Sharon and Michael always enjoyed their downtime in the evenings watching DIY, design, and food programs. They felt like their time together as a young married couple was meaningful and educational since they both loved creative projects, and they got the “downtime” they needed at the end their busy workdays. This nightly ritual quickly became […]
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Authentic grandparents who actively engage with their children and grandchildren establish a foundation of security and hope for the younger generations that can’t be found elsewhere. Grandpa had a boat and regularly took me and the rest of his large family out for rides and on water-skiing trips. These were fun memories, but one boating
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When was the last time you felt lonely? In order to thrive during these socially unusual times, and even times that aren’t unusual at all, it’s important to understand the difference between being alone and experiencing real loneliness, and what we can do to combat the loneliness epidemic that seems to be sweeping many countries.
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Two to three times per day, my 17-year-old son spontaneously comes up to me as I’m coming down the hall or when I’m standing in the kitchen, and wraps his arms around me and gives me a tender, loving hug. “Oh, Mom…I love you,” he says. These hugs are some of the highlights of my
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Chris W. shared this shocking story with me about his experience last week with his son at a California park. “My son and I were playing soccer at a park in the bay area of California. Multiple African American boys came up to my son and started punching him in the head for no reason.
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There is a myth that parents from past generations didn’t understand or care about the feelings of their children as much as they should have or as much as modern parents do. This isn’t true. I’m never a fan of putting whole generations of people into boxes just because there are a few horror stories.
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An exasperated woman, whose marriage was falling apart, said to me, “Nicholeen, my husband is obsessed by principles. He keeps telling me that I don’t understand principles and that I’m not living by principles. How do you define principles?” This woman’s husband lived according to his own made-up rules, such as hiding things from
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This call covers:
How to handle adult brother visiting
Developing a habit of praise.
Getting calm.
2 year old negative attention seeking.
Children getting off track during study time.
Major maintenance and school management.
Help staying happy.
ODD versus strong willed.
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A teenage girl talking back to her mother in an airport about her emotions said, “We have to let our emotions out. I’m being true to myself. I won’t stuff my emotions just because you don’t want to hear them!” The mother, who had told her daughter that she couldn’t use her phone anymore, was
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Children need to feel love from their parents more than ever before. And, our neighbors need love too. That unconditional, deep and abiding love will help our children weather the storms of life. Love is the truth that fills the soul and gives life hope and meaning. Maybe, during this time of social and political
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When I was a little girl, my brothers used to tease me. Every time I was teased or called names by them, I allowed myself to become emotional. One day when I was upset, my father said to me, “Nicholeen, if you don’t let the teasing work, then it won’t be fun for them and
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This call covers:
Leading children away from being gay.
not always saying “I need you to” when giving an instruction.
Helping children to process having a gay sibling.
Making mentor meetings more fun.
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The political climate is pretty hot right now! Threats, scandals, verbal attacks, social unrest, corruption, and control tactics are all part of the current political scene. People are preparing for the worst no matter what the United States election turns out like. What preparations are the most effective? Preparing your own heart to be calm
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This Call Covers:
Being an introverted parent with very energetic children
Helping teenagers learn respect
Helping children not masturbate at a young age
Differentiating between family ties and need to agree with others
Verbal abuse among siblings
Creating proper tone and boundaries with a spouse
Support Call 9-17-20 Read More »
This call covers:
Appropriate dinner conversation
Boundaries and discussing roles with neighbors
Older teens who don’t want to follow family rules
Bossy children
Support Call 7-8-20 Read More »
Shut down doesn’t have to feel like shut down! Due to current restrictions caused by COVID-19, many families aren’t traveling as much as they normally do this time of year. Even local activities in many areas are still difficult to enjoy because of closures. But, that doesn’t mean we should stop having fun as a
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Teaching Self-Government’s premiere course, designed to take you through all the basics of teaching yourself, and your children, how to self-govern.
In addition to the course, you will also have access to the weekly Support Group for 3 months, and bi-weekly group Mentor Calls.
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This Call Covers:
Calm down time manipulation
Out of control teenagers
Four basic skills refresher
How to stop getting overwhelmed with TSG
Calm down time manipulation
Out of control teenagers
Four basic skills refresher
How to not get overwhelmed with TSG
Avoiding lecturing
Support Call 6-3-20 Read More »
Our family loves games! We play card games, board games, outdoor games, sports, and imagination games. Sometimes we have conversations about games we play, but most of the time we talk about things of more substance such as family, improving relationships, truths we’ve found, books we’ve read, experiences we’ve had, memories we share, family history,
Talking About Nothing: Is It Healthy? Read More »
This Call Covers:
Small children who won’t change their clothes
Organizing an effective family economy
Anxiety and school in small children
Mending relationships
The power of family scripture study
Support Call 5-29-20 Read More »