Index: Recommended Sources

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss 8 tips to use when preparing to send your children (or yourself) back to school. Whether you’re in public school, private school, homeschooling, etc, these tips are universal and will make sure your family stays strong and united! Do you feel like your children bring school behaviors and attitudes home with them? Is… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the topic of fairness and if it really plays a part in healthy, happy development. Is making everything fair important? Do you really know what “fair” means? Listen in for some great tips on how to achieve ultimate fairness in your family. https://tsg-podcasts.s3.amazonaws.com/2021/08+August/TSGPodcast75-DoesFairnessMatter-Aug11-2021.mp3… Read more »

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… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the big and small things that matter when helping teenagers learn and master self-government. Do you have a teenager that struggles to see why they would want to be obedient and learn how to govern themselves? Do you think your teen is just too far gone? Listen in for some great tips and… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how TSG applies to grandparents and grandparenting. Whether you’re the parents and are struggling getting your own parents or in-laws on the same page as you or you’re the grandparents and want to have more structured time with your wonderful grandchildren, Teaching Self-Government has skills and advice for everyone! Listen in to see… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss mentor sessions and how they’re formatted, along with teaching good principles for mentoring yourself and others. Is there a difference between teaching and mentoring? Do you deliberately take time to mentor yourself and your children? Do you have goals for yourself? Learn how to help your children and yourself set goals and make… 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 nuts and bolts of Teaching Self-Government. Need a refresher? Wondering if you’re missing out on a few things that could be helpful for you and your family? Listen in for a crash course in the things we teach and share! https://tsg-podcasts.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/03+March/TSGPodcast101-TSG101-March7-2022.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 »

Recently I was invited to be a guest speaker on the Joyful Living Podcast with Quinn Curtis. The presentation was completely new and really spontaneous! I think you will like it. Some of the topics covered are: Entitlement issues in children What joyful living looks like How to balance home life and work or other busy projects How the family… Read more »

Nicholeen gives an introduction to Teaching Self-Government and gives us Hannah’s 5 lessons for Parents.… Read more »

Index Abuse (17) Accepting No Answers and Criticism (176) Addictions (106) ADHD (22) Adult Children (55) Adults (80) Age (317) Analyzing (109) Anxiety (76) Assertive Communication (134) Attitude (89) Authority (93) Autism (19) Babysitting (18) Balance (66) Bedtime (32) Begging (8) Behaviors (323) Boundaries (49) Bullying (22) Calm (172) Car Behavior (7) Changing Hearts (115) Character Building (123) Chores (107)… Read more »