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โI Love You No Matter Whatโ
Children need to feel love from their parents more than ever before. And, our neighbors need love too. That unconditional, deep and abiding love will help our children weather the storms of life. Love is the truth that fills the soul and gives life hope and meaning. Maybe, during this time of social and political …
The Value and Mastery of Emotions (3 Hour Event)
Taught by Nicholeen Peck I think many people assume that when a person is self-governed that means they treat emotions as bad things. This couldnโt be further from the truth. Emotions are an important part of us and our relationships and can even draw us closer together. But, they can also fracture families and create …
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The Dignity of Work & The Will to Choose It
Think about Santa. He works all day every day without pay to get ready for one exciting night when he works harder than he has ever worked before in order to bring happiness. Think about Jesus. He worked every day of His mortal ministry; teaching, leading, healing, walking, serving others, and travailing to prepare Him …
Podcast 42 – Babies Need Self-Government Too!
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how self-government applies to young children. Can babies and toddlers learn to govern themselves? Yes! Listen in for some great tips and skills for applying Teaching Self-Government with your little ones! https://tsg-podcasts.s3.amazonaws.com/2020/December/TSGPodcast42-BabiesNeedSelfGovernmentToo-Dec5-2020.mp3
Where We Give Our Attention Matters Most
When I was a little girl, my brothers used to tease me. Every time I was teased or called names by them, I allowed myself to become emotional. One day when I was upset, my father said to me, โNicholeen, if you donโt let the teasing work, then it wonโt be fun for them and …
How To Love a Disobedient or Wayward Child
โIs it too late for me and my child?โ a single mother of a 17-year-old daughter asked me after telling me how her daughter wonโt listen to her or talk to her, and is going against all the standards of her home. Just like so many other parents, this mother wanted to know if learning …
Good Triggers vs. Bad Triggers and Calm Communication Skills
Have you ever completely lost control of yourself and you werenโt exactly sure why? This can happen to anyone. This usually means that youโve been triggered in some way. Thereโs so much talk about emotional triggers nowadays that triggers are turning into common excuses for poor behavior. Could it be that we might sometimes be …
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What They Don’t Discern Can Hurt Them
If there was one lesson I craved to know as a child, it was how to know if something was right or true in a world of confusing voices. I remember sitting intently at church waiting for the magic teaching that would help me really learn how to know when I found truth, or when …
Giving Your Family A Reason to Care About Family
Shut down doesnโt have to feel like shut down! Due to current restrictions caused by COVID-19, many families arenโt traveling as much as they normally do this time of year. Even local activities in many areas are still difficult to enjoy because of closures. But, that doesnโt mean we should stop having fun as a …
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Talking About Nothing: Is It Healthy?
Our family loves games! We play card games, board games, outdoor games, sports, and imagination games. Sometimes we have conversations about games we play, but most of the time we talk about things of more substance such as family, improving relationships, truths weโve found, books weโve read, experiences weโve had, memories we share, family history, …
Simple Solutions for Lack of Motivation Problems
A mother recently asked me how to help her daughter feel motivated to do anything besides sit around the house. She isnโt alone. With the new quarantine lifestyle, many families are thriving with the increase of family time, personal time, and relationship-building. But, even the most involved parents can still find that their child might …
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