Teaching Self-Government Podcast

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 cause and effect of any given situation and possessing a knowledge of our own behaviors so we can control them, is it not? Is this not the essence of successfully adapting? Listen in for some personal stories from Paije’s recent life that help illustrate this principle and how it applies to anyone.

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 to “tell stories” to improve upon or try and change the truth? Do you have a hard time trusting your child? Listen in for specific skill sets to help your child conquer lying and truly desire better behavior.

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 you struggle knowing how to overcome things your parents did in your family? Is it hard to guide your family the way you want to because of things in the past? Listen in for how to take charge of your family’s direction and growth!

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss some of the underlying concepts behind consequences and how best to handle them to achieve happiness. Along with that, they discuss what’s happening to the current generation and how they’re being compared to zombies. Do you get confused with the differences between consequences and punishments? Do you feel like your children and becoming “hollow?” Listen in for a somewhat deeper-than-normal discussion to deepen your understanding of consequences and where our society is headed!

In this podcast, Nicholeen and Paije discuss the process by which people learn social skills. Do you wonder where your children are learning their social skills from? Are you worried that they might not be influenced by the right sources? Listen in to learn what sources are most beneficial to give you child the social training they need to thrive!

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 public school, private school, homeschooling, etc, these tips are universal and will make sure your family stays strong and united! Do you feel like your children bring school behaviors and attitudes home with them? Is school culture tainting your family culture? Listen in to be more prepared for the school year!

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 fair important? Do you really know what “fair” means? Listen in for some great tips on how to achieve ultimate fairness in your family.

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 choose another path. Did you do something wrong somewhere along the line? Do you feel like you failed or are failing as a parent? Listen in for some great tips of what you can do and for further understanding of your role as a parent!

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 a teenager that struggles to see why they would want to be obedient and learn how to govern themselves? Do you think your teen is just too far gone? Listen in for some great tips and advice to use with the teenagers in your life!

Click here for a link to Dr Michael Platt's article and other Teaching Self-Government resources!

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 deal with these situations and get you and your child on track!