Teaching Self-Government Podcast
Episodes
Episode 144 – “I Forgive You”: Powerful Relationship Healing
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nicholeen and Paije discuss “no” answers and the beautiful intricacies of forgiveness and the positive impact it has on relations...
Episode 143 – Building Resilience and Bouncing Back
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nicholeen and Paije discuss teaching children to be resilient and to bounce back from hardships. Have you or your children ever strug...
Episode 142 – Meet The Mentors: Sharee Jones “Family Vision, Family Culture, and Family Identity”
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije have a discussion with certified TSG mentor, Sharee Jones, talking about family vision and principles of family i...
Episode 141 – TSG Beginnings: A Nicholeen Peck Story
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how Teaching Self-Government began and dive into some of Nicholeen’s childhood and early motherhood exp...
Episode 140 – Coddling Vs. Comforting
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the differences between coddling and comforting children. Do you know toddlers that “rule the roost”?...
Episode 139 – Managing A Busy Lifestyle without Getting Burnt Out
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nicholeen and Paije discuss some of the things that happen when people are so busy with so many things that they get burnt out. Do yo...
Episode 138 – When Grandparents Become The Parents
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the not-as-common family dynamic where grandparents take on the roles of parents in the lives of their gr...
Episode 137 – Mighty Mentor Meetings!
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the impact of one-on-one mentor meetings on children and families. Are you wanting to connect with your c...
Episode 136 – The Irreplaceable Value of Motherhood
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the value of Mom and Grandma and the ins and outs of how the world views motherhood. Do you feel like you...
Episode 135 – TSG And Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nicholeen and Paije discuss some of the intricacies of Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), how challenging and frustrating it can be,...
Episode 134 – Comment on the Comments: Using TSG with Other People’s Children
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nicholeen and Paije go to the comments of Nicholeen’s YouTube channel and address a situation posed by a nanny, wondering how to n...
Episode 133 - Meet The Mentors: D.D. Black "Freedom From Emotional Bondage"
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nicholeen and Paije continue the “Meet the Mentors” mini series. Teaching Self-Government has so many amazing certified mentors a...
Podcast 132 – 7 Signs You’re Stuffing Your Emotions
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nicholeen and Paije discuss seven signs that indicate emotions being stuffed or shoved down. Comments have been made that TSG is all...
Podcast 131: Helping the Family Have and Share Optimism
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nicholeen and Paije have some deeper discussion about pessimism and optimism, what they really mean, and how they affect us. Do you s...
Podcast 130 – Comment on the Comments: Addressing Conflict Between Teen Son and Father
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Nicholeen and Paije go to the comments of Nicholeen’s YouTube channel and address a situation posed by a worried mother abo...
Podcast 129 – Meet The Mentors: David Eggertsen “Taking Ownership In An Entitled World”
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nicholeen and Paije continue the “Meet the Mentors” mini series. Teaching Self-Government has so many amazing certified mentors ...
Podcast 128 - Meet The Mentors: Shilo Lindstrom "Tune Into Tone"
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije continue the “Meet the Mentors” mini series. Teaching Self-Government has so many amazing certified mentors a...
Podcast 127 – Meet The Mentors: Natalie Fluckiger “Our Roles In Relation to Advocacy and Analysis”
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije continue the “Meet the Mentors” mini series. Teaching Self-Government has so many amazing certified mentors a...
Podcast 126 – Meet The Mentors: Monica Isaacson “Family Vision and Family Mission Statement”
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije continue the “Meet the Mentors” mini series. Teaching Self-Government has so many amazing certified mentors a...
Podcast 125 – Meet the Mentors: Sariah Schmickrath “Strengthening Relationships and Maturity”
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije continue the “Meet the Mentors” mini series. Teaching Self-Government has so many amazing certified mentors a...
Podcast 124 – Meet the Mentors: Bryony Wilde “The Three C’s of Successful Parenting”
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Podcast 123 - Teaching Children Discernment
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss more on the topic of discernment. How do you teach it to children? We’ve learned how to discern for our...
Podcast 122 - Improving Your Discernment Skills
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what it looks like to have discernment and how it impacts the family and the individual. Do you feel that...
Podcast 121 - Healing A House Divided
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what it looks like when a house is divided and, on the flip side, what a house united looks like and how ...
Podcast 120 - Changing The Heart
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast/class, Nicholeen and Paije discuss six steps to create an environment that is conducive to inspiring a change of heart. Do you struggl...
Podcast 119 - Helping Shy Children Socialize
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how to help shy children have socialization. Do you have children that are more reserved and introverted?...
Podcast 118 - TSG In The Classroom
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how to use TSG in the classroom. Are you in charge of your church class? Are you a teacher at a public or...
Podcast 117 - Parenting On Your Own
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 par...
Podcast 116 – Stress: What To Do When They Aren’t “Getting It”
14 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how to handle situations where children (and other people in general) just aren’t grasping a topic or t...
Podcast 115 – Proactive vs. Reactive Parenting
14 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what parents do that is reactive and what parents should be doing that is proactive. Do you find that you...
Podcast 114 - The Recipe For Helping Children Calm Down
14 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 toget...
Podcast 113 - How To Get Them To Go To Bed At Night
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss skills and tips for getting children to go to bed and stay in bed. Do your children do all they can to st...
Podcast 112 - How To Get Them Out of Bed In the Morning
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss tactics for getting children (and teens!) out of bed in the morning. Do your children struggle getting ou...
Podcast 111 - Parenting Adult Children...Or Not...
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss guidelines and tips for “parenting” adult children. Do you have adult children and you’re just not ...
Podcast 110 - Movie Recommendations For the Family
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss their favorite movies, what they like about them, and why they recommend them. Are you struggling to find...
Podcast 109 - Game Recommendations for the Family
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the games that the Peck family loves and recommends! Needing some good games for family time? Do you have...
Podcast 108 - Book Recommendations For the Family
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss specific book recommendations by age and why they recommend them. Have you wondered which books would be ...
Podcast 107 - Books, Movies, and Games: Why Be Picky?
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the difference between mediocre media and good, uplifting media, and why it’s important to know the dif...
Podcast 106 - Tolerances
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Podcast 105 - Tone: Just As Important As Skills
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the importance of partnering tone with parenting and relationship skills. Do you find that you’re execu...
Podcast 104 - Cultivating Sisterly Bonds
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije are joined by Nicholeen’s youngest daughter, Londyn Peck, to talk about how to cultivate a healthy, happy, sist...
Podcast 103 - Dropping The Subject: Is It Possible?
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how to teach someone to drop the subject and what it might look like in different life situations. Do you...
Podcast 102 - TSG Parenting as a Single Parent
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the ups and downs of parenting as a single parent. Do you struggle catching a break? Do you feel like a s...
Podcast 101 - Teaching Self-Government 101
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the nuts and bolts of Teaching Self-Government. Need a refresher? Wondering if you’re missing out on a ...
Podcast 100 – Increasing Higher Learning Functionality
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how important it is to establish an authoritative (Traditional Strict) parenting style as soon as you pos...
Podcast 99 – Talking To or About Your Children In Public
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how to address children’s negative behaviors in public. Do you ever find that your child does something...
Podcast 98 - Helping Others Who Struggle with Mental Health
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the different aspects of mental health and how to help others that struggle with poor mental health. Does...
Podcast 97 - What To Do When They Won't Go To Bed
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Podcast 96 - Conquering Media Addictions
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what happens when there is media addiction in the home. Are your children lazy and unenthusiastic about l...
Podcast 95 - 4 Tips for Handling Rude Teenagers
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss some of the reasons behind rude behaviors that teens tend to exhibit and share four tips for dealing with...
Podcast 94 - Navigating Same-Household Permissive And Authoritarian Parenting
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 allo...
Podcast 93 - The Magic Fix For Family Life!
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the one magical ingredient that can have the biggest influence for good on your family! Do your children ...
Podcast 92 – 3 Ways To Teach Children To Take Responsibility For Themselves
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss three ways to help children understand what it means to be responsible and how to do it. Do your children...
Podcast 91 - Teaching Children How To Handle Disappointment
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how to deal with disappointing situations. Did your child lose a game and get angry because of it? Did yo...
Podcast 90 – Social Anxiety and How To Help
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what social anxiety is and how it’s affecting the family. Do you have social anxiety but don’t really...
Podcast 89 - Raising Social Children In an Anti-Social World
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss social skills: how and where are they learned? What social skills should be avoided? What if you’re ant...
Podcast 88 - Weight Loss The Self-Government Way
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss Nicholeen’s weight loss journey. Do you want to shed a few pounds, especially during the holidays? Is t...
Podcast 87 - The Secret To Perfecting Your Parenting
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the secret to perfect parenting! Do you ever find yourself in a situation where you reacted in a way that...
Podcast 86 - "You Don't Understand..."
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the importance of seeking to understand others. Have you ever felt misunderstood and struggled to get you...
Podcast 85 - Do's And Don'ts of Dating
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what should and shouldn’t happen in the dating world. Is “hanging out” bad? How should parents be i...
Podcast 84 - Are Suggestions Hurting Our Children?
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the prevalent harm that mere suggestions can have on us as a society, but, more importantly, the minds of...
Podcast 83 - Fall Traditions That We Love!
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss a lot of the fun Fall traditions that have been a special part of their life. Why are traditions so impor...
Podcast 82 - A Bit About Bonding
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what goes into bonding with other people. Does it just happen all on its own? Or does it take work? What ...
Podcast 81 - Increasing Adaptability
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 cau...
Podcast 80 - Lying, Stories, and Honest Communication
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what to do with children who have begun experimenting or formed a habit with lying. Does your child like ...
Podcast 79 - Rearranging Your Roots and Your Relationships
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how your family roots affect you now and share 2 tips on how you can use your roots to your advantage. Do...
Podcast 78 - Power, Happiness, Consequences, and...Zombies?
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss some of the underlying concepts behind consequences and how best to handle them to achieve happiness. Alo...
Podcast 77 - Beefing Up The Social Training!
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the process by which people learn social skills. Do you wonder where your children are learning their soc...
Podcast 76 - 8 Pro-Schooling Tips For Everyone!
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss 8 tips to use when preparing to send your children (or yourself) back to school. Whether you’re in publ...
Podcast 75 - Does Fairness Matter?
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the topic of fairness and if it really plays a part in healthy, happy development. Is making everything f...
Podcast 74 – When Your Best Doesn’t Seem To Be Enough: Coping With Others’ Choices
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what to do when you’ve already done all you can to teach your children what they should do, then they c...
Podcast 73 - Can Teenagers Learn Self-Government?
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the big and small things that matter when helping teenagers learn and master self-government. Do you have...
Podcast 72 - Can Little Children Learn Self-Government?
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss just how easy it is to teach young children the principles and skills of Self-Government. Do you feel lik...
Podcast 71 - "I Just Don't Want To..." Laziness Cure
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the manifesting behaviors of laziness in your children…and yourself. Are you frustrated that your child...
Podcast 70 - Transforming Hearts Through Love
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what it takes to change negative behavior at the root of the problem: where someone’s heart is at. How ...
Podcast 69 - The Pattern of Decline & How To Revive Your Family
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the specifics of how a family begins to fall apart and become dysfunctional, step by step. It always star...
Podcast 68 - Stand Out & Speak Up: Self-Government Principles For Our Day! (FREE CLASS!)
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
THIS IS A FULL, FREE CLASS! In this podcast, Teaching Self-Government brings you an all-new class! The topic was requested by school administrators an...
Podcast 67 - Anxiety: Surviving AND Thriving
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the intricacies of the touchy subject of anxiety. Everyone experiences anxiety. It’s a fact. However, t...
Podcast 66 - Gathering In The Family
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what it means to gather the family together. Gathering means to assemble things and people together to pr...
Podcast 65 - Deepening Your Sense of Identity
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije share how knowing more about our family deepens our sense of who we are and why we are. Do you know about th...
Podcast 64 - No More Good Cop, Bad Cop Parenting!
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the negative effects of “good cop, bad cop” in parenting. Why is it bad to flip-flop from being a chi...
Podcast 63 - One Good Turn Changes Hearts
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how choosing to serve and do good to others is a form of self-government. Do you feel like your children ...
Podcast 62 - Thinking Outside The Box
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss mindsets that are becoming more and more popular as time goes on. There are times when people feel that t...
Podcast 61 - Dealing With People Who Are Dramatic
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss wonderful skills and principles to use and apply when dealing with someone who is dramatic. Do you know s...
Podcast 60 - Parenting By Principle
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the difference between foundational truths, principles, and rules. These distinctions are so important to...
Podcast 59 - The Essence of Self-Government
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what it really means to be self-governed. Do you ever wonder why it’s so hard to be self-governed somet...
Podcast 58 - Starting Your Children On The Right Foot Socially
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how principles of self-government apply to making friends. Who knew?! Making friends requires actual plan...
Podcast 57 - Becoming a Great Parent to Adult Children
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss reasons behind the challenges that adult children can present. A lot of people have expressed concern wit...
Podcast 56 - Say "No" To Stress
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the intricacies of what causes stress and how it can be decreased. Experiencing stress is never fun and i...
Podcast 55 - Forging A Fatherly Bond
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss principles, skills, and truths about the details of a strong fatherly bond with his children. Paije’s h...
Podcast 54 - Uncovering and Understanding Your Strengths
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how individual strengths play a key role in understanding yourself and others. Once you know what your ow...
Podcast 53 - microManaging Can Be A BIG Deal!
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how micromanaging can be a big problem. Do you try to control everything your spouse or children do? Are ...
Podcast 52 - Grandparents and TSG
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how TSG applies to grandparents and grandparenting. Whether you’re the parents and are struggling getti...
Podcast 51 - Telling The Truth...To Yourself!
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how important it is to know what the truth is and how to apply it personally to yourself, then share it w...
Podcast 50 - Love: The Foundation of Good Teaching
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what love is and what it looks like between husband and wife and parent and child. The principles of love...
Podcast 49 - Bringing Blended Families Together
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss principles of self-government that apply to families that have unique dynamics. It’s often that parents...
Podcast 48 - What Is Seen and What Is Not Seen
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss two related ideas: what is seen and what is not seen. People sometimes focus so much on what is seen that...
Podcast 47 - Mentoring Children With Love
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss mentor sessions and how they’re formatted, along with teaching good principles for mentoring yourself a...
Podcast 46 - The "How" of Happiness
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss principles from the book, “The How of Happiness” and share 20 principles of happiness to help you mak...
Podcast 45 - Understanding Emotions and Other Feely Things
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the difference between emotions and feelings, how feelings can be communicated without emotional “vomit...