Do your kids grind their teeth at night or clench their jaw when they’re trying to focus? In this video, I explain why children grind their teeth, and how you can calmly help them replace this habit with healthier behaviors. Drawing on my experience as a parenting educator and former dental assistant, I share practical, gentle strategies to protect your child’s teeth and support their emotional regulation.
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Nicholeen Peck
Teaching Self-Government
Key Moments in this Episode
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00:00 Introduction to teeth grinding
00:49 Explanation of nighttime teeth grinding and awareness
01:53 How grinding affects teeth and gums
02:34 Family experiences addressing nighttime teeth grinding
03:42 Discussion of teeth grinding during focus and concentration
04:21 Other contributing factors to teeth grinding
05:14 How to stop teeth grinding with self-government skills & practices
06:54 Guidance on when to consult a dentist
07:29 The four basic skills of self-government
08:58 Calming strategies to reduce jaw tension
10:07 How “dropping the subject” aids in behavior regulation
10:40 When and how to give effective corrections
11:28 Recommendation for a related follow-up video
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About Nicholeen Peck
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Despite your best efforts at raising children, is your family dysfunctional? Do your children set the rules and have control of your home instead of you? Are you looking for parenting skills that will help you create a united, happy family?
Then meet Nicholeen Peck, one of the world’s most effective parenting experts. Whether you want to fix child behavioral issues, create more unity in the home, or simply strengthen your family relationships, her proven system — Teaching Self-Government — can help you turn chaos into calm.
Since 1999, her seminars, workshops, one-on-one training sessions, parenting videos and books have helped thousands of families worldwide regain peace, be happy and maintain unity in their home. The secret? Learning how to use effective family systems based on parenting that’s deliberate and pro-active (instead of reactive). It all starts with the principles of self-government. If you’re a family of faith, you’ll especially love how your faith and values can be woven into her parenting system.
In 2009, Nicholeen and her husband starred in the BBC reality TV show, “The World’s Strictest Parents”. She became an overnight sensation by turning around two out-of-control teenagers from England after just one week — without shouting, threats or manipulation. Her amazing success comes from the positive parenting techniques of using calmness, effective communication and principles of self-government.
Nicholeen Peck’s Accomplishments
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* Author of “Parenting: A House United,” “Popular Parenting Methods: Are They Really Working?,” “Roles: The Secret to Family, Business, and Social Success” and many other books and magazine articles.
* President of The Worldwide Organization for Women (WOW).
* Nicholeen regularly speaks at the United Nations and other congresses around the world as an advocate for strengthening families and motherhood.
* In 2009 her family was featured on the BBC reality show, “The World’s Strictest Parents.
* Trained as a foster parent for Utah Youth Village.
* Has parented many troubled foster children.
* Successfully raised (and raising) four children of her own.
Testimonials
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“Her loving parenting techniques work with ALL children.”
Kristi, http://www.thankfulme.blogspot.com
“Thank you for your insights and solutions. They have helped my family so much.”
Michelle
“My husband and I have started implementing some of your techniques, and our house has been so different!”
Julianne
“I feel that my children respect me more. I will be eternally grateful for what I have learned from Nicholeen Peck.”
Michelle Baker
“If you want to forge the strongest family bonds possible, to repair damaged relationships, and redeem a child that seems completely lost, then this program IS for you.”
Sandra
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