School
Hugs Make Math Easier! ~ Stress Relief Techniques
Submitted by Nicholeen on Mon, 10/01/2012 - 14:50
Math is stressful! Some people get anxiety when they do math. In fact, I bet most people have felt anxious about one math concept or another over the years. Stretching the brain can be frustrating and can even hurt sometimes.
One day my eight year old son, Porter, was doing his math. It was a new concept, which to him seemed unnecessary and overwhelming.
It Doesn't Have To Be That Way: Role Reversal
Submitted by Nicholeen on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 00:05
About 75 years ago, ten year old Tommy Monson had a Sunday School teacher only six years older than he was named Phyllis Bowden. Even though Phyllis was young, she knew the fundamentals of being a teacher to young children and took her role and responsibility seriously. So, when young Tommy became “quite fond of spit wads” Phyllis knew how to handle the problem. When Tommy wouldn't stop his bad behavior Phyllis sent him to the bishop's office to talk about the issue.
School Problems? Making Your Child A Genius!
Submitted by Nicholeen on Sat, 07/07/2012 - 17:53
Many parents wonder what to do about problems at school. Sometimes the best behavior therapy for classroom behaviors happens at home. The video interview below discusses what parents can do about school related behavior problems.
Other parents want to know how to prepare their children for educational success. No matter what way you choose to educate children at your house, you will gain a lot from hearing this conversation between veteran teacher and college professor, Nicholas Pond, and homeschool mother, Nicholeen Peck, about school pro
How To Break A Habit: More Than Behavior Modification
Submitted by Nicholeen on Sat, 06/02/2012 - 00:53
Category:
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
Becoming A Youth: The Answer To Teenager Problems
Submitted by Nicholeen on Fri, 05/25/2012 - 20:10
“I am not a teenager and here's why...” said a group of youth one day during a discussion on the article by Dr. Michael Platt, The Myth Of The Teenager. One after one each of the group of fifteen or so youth declared why they were not or would not be teenagers.
Improving Self Esteem: How To Build Self Confidence In Children
Submitted by Nicholeen on Thu, 03/22/2012 - 18:31
A Mother's Question About Building Self Esteem In Children
“Emma said to me at bedtime that she thinks that she's ugly. I'm not exactly sure where she heard this since I'm always telling her how cute she is, but what would you say to your kids if they said that?”
You've Got Mail! Love Note Ideas
Submitted by Nicholeen on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 01:02
There are many ways to show love for family members. However, in our family, we don't write to each other as much as we talk to each other or do acts of service. So, for one of our family activities we decided to make a family mail system.
OT: How To Motivate Students To Learn
Submitted by Nicholeen on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 00:16
Category:
This might seem off topic, but I don't know if it really is. I think having motivated students is something all parents work for. The question was posed to me: Nicholeen, what do you do to prepare your teenage youth for academic success?
On a recent conference call I went into great detail on the subject. As a special treat I have the recording of that call to share with you today.
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.
Preparing For School With An Ex-Super Mom & My Homeschool Schedule
Submitted by Nicholeen on Tue, 08/16/2011 - 19:34
Category:
(This article contains Nicholeen's daily home and school schedule for this coming year & a video of how she makes a yearly plan for the family.)
We have all heard the term “super mom” before. Some people have a positive association with the term. They think, “Wow, that lady is amazing. I want to be a super mom like her.” And, some have a negative association with the term.
