“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

Whole call: CC Notes 10-13-2021 https://s3.amazonaws.com/1-SupportCalls/2021/010October/10-13-21/tsg-sc-10-13-21WholeEdited.mp3.m4a Question: How do I make sure my 12 year old watches appropriate online material? Some things on Tic Tok aren’t really good for him but the clips are so short, I don’t think telling him not to watch it is really fair to him? Answer: https://s3.amazonaws.com/1-SupportCalls/2021/010October/10-13-21/tsg-sc-10-13-21Q1.mp3 If you feel that something should not be seen, then you should give your child a “no” answer. The child will not self-regulate and give himself a “no” answer without support and proper training… You have to decide where your tolerances will be with media… If materials are seen, they should be discussed so that training can occur. It really is up to you. I always felt that it wasn’t fair if I didn’t give my child boundaries because that is what they need me for so that they can prepare to give themselves boundaries in the future. …

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Posted by Nicholeen Peck on October 16, 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

My views have changed. During my teen and young adult years, I thought that women needed to do everything men did, and women did, in order to be strong. But, now that I have seen every dimension of womanhood firsthand, I see that my views of women and myself lacked depth and understanding when I was young, and I was heavily influenced by socially-promoted assumptions. I was easily influenced by social conversations that put people into limiting boxes. Luckily time, example, and experience are great teachers of truth, and I was never one to allow someone else to put me in a box, stereotypical or otherwise. Recently released movies and books are often portraying women as aggressors and uncaring in order to show female strength. Yet, every child knows that nowhere feels as safe as being in the protective embrace of their mommy. So, who is really stronger, a female …

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Posted by Monica Pond on August 9, 2021

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what goes into bonding with other people. Does it just happen all on its own? Or does it take work? What are the benefits of bonding with other people? Listen in for 5 tips on how to improve your bond with others. https://tsg-podcasts.s3.amazonaws.com/2021/10+October/TSGPodcast82-ABitAboutBonding-Oct11-2021.mp3

Posted by Nicholeen Peck on October 12, 2021

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how important it is to be able to adapt on all fronts. Self-government is being able to determine the cause and effect of any given situation and possessing a knowledge of our behaviors so we can control them, is it not? Is this not the essence of successfully adapting? Listen in for some personal stories from Paije’s recent life that help illustrate this principle and how it applies to anyone. Also, welcome Baby Clara! Enjoy a cute photo of her first day of life! https://tsg-podcasts.s3.amazonaws.com/2021/10+October/TSGPodcast81-IncreasingAdaptability-Oct5-2021.mp3

Posted by Nicholeen Peck on October 6, 2021

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how your family roots affect you now and share 2 tips on how you can use your roots to your advantage. Do you struggle knowing how to overcome things your parents did in your family? Is it hard to guide your family the way you want to because of things in the past? Listen in for how to take charge of your family’s direction and growth! https://tsg-podcasts.s3.amazonaws.com/2021/09+September/TSGPodcast79-RearrangingYourRootsAndYourRelationships-Sep13-2021.mp3

Posted by Nicholeen Peck on September 14, 2021

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what to do when you’ve already done all you can to teach your children what they should do, then they choose another path. Did you do something wrong somewhere along the line? Do you feel like you failed as a parent? Listen in for some great tips of what you can do and for further understanding of your role as a parent! https://tsg-podcasts.s3.amazonaws.com/2021/08+August/TSGPodcast74-WhenYourBestDoesntSeemToBeEnoughCopingWithOthersChoices-Aug01-2021.mp3

Posted by Nicholeen Peck on August 3, 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