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Preference VS Principle - Family Unity
Submitted by Nicholeen on Sat, 05/18/2013 - 14:23
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At the last TSG Couples' Retreat I had an inspiring conversation with a couple about situations they were trying to improve at their home. The father brought up a topic which impressed me deeply.
Praise Them For You! - Solving Common Relationship Problems
Submitted by Nicholeen on Mon, 04/22/2013 - 10:32
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Relationship Questions
“Nicholeen, how can I change my relationship with my daughter? We are so distant from each other.”
“Nicholeen, thank you for your articles and Implementation Course conference calls. I look forward to them each week. Please help me with this question.
How To Motivate Students & Kids Chores
Submitted by Nicholeen on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 00:10
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Have you ever had a child who won't stay on task unless you are there to make sure he does? Are you ever tempted to threaten negative consequences to try to motivate them to stay focused on their school work or chores?
Positive consequences for good choices and self-government motivate children way more than the prospect of negative consequences.
“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.
"You're Breathing My Air!" -Fighting Over The Silly Stuff
Submitted by Nicholeen on Tue, 03/05/2013 - 14:20
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“He's Breathing My Air” - Question
“We have three boys in a row, and they often physically try to occupy the same space, for example when one is at the sink rinsing off his dishes another will lean into them to move them over so they can use the sink, the first then bumping them back, etc.
Allowance For Kids? & Kids Chores
Submitted by Nicholeen on Thu, 02/28/2013 - 01:38
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Question – Chores And Allowances
“Dear Nicholeen,
How To Solve Any Problem! 7 Self-Government Principles
Submitted by Nicholeen on Thu, 02/07/2013 - 08:04
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The best way to teach your children to live by principle is to live by principle yourself.
Every Day Addiction Recovery Stories!
Submitted by Nicholeen on Tue, 01/15/2013 - 01:20
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Addiction Help
Music can be really healing for the soul, but it can also be damaging.
Efficiency Disease & Dealing With Stress
Submitted by Nicholeen on Wed, 01/02/2013 - 22:28
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What is Efficiency?
At this time of year we set goals. We resolve to change our ways and become better than we are. The most common resolutions usually have something to do with time or body size. I don't know how many times I have resolved to get up earlier, or get up earlier to regularly exercise. Likewise, I don't know how
Educational Christmas Advent For Children
Submitted by Nicholeen on Wed, 12/12/2012 - 01:43
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This year our family is doing a new educational Christmas Advent for the 12 days of Christmas. This advent idea was given to me by my good friend, Yvonne Averett. She has two girls ages 9 and 11, and made it for them. They are a homeschool family, and this is one of the ways that they are inviting the Christmas Spirit and Christ into their homeschool this year. I know not everyone who reads my blog is a Christian, but I am and loved this idea. So, I thought I would pass it along. I am always up for family learning and good h
