Did you ever think about some future event, playing out in your mind how the scene might sound or feel as well as the impact of various responses? Maybe it was a visualization of how to approach a friend about a sensitive topic, how to respond to a particular troubling situation you’re concerned about, or...

April 20, 2024

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The Benefit of Inaccurate Information

by John Salmon

We seem to live in days filled with misinformation, disinformation, and conspiracy. I find it frustrating and disappointing. Worse, I find it somewhat frightening for our children. But…then again… inaccurate information does offer our children benefits IF—and only IF—we develop and nurture a secure, stable, trusting relationship with them. When children have a secure relationship...

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Family Shepherds Grace

learning parent child relationship trust wisdom

July 15, 2019

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“If You Don’t Have Anything Nice to Say”…& Other Nuggets of Wisdom

by John Salmon

Do you remember any sayings and proverbs you learned in childhood? They may have come from Aesop’s Fables or a children’s story like Pinocchio or Proverbs in the Bible. Maybe you heard them from teachers, your parents, scout leaders, coaches, or any number of other adults. They were proverbs that encouraged certain behaviors…behaviors that promoted...

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Family Shepherds Grace Honor

character honesty moral development relationships respect wisdom

November 9, 2015

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An Amazing Parenting Insight Learned in Three Parts

by John Salmon

I love research with infants. I find research it amazing and so very informative…and funny at times. One of my favorite studies is unpublished and came in three parts. I heard a conference speaker describe it. Let me share it with you. Part 1. An infant is seated in an appropriate chair at a table...

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Celebration Family Shepherds

intimacy parent child relationship priorities value wisdom

June 1, 2013

A Dozen Lessons Our Children Need to Learn

by John Salmon

Family shepherds want to teach their children important life lessons. Here are 12 lessons I believe important. The greatest pleasures in life are earned through hard work and patience. Relationships require effort, kindness, patience, and forgiveness. It is alright to struggle, experience frustration, and even fail. In fact, failure is the seed of success. Treat...

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Family Shepherds

character parenting teaching wisdom

June 1, 2013

My Life Is About To Change

by John Salmon

Please, allow me a slight digression from my usual blog. This is a transitional week for my family…my life is about to change! Yes, the time has come for my oldest daughter to graduate from high school. We are very proud of her. She is bright and intelligent, a lovely person and a talented musician. She...

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Celebration Family Shepherds Honor

leaving home parent child relationship parenting priorities teen wisdom

Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Imagine That!

The Benefit of Inaccurate Information

“If You Don’t Have Anything Nice to Say”…& Other Nuggets of Wisdom

An Amazing Parenting Insight Learned in Three Parts

A Dozen Lessons Our Children Need to Learn

My Life Is About To Change