Problem Solving
Interrupting Porter – Child Behavior Problems
Submitted by Nicholeen on Tue, 04/02/2013 - 00:13
Child Behavior
I don't know a parent who wouldn't say, “My child is so smart!” We all recognize the intelligence our children possess. But, what about when they just can't stop themselves from blurting out all that intelligence when Mom is on a phone call, or when adults are having a conversation? Interrupting is a sign of a thinker. Smart people interrupt.
“It's Your Turn To Clean It!” - Problem Solving Steps
Submitted by Nicholeen on Thu, 03/21/2013 - 08:19
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“Londyn,” fourteen year old Paije said. “You have to clean the griddle since you used it.”
Londyn replied with, “No, kitchen is your stewardship this week. You have to do it.”
“I had to wash the griddle when it was your stewardship, so you have to wash it now.” Paije countered.
Communication Skills Training: The Teaching Tone
Submitted by Nicholeen on Sat, 07/28/2012 - 13:39
“Porter, what is that?” asked my Chinese friend Phil when he was visiting our home this last week from China.
“The moon.” replied eight year old Porter as he looked at the sky.
“In Chinese the moon has a different name.” Phil went on.
Phil told Porter the two syllable word which means moon in Chinese, but Porter struggled
How To Control Your Emotions
Submitted by Nicholeen on Tue, 07/17/2012 - 01:29
Buzz, buzz! “Why won't the flies stop buzzing around my head?” I wondered as I sat out in the mountain shade trying to digest my new book. First one, then four, all buzzing around my head. It seemed like it was a dance for them, and it looked like a dance for me. I was waving my arms every which way trying to get the pesky insects to leave me alone. I didn't do anything to them.
How To Break A Habit: More Than Behavior Modification
Submitted by Nicholeen on Sat, 06/02/2012 - 00:53
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This week I was invited back to Family Voice Talk Radio with BJ Stober, family therapist to talk about helping children overcome difficult behaviors, and strengthen relationships at the same time. ,
Breaking bad habits is no easy task. Habits are like snow flakes. They fall ever so softly, but then before you know it you have something powerful, and often destructive, like an avalanche. However, even though habits can seem p
Children Who Can't Sit Still Cure: Problem Solving Activities
Submitted by Nicholeen on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 18:02
One Sunday our family attended a rare, two hour long church meeting. My children are very used to sitting quietly through one hour church meetings, but sometimes they struggle a little bit on a two hour meeting.
About three quarters through the meeting this past Sunday my eight year old son asked if he could go to the bathroom.
Interiew With Nicholeen Peck: Strict Parenting
Submitted by Nicholeen on Fri, 04/20/2012 - 16:16
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BJ Stober, family therapist and hostess of Family Voice Talk Radio, interviewed Nicholeen Peck on April 19, 2012 about strict parenting. This is a link to the audio/video version of the show.
Nicholeen discussed different ways to parent and how what to focus on in order to break bad parenting habits.
Be sure to listen for the 10 Things Parents Need To Know to teach their children self-government.
Help My Out Of Control Kid!: How To Handle Temper Tantrums
Submitted by Nicholeen on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 18:12
Dealing with tantrums is the part of parenting which most parents dread. They hope their sweet little baby will not ever hit the toddler tantrum phase or the even worse teenage temper tantrum phase.
As a young mother, I was just as afraid of toddler tantrums as the next person.
Sibling Rivalry: How To Stop Children From Fighting
Submitted by Nicholeen on Thu, 11/24/2011 - 02:07
Questions: Children Fighting
“Any tips on dealing with sibling rivalry? Homeschooling is not productive due to this issue.”
“My children seem to fight about everything. Most of the stuff is stupid, like whose turn it is to sit in the front seat, or who gets what place to watch a movie. Is this just normal sibling rivalry they will grow out of, or is this something I can fix? Please help!”
Is is possible to be siblings without rivalry?
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Teenagers And Cell Phone Use: Warning!
Submitted by Nicholeen on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 00:40
A few years ago I noticed a new sign posted at our local swimming pool. The sign read, “Absolutely no cell phone use in the locker rooms!”
At first, when I saw the sign I felt like some of my rights had been taken away or something. It felt like I was being controlled.
