Teaching Self-Government Podcast
Episodes
Podcast 44 - Making Christmas Memorable
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how self-government principles apply to Christmas and holiday times. Many personal traditions and stories...
Podcast 43 - Families VS Factions
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the difference between factions and families and why the family is under attack from factions, whether ou...
Podcast 42 - Babies Need Self-Government Too!
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how self-government applies to young children. Can babies and toddlers learn to govern themselves? Yes! L...
Podcast 41 - Becoming Better at Bonding
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss why bonding is so important to self-government and three key components of improving your bond with those...
Podcast 40 - Homeschooling, Even When You're Not!
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what the term “homeschool” really means. Whether you think you are or not, you’re a homeschooler. D...
Podcast 39 - How To Govern Your Brain
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 import...
Podcast 38 - Cleaning Up Your Problem Solving Skills
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the possible correlation between cleaning the house and developing good problem solving skills. Are they ...
Podcast 37 - Drama, Games, and Surviving the Election
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how self-government can apply to heated political situations. No matter your political stance, there’s ...
Podcast 36 - Rules vs. Principles
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the common misconception that principles are the same as rules. What sets a principle apart from a rule? ...
Podcast 35 - Practice Does Make A Difference! Parenting Difficult Behaviors and Disorders
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how the way a child is parented does, indeed, affect and influence their behavior, as well as their react...
Podcast 34 - Friendships: Do We Really Need Them?
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the elements of friendship. Do people really need interaction with other human beings? Why or why not? Wh...
Podcast 33 - Almost Everything About Entitlement
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss three different aspects of entitlement and how they relate to each other and to society. There’s obviou...
Podcast 32 - Diving Deeper Into Levels Of Communication
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the four levels of communication: what they look like, how to progress from one level to the next, why it...
Podcast 31 - Teaching Children Good Social Skills
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the need for good, more refined social skills, in today’s adults and teens. Is it possible to be delibe...
Podcast 30 - I Dare You To Be Calm!
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the important and necessary element of calmness in everyday life. We dare you to be calm! Are you committ...
Podcast 29 - Is Everyone A Prepper Now? TSG and Planning Ahead
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the importance of being prepared and “prepping” for future situations and family relationships. Impor...
Podcast 28 - How Social Media Affects Family Relationships
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how social media affects family relationships, positively and negatively. Social media has become so inte...
Podcast 27 - 7 Ways To Make The School Year Exciting!
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss seven ways to make the school year more exciting! There are mixed emotions when going back to school. “...
Podcast 26 - Teaching Children To Have Duty
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the principle of Duty. What is duty, exactly? And, once we know what it is and how it benefits us, how do...
Podcast 25 - Improving Your Bonding Skills
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss just how important it is to bond with other people, especially your family. Some people are natural "bond...
Podcast 24 - Eyes Wide Open: How Parents Can Stop Some Porn Exposure
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the effects of pornography on the adolescent brain and a form of exposure that is outside the realm of in...
Podcast 23 - Mama's Humble Pie Recipe
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the topic of humility and its not-so-pretty opposite, pride. There are so many avenues that humility and ...
Podcast 22 - War VS Freedom-Based Communication
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what it looks like to have free communication and what causes communicative bondage. So many areas of con...
Podcast 21 - What Motivates People To Change?
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what it is that motivates change, in yourself and others. Is your child misbehaving and you wish they'd j...
Podcast 20 - How To Praise Effectively
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss different styles of praise and how praise should be given. Along with tips on how to properly praise anyo...
Podcast 19 - Super Successful Schedules For Chores and Children
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the importance of schedules for children of all ages and lay out specifics on what you can do to set up a...
Podcast 18 - Focusing The Family Forward
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how to keep your family focused on their future and how it relates and ties into other aspects of life. T...
Podcast 17 - Good Civil Discourse
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss good civil discourse, what it is, the difference between civil disobedience and destructive behaviors, wh...
Podcast 16 - Healing The Heart Of Your Relationship
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss different problems that commonly arise in any relationship, whether it is romantic or not. These problems...
Podcast 15 - How To Have A Happy Marriage
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss multiple questions that are common concerns and topics of debate among married or soon-to-be married coup...
Podcast 14 - Criticism Does More Than You Think
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the details and "ins and outs" of criticism. This word isn't liked all that much in today's society. But,...
Podcast 13 - Creating A Loving Family Environment
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what real love looks and feels like in a family setting, how that love can and should be utilized, and th...
Podcast 12 - Escaping Emotional Bondage Before It Starts
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the difference between emotional bondage and emotional freedom, what they both look like, what common beh...
Podcast 11 - Understanding How Digital Media Affects our Brain
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss 10 ways that digital media is affecting our brains and, in consequence, our relationships with family and...
Podcast 10 - Dating, Courtship, And Boundaries
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the need for boundaries in dating, courting, and romantic relationships. Not everyone knows what things t...
Podcast 09 - The Best Daily Schedule
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discover some of the struggles that arise and are present when trying to make and keep a daily schedule. Paije re...
Podcast 08 - Stopping Negative Attention Seeking
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what negative attention seeking looks like in younger children and in adults. What do you do when a child...
Podcast 07 - Teaching Kids Responsibility Like A Champ
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss some of the problems parents have seen with the lack of responsibility their children have, what those is...
Podcast 06 - Family Culture Shift
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije talk about the history of the word "culture" and why it's so important to have a strong family culture. Ther...
Podcast 05 - When Children Put Up Walls
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what happens when children, or anyone of any age, puts up a "wall." Is it normal? Is it the child's fault...
Podcast 04 - Calmness Coaching 101
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss what it looks like when someone isn't calm, what calmness really is, why calm people and behaviors are be...
Podcast 03 - Open Communication
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the importance of having open communication in all different relationships and areas of life, what actual...
Podcast 02 - Chilling With The Children
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss components of any good relationship, the concept of TIME (along with the many aspects that come along wit...
Podcast 01 - Confidence
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Nicholeen explains the nature, history, and intent of her podcasts and introduces her oldest daughter, Paije, to her listening a...