Index: Age

For years I’ve heard adults complain about how disrespectful teenagers are with a tone that suggests the teenagers should fix their problem. I found myself wondering if it was really totally the teenagers’ problem, and if it was possible for teenagers to fix the culture of disrespect all alone. After many years of helping families fix disrespect problems I can… Read more »

“…Everyone is selling something,” I said as I talked to a young girl one evening. Her mother had just made a comment about how the outfit the girl was wearing was “too revealing” and so she would need to go change it. The fifteen year old girltilted her hip and rolled her eyes as she smirked at her mom. This… Read more »

So far, we have learned four of the five characteristics of “Becoming A Joyful Adult.” Now we get to learn about the fifth, being: Character. It is who we are. Character is one of my favorite words described in Webster’s 1828 Dictionary. It says character is: “…the peculiar qualities, impressed by nature or habit on a person, which distinguish him… Read more »

This is the fourth part of the “Becoming Joyful Adults” series. The topic of this part is: Relationships. There are many reasons why relationships are so important to be joyful. Also, in this clip, we learn of three things that will better your relationships. Relationships are what keep the family together and staying strong. They are vital for a life… Read more »

This week’s Gem is the continuation of the “Becoming A Joyful Adult” series. Part three is about another amazing charactaristic: Purpose. We have to have purpose in order to have any amount of happiness. Have you ever found yourself at home with nothing to do? You start to feel grumpy. Purpose gives us something to work for and toward. It… Read more »

In this second part of Becoming Joyful Adults, we learn about the second characteristic that we need to be, indeed, a joyful adult and how to help our children be joyful as well.… Read more »

Learn about the first of 5 characteristics you need to raise and become joyful adults!… Read more »

This exclusive audio seminar has previously only been available to members of the TSG Support Group. It details the 5 Key Characteristics of raising and becoming a joyful adult.  Many of you have heard Nicholeen say: I am not making perfect children; they don’t exist.  I am making joyful adults who know what their mission in life is and can’t wait to... Read more »

(Nicholeen will be a featured speaker at this event! This event is not hosted by TSG.)   Meet 5 Experts that will empower you to Be a Legacy Creator!   I’m honored to share with you 5 experts selected by Sharon Schade, founder and host of the Be a Legacy Creator! Summit…. Airing LIVE on Saturday, June 11, 2022, 9am… Read more »

I once heard from a mother who was struggling with her three-year-old. The girl didn’t take “No” answers well, even when they practiced. When she earned a consequence she either wouldn’tdothe chore or would holler if it was the removal of a privilege.If the mother gave her a “No” answer to anything, the girl would flop on the floor and… Read more »

I once heard from a mother who was having a hard time getting her 13-year-old son on board with the family vision. The other children eagerly participated in role playing exercises of following instructions and accepting consequences, but the son wouldn’t join. He wouldn’t come for family meetings or participate in activities.… Read more »

Recently, I have had a number of emails asking questions about how to use SODAS. If you aren’t aware, SODAS are a problem solving exercise that I learned how to use while working for the Utah Youth Village. The exercises are wonderful for teaching the children and youth that there are always other options to choose during situations. A question:… Read more »