“Nicholeen, is it possible for me to care too much about my child? I feel really bad when they make a wrong choice and seem to have a tendency to want to protect them from making any mistake. Is this okay?
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“What do I do about my child? She will not leave my side. I know I should love her attention and affection, but she is smothering me. I can’t do anything without her hanging and clinging onto me. Me and my husband can’t even go on dates because she makes such a fuss. Am I spoiling her? Some people have said that this must be why she won’t leave me. She is 20 months old.”
This is a great question! So many families experience what you have just analyzed. There is hope for your daughter and the solution might surprise you.
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This week’s Gem is the continuation of the “Becoming A Joyful Adult” series. Part three is about another amazing charactaristic: Purpose. We have to have purpose in order to have any amount of happiness. Have you ever found yourself at home with nothing to do? You start to feel grumpy. Purpose gives us something to
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All people have the ability to make choices. God made this possible by giving us the gift of agency, which is “the quality of moving or of exerting power.” (Webster’s 1828 Dictionary) The question is this — will people use this ability to choice in a way that leads to freedom and personal power, or
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In this second part of Becoming Joyful Adults, we learn about the second characteristic that we need to be, indeed, a joyful adult and how to help our children be joyful as well.
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What is a patriot? Do they exist today?
In Webster’s 1828 dictionary, it says that the word “patriot” comes from the Latin word “patria” which means “father or native country.” This detailed dictionary also says that a patriot is someone who supports and defends the interests of his country. A patriot is “devoted to the welfare of one’s country.”
As I pondered this definition I wondered how many patriots we really have in our world today. I know that many people profess to be…
Waiting for a movie ticket can be an interesting experience. In a movie line, somewhere in the world, a mother and her son were waiting in line to see a family friendly movie when the son saw some of his friends in line for a movie ticket as well. Upon asking, the young boy of
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Learn about the first of 5 characteristics you need to raise and become joyful adults!
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Father’s are essential to the upbringing of emotionally healthy children. The absence of a father in the home can be damaging to a child’s self-esteem, stress load, anxiety, sense of well-being, and familial as well as social relationships. As a previous foster parent, I noticed that 80% of the children who came to my home
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There are many different types of parenting. One of the most commonly known and used system is Love and Logic. Some people have asked if Love and Logic is similar to Teaching Self-Government. Is it?
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Recently, I came across a quote that said that the “spiritual solidarity of the family” would determine the success of many things, such as churches and societies. This inspired a lot of thought. We all know the family’s role in society is crucial. In fact, the whole of society pivots around the family. We know
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Have your children ever been disobedient? Obedience is an importantaspect in the home. It creates unity and brings happiness. But not all people are willing to give it easily. What has to be in place for someone to want to willingly obey?
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I have heard some pretty creative and ridiculous things from the mouths of adults. Here are some of my favorite silly parent things to say and why the parent should pick a new thing to say.
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As we use and experience the methods of Teaching Self-Government, we begin to see what our mission is and how we can accomplish it through using the TSG skills. Everyone has a mission, but not everyone has the right tools to assisst them in accomplishing that mission. Teaching Self-Government can give you what you need
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Life is hard these days. There are many stresses and concerns around us. Help your family be a haven away from the confusion and frustration of the world by deliberately improving your communication.
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Have problems with negative attention seeking…and drama queens? This is an answer to one mother’s question about her children, who have a tendancy to have emotional meltdowns. Listen to this audio clip to see what you can do to fix it! Download Warmly, Nicholeen
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Happy Mother’s Day! I hope you have planned how you will spend your special day. I usually try to find ways to serve my family like a good mother does. Years ago I fell into the trap of feeling entitled on Mother’s Day. I thought it was my day off. After being thrown up on
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A timely Mother’s Day message. To understand mothers is to understand their power. Some people think that women are only powerful if they become less like women and…
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From Sitting To Super Mom: How I Clean My House by Nicholeen Peck What does your ideal house look like? I’m talking about cleanliness. What is your ideal length of time for keeping the house clean? For me, the answer to question number one is sparkling, and the answer to question number two is 20
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Have your children ever expressed a dislike for Teaching Self-Government at one point or another? If so, watch this video!
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