Index: Private School

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss seven ways to make the school year more exciting! There are mixed emotions when going back to school. “I can’t wait! I love learning!” “Ugh. I don’t want to go back to school.” No matter where you or your child fall in those range of emotions, there is a lot you can do… Read more »

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 the games that the Peck family loves and recommends! Needing some good games for family time? Do you have children of varying ages? Look no further! We’ve got so many good suggestions! https://s3.console.aws.amazon.com/s3/object/tsg-podcasts?region=us-east-1&prefix=2022/07+July/TSGPodcast109-JustGames-July11-2022.mp3 Click here for the list of games by age. Click here for the full media list for this series.… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss specific book recommendations by age and why they recommend them. Have you wondered which books would be good to supplement what you’re trying to teach your family through Teaching Self-Government? Here you go! Listen in for our list (which is not exhaustive!) and why we love the books we recommend! https://tsg-podcasts.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/07+July/TSGPodcast108-JustBooks-July06-2022.mp3 Click here… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the difference between mediocre media and good, uplifting media, and why it’s important to know the difference and impact each have. Are you struggling to find wholesome entertainment for your family? Do you wonder if there’s even a point to being picky with your media? Look no further (right now, anyway)! We’ve got… 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 »

This is the time of year the focus of the world is on education and preparing our children to learn and grow toward success. We enroll the children in classes, schools, programs and activities in hopes they will get an education to prepare them for the future. Is our current educational plan adequate for the future our children will face?… Read more »

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. When I attempted to stop… Read more »

Think of the voices that surround our children. Voices leading children to love money, God, family, power, popularity, prestige, entitlement, activism, intellectual achievement, personal worth, truth, pleasure-seeking, time wasting, productivity, industry, judgment, despair, and more.   It’s easy to see how some of these voices mislead and hurt a child’s potential. Yet, these voices oftentimes come from people who say,… Read more »

(This event is not hosted by TSG. Nicholeen will be a featured speaker.) Join thousands of homeschoolers for the annual  NOT Back to School Summit AUG 1-12, 2022 Featuring inspiring speakers to jump start an amazing homeschool year! Video workshops on a variety of educational topics Complimentary for the entire day Completely online – watch from anywhere! NO traveling, NO… Read more »