Index: Teens (Youth)

An exasperated woman, whose marriage was falling apart, said to me, “Nicholeen, my husband is obsessed by principles. He keeps telling me that I don’t understand principles and that I’m not living by principles. How do you define principles?”   This woman’s husband lived according to his own made-up rules, such as hiding things from the government, controlling his wife… Read more »

Do you have some awesome family trips or activities planned for this Summer? It’s going to be the best Summer ever! However, what are you going to do when the children start acting out? TSG on the go is always a little harder than at home. How are you going to keep them calm, happy, and obedient? How will they… Read more »

My friend recently posted a picture of her family on a hike. The children were laughing and having a great time. I was instantly inspired to do a fun activity with my family. I thought, “Hiking is a great idea! We should plan a time to go on a family hike.” My friend was capturing what to her was a… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how to address children’s negative behaviors in public. Do you ever find that your child does something they shouldn’t have, but you don’t want to embarrass them in front of their friends? Is that something you even consider when it comes to correction? Listen in for some great tips for correcting negative behaviors… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the different aspects of mental health and how to help others that struggle with poor mental health. Does someone you love struggle getting out of a mental rut? Are you wondering what the root problem is for poor mental health? Listen in to learn more about what all goes into diagnosing and repairing… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije (and Clara!) discuss what to do to make bedtime a smooth success. Do your littles put up a fight about going to bed? Do your older children simply disregard bedtime altogether to do their own thing? Listen in for skills and insights to transform your messy bedtime! https://tsg-podcasts.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/02+February/TSGPodcast97-WhatToDoWhenTheyWontGoToBed-Feb7-2022.mp3… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what happens when there is media addiction in the home. Are your children lazy and unenthusiastic about life? Do they fight with each other all the time? Do they constantly ask to have screen time? Listen in for some great insight about setting some boundaries and helping your family get out of your… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss some of the reasons behind rude behaviors that teens tend to exhibit and share four tips for dealing with those behaviors. Do you know teens who or openly rebellious and selfish? Are these teenagers your own children? Are you at a loss to what could help them change? Listen in for these great… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the one magical ingredient that can have the biggest influence for good on your family! Do your children struggle in social situations? Do you have a hard time truly connecting with your family in general? Going to family therapy and wish you didn’t have to? Listen in for the one and only “magic… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss three ways to help children understand what it means to be responsible and how to do it. Do your children just not care about taking care of or picking up after themselves? Are you annoyed because they seem to not learn anything you teach them to do? Listen in for these important ways… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how to deal with disappointing situations. Did your child lose a game and get angry because of it? Did you spend hours on a meal that didn’t turn out right and no one liked? Listen in for some great insight and tips on how to help your family! https://tsg-podcasts.s3.amazonaws.com/2021/12+December/TSGPodcast91-TeachingChildrenHowToHandleDisappointment-Dec28-2021.mp3… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what social anxiety is and how it’s affecting the family. Do you have social anxiety but don’t really know why or how you got it? Do you wish you could help your children overcome their social anxiety? Listen in for some great insight and awesome tips! https://tsg-podcasts.s3.amazonaws.com/2021/12+December/TSGPodcast90-SocialAnxietyAndHowToHelp-Dec21-2021.mp3… Read more »