by Nicholeen Peck Punishment is a topic that evokes much debate. In the Bible we are told that the Lord loves those whom He chastens, and that enduring chastening brings us closer to God (Hebrews 12). In Webster’s 1828 Dictionary the word chasten means “correct by punishment…to purify from errors or faults.” But, to […]
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(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
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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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(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
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(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
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(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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(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
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It sometimes seems like teens don’t want to listen to adults tell them what to do or not to do, but in reality, teens and children are always hoping that adults will teach them discernment. When a person doesn’t know who to follow or what to believe morally, then that person ends up feeling lost
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(This event is not hosted by TSG. Nicholeen will be a featured speaker.) The IDEA Curriculum Fair is the premiere homeschool event in Alaska, where participants have the opportunity to learn about homeschool products from dozens of homeschool curriculum providers and a wide variety of workshops. In-person and virtual learning workshops Exclusive Fair-only specials Advance
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(This event is not hosted by TSG. Nicholeen will be a featured speaker.) The IDEA Curriculum Fair is the premiere homeschool event in Alaska, where participants have the opportunity to learn about homeschool products from dozens of homeschool curriculum providers and a wide variety of workshops. In-person and virtual learning workshops Exclusive Fair-only specials Advance
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(This event is not hosted by TSG. Nicholeen Peck will be a guest speaker.) September 24-25, 2021
Holistic Parenting Summit Read More »
“That girl was so rude!” a girl about age 12 said to her mother as she skated off of the roller rink. Immediately her mother started toward the mother of the “rude” girl to tell her to control her daughter and to tell the daughter to apologize for her unkindness. This mother clearly loved and
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There is a myth that parents from past generations didn’t understand or care about the feelings of their children as much as they should have or as much as modern parents do. This isn’t true. I’m never a fan of putting whole generations of people into boxes just because there are a few horror stories.
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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
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“I don’t have the time to catch every little thing the kids do. I run a business, I have a large family, and I homeschool. Isn’t there an easier way to stop the bad behaviors than having to correct every one of them? I think I need the condensed, quicker approach to parenting,” said Gwen,
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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 couldn’t 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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(This is not a TSG Conference. Nicholeen will be a speaker at this event.) Join us online October 21-23, 2020, for a global gathering of world-leading holistic health, parenting, and psychology experts to help you raise more confident, healthy, and empowered kids in an ever-changing world. What is Holistic Parenting? A holistic approach to parenting
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In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the elements of friendship. Do people really need interaction with other human beings? Why or why not? What really is a friend? Are there different types of friendships that we don’t think of very often or consider? Listen in to see if it’s really all that important or
Podcast 33 – Friendships: Do We Really Need Them? Read More »
(This ONLINE event is not hosted by TSG. Nicholeen Peck will be a speaker.) IDEA’s 23rd Annual Curriculum Fair lineup: April 19-24, 2021. This year the fair will be held ONLINE. Join us for a wonderful day or two learning about curriculum and homeschooling. Inspiring Talks, Informative Workshops, Practical Tips, Supportive Community, Door Prizes, and
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