In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what to do when you’re wanting to implement Self-Government into your family, but you’re a single parent (or feel like you’re single parenting). Are you the only parent involved in your children’s lives right now? Are you struggling to get your spouse on board with a new parenting …
“My daughter is so ungrateful! All I do is serve her, but she doesn’t care about me or what I feel. And, she never helps out, even when I ask nicely,” an exasperated mother told me about her teenage daughter. In a later conversation, Emily, the daughter said to me, “I never get anything my …
Love runs deeper than many people realize, and the outcomes of love are significant. We all recognize when we don’t feel loved or when we have a hard time feeling love for someone who isn’t behaving lovingly. But, what we don’t often recognize is that love isn’t something that can be turned on and off …
It may seem trite and slightly overused to say it, but the old adage, “Make every day Christmas,” has more power than you might think. In fact, maybe, just maybe, the way to have life feel like Christmas every day is to truly live the spirit of Christmas in our relationships at Christmas time. Practicing …
(This event is not hosted by TSG. Nicholeen will be a featured speaker.) If you want to take a deeper dive into the art of parenting, this membership is for you. If you’ve been on a quest for “the right” approach to raising your kids, but are frustrated with the “tactic of the week” syndrome, this is for you. If you’re …
Nearly every day parents ask me how to help their “wayward young adult” or how to heal the heart of their “disconnected teen.” Children displaying unnatural affection by disconnecting from loving parents is an epidemic in our modern society. Normal human development involves increasingly seeking for autonomy as a person launches into adulthood. However, turning …
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Families are concerned about their children who are struggling with stress and anxiety. Why are stress and anxiety so prevalent nowadays, and what can families do to help in loving ways? Understanding Stress and Anxiety Stress and anxiety are real feelings that many children suffer with daily. According to Georgetown University Health Policy Institute Center …
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An exasperated mother said to me, “My teenager doesn’t like to work hard. She expects everything in life to be easy. How do I teach her to like work?” “Do you like work?” I asked the mother. “Most people who don’t see value in work, or don’t like work, are taught somewhere along the way …
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Skills Are The Most Underrated Aspect Of Success In Home Education Many start off homeschooling believing that success has to do with your curriculum choices, which couldn’t be more distant from the truth. Curriculum is not a master, but a servant. And far too often things get complicated as parents and their children become servants …
When people don’t speak the same language, it’s hard to understand each other. Likewise, when parents and children don’t speak the same language, then they can become disconnected because of lack of understanding. Understanding creates a feeling of respect and bonding in relationships and is a vital component to creating family unity and solving family …
Some people seem to be naturally patient, while others seem to struggle with increasing patience because of their strong/hard natures or how they were nurtured. However, when patience is more understood, we all might find that we’re taking more steps toward patience than we think we are. And, if we keep taking those steps, then …
(This event is not hosted by TSG. Nicholeen will be a featured speaker.) An “Individual” or “Family” registration to the 2022 Texas Great Homeschool Convention includes access to info-packed workshops, admission to browse & shop the HUGE homeschool curriculum exhibit hall, exclusive hotel discounts, admission to the Teen Track (for both teens and parents!), admission to Comedy Night with Andrew …
(This event is not hosted by TSG. Nicholeen will be a featured speaker.) Register Today California Homeschool Convention – June 15-17, 2023 An “Individual” or “Family” registration to the 2022 California Great Homeschool Convention includes access to info-packed workshops, admission to browse & shop the HUGE homeschool curriculum exhibit hall, exclusive hotel discounts, admission to the Teen …
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(This event is not hosted by TSG. Nicholeen will be a featured speaker.) Register Today An “Individual” or “Family” registration to the 2023 Ohio Great Homeschool Convention includes access to info-packed workshops, admission to browse & shop the HUGE homeschool curriculum exhibit hall, and exclusive hotel discounts. All in all, up to three (3) amazing days of …
(This event is not hosted by TSG. Nicholeen will be a featured speaker.) An “Individual” or “Family” registration to the 2023 Greenville, South Carolina Great Homeschool Convention includes access to info-packed Workshops, admission to Browse & Shop the HUGE Homeschool Curriculum EXHIBIT HALL, exclusive hotel discounts, admission to the Teen Track (for both teens and parents!), admission to Comedy Night …
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(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 …
It’s currently commonplace to see youth aggressively confronting adults when, not too long ago, that behavior would never have been condoned. And, sadly this aggressive behavior is being misinterpreted as behavior necessary for the emotional safety of the child. If parents want to be the ‘safe place’ for their child, then it’s vital that they …
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss tolerances in a new light. Is it possible to be understanding and calm while still keeping tolerances low? The answer is yes! Listen in for some guidance and some great tips! https://tsg-podcasts.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/05+May/TSGPodcast106-Tolerances-May2022.mp3
(Nicholeen will be a featured speaker at this event! This event is not hosted by TSG.) COME AND ENJOY a two-day Expo devoted entirely to the display, sale and discussion of educational materials with entire exhibit hall displays of materials by the best Christian, secular and specialty publishers. At perhaps no other time do homeschooling …
(Nicholeen will be a featured speaker at this event! This event is not hosted by TSG.) Meet 5 Experts that will empower you to Be a Legacy Creator! I’m honored to share with you 5 experts selected by Sharon Schade, founder and host of the Be a Legacy Creator! Summit…. Airing LIVE on …