Teaching Self-Government Podcast
by Nicholeen Peck and Paije Baumert
Fun, light-hearted discussion and advice from internationally acclaimed parenting and relationship experts! Nicholeen Peck, founder and CEO of Teaching Self-Government, and her daughter, Paije Baumert (a certified parenting mentor), discuss different aspects of parenting and relationships and life in general. Each episode is filled with examples from Nicholeen and Paije's lives that illustrate situations where their expert advice has originated and come in handy.
Episodes
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Episode 151 - Gentle Parenting: A Cultural Roller Coaster!
In this episode, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the delicate topic of gentle parenting. Why did it become such a craze? How has it impacted society? Is it good or bad? Listen in for their thoughts and insights on gentle parenting and how TSG compares to it!Roles: The Secret to Family, Business, and...
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Episode 150 - Simplifying Self-Government!
In this episode, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the best ways to make learning and teaching Self-Government simpler for you and your family! Do you wish resources and answers were right at your fingertips? Are you wanting more ease in implementation without writing everything down? Listen in for…
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Episode 149 - Dealing With Strong-Willed Children
In this episode, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the challenges that strong-willed children present to parenting. Why do they push so hard? Does TSG really work for them? Listen in to know more about why strong-willed children are a blessing in disguise!
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Episode 148 - How To Raise Emotionally Resilient Children (Without Therapy!)
In this episode, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how to create and raise emotionally resilient children, no matter what they’ve gone through. Do you worry about your children being influenced by every emotional whim they encounter? Or, alternatively, do you struggle with a child who “paves their own...
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Episode 147 - What Age Should A Kid Get A Phone
In this episode, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the controversial topic of when a young person should get a phone of their own. Have you wondered this same thing? Are you trying to protect your children, but afraid of them "not fitting in" or not having a way to contact you when they're not home?...
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Episode 146 - How To Handle Bossy Children
In this episode, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the struggles of navigating the parenting of bossy children, teens and younger children alike. Do you have a child who "rules the roost" by telling everyone else what to do without shame? Or do you have someone who quietly delegates and demands on the...
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Episode 145 - What We Want Our Children To Remember
In this episode, Nicholeen and Paije discuss some principles to remember while crafting the memories and experiences for your family as you and they both grow and live. Do you feel like your parenting expectations are creating negative moments for your family? Do you wish you could’ve created...
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Episode 144 – “I Forgive You”: Powerful Relationship Healing
In this episode, Nicholeen and Paije discuss “no” answers and the beautiful intricacies of forgiveness and the positive impact it has on relationships, individual and worldwide. Has there ever been a time when you felt someone wronged you and there was a wedge in the relationship? Did you go...
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Episode 143 – Building Resilience and Bouncing Back
In this episode, Nicholeen and Paije discuss teaching children to be resilient and to bounce back from hardships. Have you or your children ever struggled with accepting a difficult situation and felt like some extra skills and structure were needed? Has your adaptability been challenged? Listen…
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Episode 142 – Meet The Mentors: Sharee Jones “Family Vision, Family Culture, and Family Identity”
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije have a discussion with certified TSG mentor, Sharee Jones, talking about family vision and principles of family identity. Sharee has had so many experiences in her life that brought her to Teaching Self-Government and she’s such a dedicated mentor. She brings…
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Episode 141 – TSG Beginnings: A Nicholeen Peck Story
In this episode, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how Teaching Self-Government began and dive into some of Nicholeen’s childhood and early motherhood experiences. Have you ever wondered how Nicholeen got into all of this in the first place? Curious about the inspiration behind TSG? Listen in for some...
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Episode 140 – Coddling Vs. Comforting
In this episode, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the differences between coddling and comforting children. Do you know toddlers that “rule the roost”? Or teens who feel entitled to an easy-going life? Listen in for more insight on this topic and tips for how to overcome it!
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Episode 139 – Managing A Busy Lifestyle without Getting Burnt Out
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 you have lots of things going on that all need to be balanced and are high priority? Do you struggle feeling like each thing is getting the attention...
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Episode 138 – When Grandparents Become The Parents
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 grandchildren. Have you taken on the role of parent for a second time, even though you thought you were done parenting? Are you struggling to keep…
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Episode 137 – Mighty Mentor Meetings!
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 child more, but not sure where to start? Wishing you had more influence in your child’s life? Listen in for great tips and insight on better...
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Episode 136 – The Irreplaceable Value of Motherhood
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 your service to your family is underestimated and underappreciated? Do you think that Mother could be replaced? Listen in for the insights of a mother...
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Episode 135 – TSG And Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
In this episode, Nicholeen and Paije discuss some of the intricacies of Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), how challenging and frustrating it can be, and how TSG can address behaviors that are common with this diagnosis. Do you feel like your child is oddly distant? Do you wish they desired a...
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Episode 134 – Comment on the Comments: Using TSG with Other People’s Children
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 navigate the complexities of “handling” other people’s children who don’t know the TSG skills. Are you a nanny or a teacher of some sort that spends a...
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Episode 133 - Meet The Mentors: D.D. Black "Freedom From Emotional Bondage"
In this episode, Nicholeen and Paije continue the “Meet the Mentors” 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 D.D. Black, who shares about her experiences as one of TSG's...
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Podcast 132 – 7 Signs You’re Stuffing Your Emotions
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 about keeping emotions at bay, but that simply isn’t true! Do you sometimes feel like you struggle to process your emotions or don’t even realize...
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Podcast 131: Helping the Family Have and Share Optimism
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 struggle seeing the “silver lining” in your daily situations? Are your children struggling with happiness? Listen in for some great insight and for…
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Podcast 130 – Comment on the Comments: Addressing Conflict Between Teen Son and Father
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 about conflict between her teen son and husband, wanting to know how to mend the relationship. Listen in to hear what Nicholeen and Paije have to say!
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Podcast 129 – Meet The Mentors: David Eggertsen “Taking Ownership In An Entitled World”
In this episode, Nicholeen and Paije continue the “Meet the Mentors” 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 David Eggertsen, who shares about his experiences as one of the...
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Podcast 128 - Meet The Mentors: Shilo Lindstrom "Tune Into Tone"
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije continue the “Meet the Mentors” 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 Shilo Lindstrom, who shares about her family, her experiences…
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Podcast 127 – Meet The Mentors: Natalie Fluckiger “Our Roles In Relation to Advocacy and Analysis”
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije continue the “Meet the Mentors” 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 Natalie Fluckiger, who shares about her family, her experiences...
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Podcast 126 – Meet The Mentors: Monica Isaacson “Family Vision and Family Mission Statement”
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije continue the “Meet the Mentors” 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 Monica Isaacson, who shares about her self-government journey,...
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Podcast 125 – Meet the Mentors: Sariah Schmickrath “Strengthening Relationships and Maturity”
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije continue the “Meet the Mentors” 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 Sariah Schmickrath, who shares about her family travels and...
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Podcast 124 – Meet the Mentors: Bryony Wilde “The Three C’s of Successful Parenting”
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...
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Podcast 123 - Teaching Children Discernment
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 ourselves in the previous episode, but now we need to teach it. Listen in for steps and tips to teach your children the skill of discernment!
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Podcast 122 - Improving Your Discernment Skills
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 there is something beyond what you’re seeing that is contributing to negative behaviors in the home, but just don’t quite know what it is or how…
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Podcast 121 - Healing A House Divided
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 to become one. Do your family members struggle knowing who they really are? Do they have a hard time doing what they know they should do over what...
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Podcast 120 - Changing The Heart
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 struggle getting to the root of behavioral issues? Do you feel like nothing is going in the right direction? Listen in for those six steps and additional...
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Podcast 119 - Helping Shy Children Socialize
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss how to help shy children have socialization. Do you have children that are more reserved and introverted? Do you wish that they were more sociable? Listen in for advice and tips for how to support your children in socializing with your family and with...
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Podcast 118 - TSG In The Classroom
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 private school and need help keeping order in your classroom? Listen in for five helpful steps and tips on how to teach self-government to…
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Podcast 117 - Parenting On Your Own
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 parent (or feel like you’re single parenting). Are you the only parent involved in your children’s lives right now? Are you struggling to get your spouse…
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Podcast 116 – Stress: What To Do When They Aren’t “Getting It”
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 the environment in general and begin to get stressed. Do you find yourself saying, “Just figure it out!” or “You know exactly what to do! Don’t tell…
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Podcast 115 – Proactive vs. Reactive Parenting
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 try to emotionally control and manipulate a situation when something doesn’t go how you want it? Do you wish you knew how to teach your children...
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Podcast 114 - The Recipe For Helping Children Calm Down
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!
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Podcast 113 - How To Get Them To Go To Bed At Night
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 stay up and out of bed? Do they have meltdowns before or sneak out after lights out? Listen in for help with those children who just won’t go to bed!
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Podcast 112 - How To Get Them Out of Bed In the Morning
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss tactics for getting children (and teens!) out of bed in the morning. Do your children struggle getting out of bed? Is it a constant battle to get children up and going? Listen in for tips and skills to help you get your children out of bed!
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Podcast 111 - Parenting Adult Children...Or Not...
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss guidelines and tips for “parenting” adult children. Do you have adult children and you’re just not sure what your relationship should look like now? Listen in for an inside scoop into how adult children view their relationship with their parents, vice...
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Podcast 110 - Movie Recommendations For the Family
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 movies that are worth watching? Listen in for a great list of “Peck Family Approved” viewing media! To get a pdf download of this list, click HERE.
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Podcast 109 - Game Recommendations for the Family
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 children of varying ages? Look no further! We’ve got so many good suggestions! To get a pdf download of this list, click HERE.
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Podcast 108 - Book Recommendations For the Family
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss specific book recommendations by age and why they recommend them. Have you wondered which books would be good to supplement what you’re trying to teach your family through Teaching Self-Government? Here you go! Listen in for our list (which is not...
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Podcast 107 - Books, Movies, and Games: Why Be Picky?
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the difference between mediocre media and good, uplifting media, and why it’s important to know the difference and impact each have. Are you struggling to find wholesome entertainment for your family? Do you wonder if there’s even a point to being…
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Podcast 106 - Tolerances
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!
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Podcast 105 - Tone: Just As Important As Skills
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the importance of partnering tone with parenting and relationship skills. Do you find that you’re executing the skills perfectly, but it’s still not quite right? Are behaviors and feelings still negative, despite your efforts to master the skills?…
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Podcast 104 - Cultivating Sisterly Bonds
In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije are joined by Nicholeen’s youngest daughter, Londyn Peck, to talk about how to cultivate a healthy, happy, sisterly (or sibling in general) bond. Are there differing personalities between your children? What about you and your own siblings? Listen in to hear...
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Podcast 103 - Dropping The Subject: Is It Possible?
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 your children tend to hold a grudge when they don’t get their way? Do they have a hard time letting something go? Do you find yourself becoming...
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Podcast 102 - TSG Parenting as a Single Parent
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 single parent, even though you have a spouse? Do you often feel alone in your parenting efforts? Listen in for some great tips to help you succeed…
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About this show
Fun, light-hearted discussion and advice from internationally acclaimed parenting and relationship experts! Nicholeen Peck, founder and CEO of Teaching Self-Government, and her daughter, Paije Baumert (a certified parenting mentor), discuss different aspects of parenting and relationships and life in general. Each episode is filled with examples from Nicholeen and Paije's lives that illustrate situations where their expert advice has originated and come in handy.
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