Small Children

How To Get Children To Behave

“HI Nicholeen. I have the biggest problem in implementing your method... when 
you give a consequence but they refuse to do it...???then WHAT?? I can give 
them all the jobs they "earned" but can't make them do it... WHAT then???This 
is my biggest difficulty in implementing what I think is an amazing method... 
comments? suggestions???

Family Mission Statement Success: One Family's Story

For years now people have talked about making family mission statements. In books and on blogs we hear about the principles behind making a family plan and get inspired to try new things at home.

 

However, statistically most people don't actually make mission statements and use them even though they are inspired by the idea. Why?

 

Funny Parenting: Eye Opening If You Look Deep!

 

 

This video is hilarious, but also extremely educational for parents.

Preparing For School With An Ex-Super Mom & My Homeschool Schedule

(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.

What! Adversity is good?

We live in very difficult times. Many people worry about what is on the horizon, and what future adversities will come.

 

No need to worry. Adversity shouldn't be feared. It should be accepted and embraced.

 

Social Success: Too Little Friend Time Part 2

Last week I talked about how there are certain skills which are important to posess for social success.  These skills are different from the self-government skills I teach in my Parenting A House United 

Importance of Child Development: Are Friends Essential? Part 1

 

Can You Have Too Little Friend Time?

Too Much Friend Time Part 2: Making Confident Children

 

Last week I wrote an article which generated a lot of discussion called Can Too Much Friend Time Hurt Children?  Since I received so many emails about the topic I feel it is important to address it again. Some people expressed thanks, and others confusion.

Yes Or No? ~Parent Choices

Is it easier to tell children yes or no when they ask a question?

 

The answer to this question could depend on what kind of person you are.

 

Are the kind of parent who really likes to be in control of the goings on in the family and don't like to be bothered with plans changing, outfits changing, or extra work for a new idea? If you are this kind of person you probably find it is easier to tell the children no when they ask to go play at a friends, finger paint, make cookies, or go swimming.

 

Classroom Behavior Problems

A parent's work isn't limited to working with our own children. Sometimes we are in situations when we are in charge of other people's children. Occasions where this most likely happens are at church, when friends come over, at clubs, in school settings, and on outings. These times are enjoyable, but can also be complete disasters.