by Nicholeen Peck As parents, my husband and I hope that our children will succeed as parents. My daughter, Paije, has exceeded my parenting expectations with her little toddler daughter, Clara. The skills that Paije has taught Clara to help her do self-regulation and self-calming are good skills for 21-month-olds, however, these self-government skills that …
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In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije begin a new mini series! Teaching Self-Government has so many amazing certified mentors and we wanted you to get to know them and learn from them. “Meet the Mentors” introduces Bryony Wilde, who shares about her experiences with families all over the globe and shares three key principles for successful parenting, no matter where you fall on the success scale. Listen in to learn from Bryony!
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the eight steps for helping children get and stay calm. Are you struggling to put all of the pieces together and keep them straight? Follow our recipe for help and success! https://tsg-podcasts.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/TSGPodcast114-RecipeToCalmChildrenDown-Dec28-2022.mp3
(This event is not hosted by TSG. Nicholeen will be a featured speaker.) An “Individual” or “Family” registration to the 2023 Missouri 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!) and admission to Comedy Night with …
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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
(This event is not hosted by TSG. Nicholeen Peck will be a Keynote Speaker.) Be Inspired by Expert Speakers The Education Empowerment Conference includes keynotes and breakout sessions for parents. Our speakers are education experts, thought leaders, and motivators—hand-picked to transform the way you think about your kids’ education. Stay tuned as we add 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
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what to do when there are two different types of parenting present in the same home. Does one parent allow children to walk all over them and is known as the push-over? Is the other parent the one that lays down the hammer and strikes fear into the …
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Sadly, teaching strategies for proper social and emotional health are often unorganized and conflicting. Parents are left feeling like they need to choose between teaching children to have self-control and teaching children to be emotionally heard. These choices seem like opposites to most people. But, to a person who has true emotional intelligence, both of …
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In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how important it is to be able to adapt on all fronts. Self-government is being able to determine the cause and effect of any given situation and possessing a knowledge of our behaviors so we can control them, is it not? Is this not the essence of successfully …
Relationships require selfless service to survive. Although there are multiple reasons people site for their relationship dysfunctions, from infidelity to arguments, relationship problems usually all have two things in common: dishonesty and selfishness. According to The Institute For Family Studies, the leading causes of divorce are: infidelity, incompatibility, drinking or drug use, growing apart, a …
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss skills and mindsets to help you focus on what is most important and what actually is the most important thing to focus on in different situations. Even if you’re someone who struggles to focus and govern your thoughts, these skills will help you take charge of your emotions and thoughts …
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what it looks like to have free communication and what causes communicative bondage. So many areas of conversation tend to be rooted in an emotional investment in someone or something, and this can be destructive. How can that change? How can we make our communication liberating for all …
Whether you’ve always homeschooled your childrenor you were recently pushed into homeschooling, THIS FREE SEMINAR IS FOR YOU! Join us on Saturday, March 28, 2020, from 8:40 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. MT.Come hear celebrated speakers share their tried and true tips for strengthening your home and homeschool journey.We will discuss everything from math to manners, …
This is a FREE Training Web Class. There Are No Costs, But Seats Are Very Limited. Thriving Amidst the Crisis: Free Family Webinar Each new day brings news of more changes that affect our families. Institutions we’ve depended on haveshut their doors. We’re supposed tokeep our distancefrom others. Basic supplies aredisappearingfrom stores. Businesses and jobs …
Why do we cater to our stresses and forget to choose calmness? After all, calmness is the only state where we truly feel safe and empowered. Stress, anger, and frustration never lead to true empowerment or peace, only emotional bondage. In 1998, when I was the young mother of a small baby and a toddler,and …
One day my father told me something so profound that it literally changed my social life and my personal empowerment forever. After I finished telling him about how another child at school had been mean to me, he said, “Nicholeen, sticks and stones may break your bones, but words will never hurt you.” I’m guessing …
Cost: $0 Schedule 8:30 a.m. Registration 9:00 a.m. 4 Skills for Relationship Success: This class will talk about how to teach children self-mastery of their behaviors and emotions in order to free them from emotional bondage. It will focus on 4 self-government skills that parents and children can use to stop troublesome behaviors before they …
“But what if they just keep talking back and are driving me crazy,” a mother asked me while I was instructing a group of parents on how to teach their children to accept “no” answers. The mother of three told the group she knew she needed help becausesometimes she feels so crazy, or out of …