sibling Rivalry–The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

by John Salmon
Siblings argue. They have disagreements that escalate to yelling and screaming…maybe even name calling, pushing, and physical aggression. Not all sibling rivalry is bad. Some of it is good…and some is downright ugly. Take a moment to consider the good, the bad, and the ugly of sibling rivalry. Some sibling rivalry is good. As long...
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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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