“Look Mom, this water bottle has a description. The water is described as ‘mouth-watering water,” said Porter with a chuckle. “This water calls itself smart, but I’m not sure that description seems very smart,” he added. This was too much for me. I completely broke down into a laughing attack over this ridiculous notion that this water I was drinking was so good because it was “mouth-watering.” After I couldn’t stop laughing, then all my children and their friends who were visiting broke into laughter that lasted about 15 minutes. Following our group laugh attack over the water, other silly stories were shared including one of our favorite books, “A Triune Tale of Diminutive Swine.” Then more and more laughs… Laughing draws people in and makes them feel comfortable and part of the group. It was especially good that we ended up having so many laughs that night because we …

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Posted by Monica Pond on June 1, 2021

Whole call: CC Notes 3-3-2021 https://s3.amazonaws.com/1-SupportCalls/2021/03March/tsg-sc-3-3-21WHOLE+edited.mp3 Question: Nicholeen, you are an incredible support to me. I am slowly getting my family onboard with TSG. I love these calls. This question has to do with a new phase in my life. My Mom and Dad have just bought a house and will be moving to my town in about 41 days! We are so excited that after 17 years, my children will get to live near their grandparents. We feel so blessed. I may have questions for you about these new dynamics on future calls (lol). However, my biggest concern has to do with my 37 year old brother who is currently living with my parents and has been save only a few years, his entire life. He is a very smart individual education wise, but lacks common sense. We believe, but he has not been tested, to be on the …

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Posted by Nicholeen Peck on March 5, 2021

Whole call: CC Notes 3-10-2021 https://s3.amazonaws.com/1-SupportCalls/2021/03March/tsg-sc-3-10-21Wholeedited.mp3 Question: Hi Nicholeen, I want to ask you about any advice you could give my husband and I about deciding what our values are without the help of a religious institution? And what to do about support of a community? You mention how this is so important. I live in my husband’s country where we have found that often there is a negative view of humans in the services and this has made us question the religion we were brought up with. There has also been quite a bit of religious abuse here in the past and most people we know, people who are quite educated, are very wary of any kind of religious institution. I have to say I miss the community and rhythm of going to services when I was a child, but at the same time I want my children to …

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Posted by Nicholeen Peck on March 12, 2021

Parents and school administrators have requested that I make a short, free curriculum that parents can use to help their children navigate some of the social issues children are often forced to encounter at young ages. This curriculum is basic but deep, and it’s a principle-based lesson plan to help parents prepare their children to be free-thinking, discerning, loving, and confident during these times of ideological warfare. The goal of this lesson plan is to initiate parent/child discussions that lead to families deliberately living by principles, better parent/child bonding, and create an environment where children are prepared to stand out and speak up when needed in loving ways about hotly-debated topics or differences of opinion. The lessons build upon each other and are meant to be implemented in order, although they don’t have to be. For additional insight on these lessons intended to create uniting and empowering family cultures for …

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Posted by Monica Pond on June 22, 2021

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what it takes to change negative behavior at the root of the problem: where someone’s heart is at. How do you inspire and teach a change of heart in your children and yourself? Listen in for a 4-step process to achieve relationships based on love! https://tsg-podcasts.s3.amazonaws.com/2021/07+July/TSGPodcast70-TransformingHeartsThroughLove-July06-2021.mp3

Posted by Nicholeen Peck on July 6, 2021

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the specifics of how a family begins to fall apart and become dysfunctional, step by step. It always starts small and on an individual level. Can you tell your family dynamic is headed in a potentially dangerous direction, but can’t really pinpoint the underlying issue that’s causing the problems? Do you know what is causing contention? Listen in for some super insightful tips and information that can help you turn your family around before you hit rock bottom. https://tsg-podcasts.s3.amazonaws.com/2021/06+June/TSGPodcast69-ThePatternOfDeclineAndHowToReviveYourFamily-June29-2021.mp3

Posted by Nicholeen Peck on June 29, 2021

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 you love with handling their anxiety? Listen in for how Teaching Self-Government can aid you in taking control of something that might leave you feeling out of control. https://tsg-podcasts.s3.amazonaws.com/2021/06+June/TSGPodcast67-AnxietySurvivingAndThriving-June14-2021.mp3

Posted by Nicholeen Peck on June 14, 2021

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

Posted by Nicholeen Peck on June 1, 2021

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 some great tips and principles of truth! https://tsg-podcasts.s3.amazonaws.com/2021/05+May/TSGPodcast62-ThinkingOutsideTheBox-May03-2021.mp3

Posted by Nicholeen Peck on May 3, 2021

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss wonderful skills and principles to use and apply when dealing with someone who is dramatic. Do you know someone who seems to make the workplace or home life difficult because they cause and spread drama? Are you possibly that person yourself? Either way, having to live with drama is never fun and can be hard for you and others to deal with. But, solving the dramatic behavior or situation properly requires proper skills and true principles. Listen to learn what those are! https://tsg-podcasts.s3.amazonaws.com/2021/04+April/TSGPodcast61-DealingWithPeopleWhoAreDramatic-April27-2021.mp3

Posted by Nicholeen Peck on April 27, 2021

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 and wonderful golden nuggets shared by Nicholeen and Paije! https://tsg-podcasts.s3.amazonaws.com/2021/04+April/TSGPodcast60-ParentingByPrinciple-April20-2021.mp3

Posted by Nicholeen Peck on April 20, 2021

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what it really means to be self-governed. Do you ever wonder why it’s so hard to be self-governed sometimes? Why do we struggle with consistency and patience? More and more, there is a key element of self-government that is lacking in today’s families and individuals that makes such a difference in whether self-government can be achieved or not. Listen in to find out what it is! https://tsg-podcasts.s3.amazonaws.com/2021/04+April/TSGPodcast59-TheEssenceOfSelfGovernment-April12-2021.mp3

Posted by Nicholeen Peck on April 12, 2021