Index: SODAS: Problem Solving Exercises

My daughter, Paije, and I were asked to do a podcast with Karen Trifiletti, the host of “I Believe.” This video is a portion of that podcast on the subject of SODAS.… Read more »

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Preparing children for college requires more than helping them get good grades and financial aid. The most important preparation a parent can provide is to give their child the tools they need to think and communicate effectively. It’s never too soon to start teaching these valuable life lessons. Recently, while visiting a university campus, I caught up with Jazmin, a… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the importance of seeking to understand others. Have you ever felt misunderstood and struggled to get your point across? Have you caught yourself spacing out when others were trying to make themselves understood by you? Listen in for some great tips on how to understand others better and help them understand you. https://tsg-podcasts.s3.amazonaws.com/2021/11+November/TSGPodcast86-YouDontUnderstand-Nov08-2021.mp3… Read more »

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 like you’re constantly reminding your little children of the skills you’ve taught them? Does it seem overly repetitive to have to keep teaching the same things over and over? Listen in on how you can… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the intricacies of the touchy subject of anxiety. Everyone experiences anxiety. It’s a fact. However, the way that it’s managed and dealt with heavily determines how well the person experiencing it thrives or survives. Do you need a better grip on your anxiety? Do you need more skills and tools to help someone… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss reasons behind the challenges that adult children can present. A lot of people have expressed concern with their older children throwing a wrench into the family flow and disrupting family relationships. Do you or someone you know struggle with their adult children? How does one go about fixing the problems that arise? Is… Read more »

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 is inconvenient to the flow of life. How can you get it under control? Is that even possible? Yes! Listen in for great tips and thoughts on how to get in control of your stress!… Read more »

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 don’t apply to romantic relationships alone. Self-government and pure love go hand in hand. Are you struggling with feeling love for your spouse or your child? Listen in for some great tips and… Read more »

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 they don’t look for what is not seen and what could be the cause of what is being seen on the surface. There needs to be a balance of both perspectives. Listen… Read more »

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the possible correlation between cleaning the house and developing good problem solving skills. Are they actually related? What would be a reason that they could be? Is it a service or a disservice to do the cleaning for your children? Listen in to figure out the connection! https://tsg-podcasts.s3.amazonaws.com/2020/November/TSGPodcast38-CleaningUpYourProblemSolvingSkills.mp3… Read more »

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 few things that could be helpful for you and your family? Listen in for a crash course in the things we teach and share! https://tsg-podcasts.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/03+March/TSGPodcast101-TSG101-March7-2022.mp3… Read more »