About - Teaching Self-Government

TSG Vision

Teaching Self-Government frees families from emotional bondage by inspiring parents to create family environments centered around calm, self-governed and unified relationships; thereby empowering these families to be a great impact for good in the world.

TSG Mission

Through courses, trainings, mentoring, workshops and materials, Teaching Self-Government mentors help parents analyze family relationships and problem solve difficult situations by teaching principles of self-government, the structure of a unified family atmosphere, and the tools and skills needed for self-mastery,personal freedom, and family unity.

About Nicholeen

Nicholeen Peck is a wife, mother of four, and grandmother who has spent decades helping families around the world find more peace at home and learning self-mastery. She is the founder of Teaching Self-Government and a global advocate for strong families, known for her calm, principle-based approach to parenting and communication.

Her journey began in her own living room, first as a mother and then as a foster parent to troubled teens, where she developed a system based on self-government, calmness, and honest, respectful communication. In 2009, her approach gained international attention when the BBC featured her family in a documentary called The Worlds Strictest Parents, where two rebellious British teens transformed in just eight days under her care. Since then, Nicholeen has shared her message on TV and radio, through books and articles, and in person with audiences across six continents.

Nicholeen is also a YouTuber and podcaster, sharing real-life parenting tips and heartfelt encouragement with families each week. She is the author of several books including Parenting a House United, Roles, the 4 Basic Skills Children’s Books, The Power of Calm, The Calm Crew children’s book set, Popular Parenting Methods, and more. Her work has been translated into Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese.

In addition to mentoring thousands of families, Nicholeen serves as President of the Worldwide Organization for Women, is an approved United Nations consultant on family issues and is a member of the House of Representatives. But no matter how far her message travels, she says her most important work is still at home, building strong relationships with her own children and grandchildren.

What People are Saying about Teaching Self-Government

You have changed our family’s life! It’s been four months now and the parenting mastery retreat is easily the best time and money we have ever spent on both our present and future. Jacob and I are so grateful for you and your entire family’s dedication to TSG! The true principles with skills to be able to apply them has been an absolute game changer for our family! And we sincerely didn’t think we needed to change that much! We tell everyone about it!!

- LeeAnna Irving

I appreciate everything you offer parents and families. THANK YOU!! I have been a member the past year and have seen a big difference in my confidence as a parent and also I have seen a difference in my family as I have been learning and working to implement things I have learned. I still have a lot to learn but I wanted you to know how grateful I am for the materials and resources you offer and how much of an impact they have. I have sent many friends to your website who have asked me parenting questions and I am completely confident in recommending Teaching Self Government and Nicholeen. Thank you so much again for all your work on behalf of parents and families. It is greatly appreciated and I know it is making a difference around the world.

- Hillary Huffmire

We spoke on the Support Group call about my 3 1/2 year old. He has only been out of instructional control one time!! And to be honest, it was after a 14 hour day right at bedtime. I think I would have been out of instructional control too!! lol.

What an amazing program you have developed!!! I will be forever in debt to you!

THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!

- T.C.

We feel so blessed to have found TSG. It has made us all closer as a family, and helped us as parents to be consistent and united in teaching our children. I feel like we have so much more control in our home, but our children also are receiving more freedom because they know the result of their choices and are learning to govern their own behavior. I love the emphasis on a safe learning environment at home, and also raising emotionally strong children.

- Allison Wilcox

My toddler enjoys consequences so much more than the time outs we used to give. I think he feels more empowered and in control of his behavior. He’s such a good boy anyway, but your methods have made correction much more of a positive thing. Thanks so much!

- Amy T

I just know that all your hard work is blessing the lives of thousands of people– including mine.

- Olivia