Index: Education

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the effects of pornography on the adolescent brain and a form of exposure that is outside the realm of internet filters. There are places where pornography can be accessed by children that are considered “safe” and don’t attract the attention of adults who are concerned with protecting their children’s innocence.  They also discuss… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the importance of schedules for children of all ages and lay out specifics on what you can do to set up a successful schedule for you and your children. Schedules look different for different ages, at different times of the year, and different schooling systems. What do you do? How do you manage… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what real love looks and feels like in a family setting, how that love can and should be utilized, and the difference and similarities between romantic love and familial love. They touch on what it feels like when the proper love isn’t present, along with skills that can be used to bring that… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije are joined by Nicholeen’s youngest daughter, Londyn Peck, to talk about how to cultivate a healthy, happy, sisterly (or sibling in general) bond. Are there differing personalities between your children? What about you and your own siblings? Listen in to hear Paije and Londyn discuss their relationship growing up and how it has changed… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how important it is to establish an authoritative (Traditional Strict) parenting style as soon as you possibly can for reasons you might not think of or realize. Are your children struggling with grades in school? Do you feel like you keep telling them something, but they’re just not getting it? Listen in for… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discover some of the struggles that arise and are present when trying to make and keep a daily schedule. Paije relates to this in many ways, which makes it possible for her to add some insight on how to overcome scheduling challenges and roadblocks. There are so many things that get in the way,… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what negative attention seeking looks like in younger children and in adults. What do you do when a child is purposely naughty to get your attention? Or when a friend of yours is passive-aggresive and degrading about a certain aspect of their life? Take a listen to find out the skills you can… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije talk about the history of the word “culture” and why it’s so important to have a strong family culture. There are so many aspects to consider when wanting to strengthen and improve your family environment and traditions. Take a listen to know what they are! https://tsg-podcasts.s3.amazonaws.com/2020/March/TSGPodcast06-FamilyCulture-Mar16-2020.mp3… Read more »

Is your home in crisis? Do your children never do what they are told? Do you find yourself completely overwhelmed and hating to interact with your children? Do your children treat you with disrespect and cause contention at home? Are you out of control of your emotions as a parent too? If any of these descriptions sound like your house,... Read more »

Sadly, teaching strategies for proper social and emotional health are often unorganized and conflicting. Parents are left feeling like they need to choose between teaching children to have self-control and teaching children to be emotionally heard. These choices seem like opposites to most people. But, to a person who has true emotional intelligence, both of these choices can be the… Read more »

In a new class given to a live audience, Nicholeen Peck discusses how to get your children ready for life by teaching obedience as part of Homeschool.  Being able to be obedient is the first and fundamental building block of Self-government, especially in an education setting.  If you long to have your children live up to their potential, or to... Read more »

No matter where your children go to school or what age they are, there is one lesson they must have for their future happiness and success — and it’s one only parents can teach properly. This is the time of year when children worldwide begin anew learning secular subjects like history, math and reading for school. But we must not… Read more »