Index: Culture

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the intricacies of the touchy subject of anxiety. Everyone experiences anxiety. It’s a fact. However, the way that it’s managed and dealt with heavily determines how well the person experiencing it thrives or survives. Do you need a better grip on your anxiety? Do you need more skills and tools to help someone… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what it means to gather the family together. Gathering means to assemble things and people together to prepare them for success. How is that done? How can success come from gathering? Listen in for tips on how to gather your children for the short term and the long term. https://tsg-podcasts.s3.amazonaws.com/2021/06+June/TSGPodcast66-GatheringInTheFamily-June07-2021.mp3… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije share how knowing more about our family deepens our sense of who we are and why we are. Do you know about the people who came before you? If so, how does their story play into your story? Listen in for some wonderful stories from the Peck family and lessons learned from the past! https://tsg-podcasts.s3.amazonaws.com/2021/06+June/TSGPodcast65-DeepeningYourSenseOfIdentity-June01-2021.mp3… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss mindsets that are becoming more and more popular as time goes on. There are times when people feel that they are the victim or the victor of certain situations and, a lot of times, this mindset is taught and pushed on others. Why is this? How can this be avoided? Listen in for… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the difference between foundational truths, principles, and rules. These distinctions are so important to learn and know because teaching your children by principle and foundational truths is often more effective than “laying down the law” with the rules and do’s and don’t’s. How? Does it actually work? Listen in for some great answers… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how individual strengths play a key role in understanding yourself and others. Once you know what your own strengths are, you know how you can change and what areas you can focus on and have an increase in. And, once you know what others’ strengths are, you can learn how to change to… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss principles of self-government that apply to families that have unique family dynamics. It’s often that parents aren’t on the same page when it comes to parenting and handling children from previous family circumstances and a lot of parents in blended families are at a loss of what to do to blend the family… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss principles from the book, “The How of Happiness” and share 20 principles of happiness to help you make a change for the better and change your perspective for an increase in joy. How much control do you actually have over your happiness? Are there really ways and things to combat depression and parts… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how self-government principles apply to Christmas and holiday times. Many personal traditions and stories are shared, along with one of their favorite Christmas stories. Traditions provide moments to anticipate and are what make certain days special. Need more ideas for traditions for your family? Listen in! https://tsg-podcasts.s3.amazonaws.com/2020/December/TSGPodcast44-MakingChristmasMemorable-Dec22-2020.mp3… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the difference between factions and families and why the family is under attack from factions, whether outside the family unit or from inside the family. Many global unifiers have been influenced by factions from many different groups. How can the family stay close together and not be affected by these groups? Listen in… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss why bonding is so important to self-government and three key components of improving your bond with those you love and have influence on. Also, what is “bonding,” exactly? Listen in to find out! https://tsg-podcasts.s3.amazonaws.com/2020/November/TSGPodcast41-BecomingBetterAtBonding-Nov30-2020.mp3… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what the term “homeschool” really means. Whether you think you are or not, you’re a homeschooler. Do your children go to public school? You’re a homeschooler. Don’t believe it? Listen in to this week’s podcast to test your theory of homeschool! https://tsg-podcasts.s3.amazonaws.com/2020/November/TSGPodcast40-HomeschoolingEvenIfYoureNot-Nov21-2020.mp3… Read more »