A Teach Them Diligently 365 Video Series
Thrive Through Your Mindset
This month, we will conclude our short series of several ways we can all “Grow Up” As A Mom. still talking about thriving here — Thriving is often shown in a physical way by growing up. This month we are going to chat about ways we can thrive by recognizing some mindset struggles or hurdles […]
Thriving Through Learning & Growing
This month, we continue with our short series of several ways we can all “Grow Up” As A Mom. still talking about thriving here — Thriving is often shown in a physical way by growing up. This month we are going to chat about ways we can learn and grow by first getting into God’s […]
Thriving Through Taking Care Of Yourself
This month, we’ll kick off a short series within our overall Thrive theme for the year. Over the summer, we’ll be looking at several ways we can all “Grow Up” As A Mom. Thriving is often shown in a physical way by growing up. This month is a replay from several years ago, It was […]
Office Hours with Leslie — Post Convention
Office Hours Typically for office hours we don’t record our time together. But this month you are in for a treat!! We recorded our chat about convention so that you could get in on the fun. Listen in to what each person’s takeaways were. ❤️
Thriving Through Your Thoughts
What you set your mind on is incredibly important not only for yourself but also for your spouse, children, and everyone else. This month, we’ll be considering our thought lives and implementing a strategy to fix our minds on truth. Office Hours For our office hours this month, we’ll discuss strategies for focusing on truth and share […]
Thriving Through Community
Thriving in Community definitely seemed like a foreign concept for me. As a deeply introverted person by nature, I never saw the need to invest in community at all. Has God ever changed my heart and my focus through the years! This month, we’re going to look at community through both Biblical and practical lenses. […]
Thriving in Your Marriage
Thriving | Marriage. Whew. Do those words go together? Do you have seasons that feel like caous. And nothing like thriving at all? Me too, me too. Marriage can be hard at times. Put two people who need Jesus together and you just have times where things can get a bit rocky. BUT There is help. […]
A Thriving New Year
Welcome to another year here in TTD365! This year everything we’re doing in Teach Them Diligently, we’ll be focusing on the idea of Families THRIVING together. So, first what does it actually mean to thrive? Secondly, why is this something we should really be focused on? According to Webster’s Dictionary—Thrive means to grow or develop […]
2021 Quick Start Guide For Your Homeschool Year
This was included as part of the Back2Homeschool conference this week, but I wanted to share it with all of you as well since it’s the time most of us are getting ready to head Back2Homeschool. There are some pretty easy ways to make sure that you have the best school year ever. Whether you’re […]
TTD365 CHALLENGE! Through The NT In A Year Together.
Being in God’s Word is the most important thing you can do in your pursuit of Becoming The Mom You Want Your Children To Have, so let’s get in God’s Word together this year! We’ll start July 19, 2021, but you can jump in anytime you want to! There is a link for the Bible […]
Ask Me Anything! Real Moms With Leslie
This week in Real Moms of 365, Leslie answers YOUR questions. She talked about gaps in education, finding perfect, socialization and activities, and much more. Be sure to check out this video– and join us live for the next Ask Me Anything where Leslie will field your questions specifically about marriage. 😍 Check out the […]
Q and A With Homeschool Graduates– Real Kids of 365
Leslie sat down with Camden, Payton, and Lizzie Gray to ask them YOUR questions about growing up homeschooled and how that prepared them for college. Find out what they REALLY thought about homeschooling, how they learned to LEARN, how they felt that prepared them for college and more in this candid conversation. Recommended Audio Giving […]
Summer Fun Ideas
Leslie will be talking about Summer Fun activities for your family as she shares a conversation she had with Heidi St. John. Ginger Hubbard, and Durenda Wilson about how they all avoided summer boredom or burnout and made the most of the time they had with their children each year. This was recorded at a […]
Organizing for Success– The Fortune 500 Homeschool | 15
This week, we’ll be looking organization– and specifically how organized people become successful in their endeavors. Be sure to download the worksheet and grab some extra paper to take notes, for we’ll be covering a lot of ground that I truly believe will be insightful for you as you try to remove the obstacles that […]
Celebrate Kids– Behind the Scenes with Kathy Koch
I couldn’t resist sharing the video from the podcast I did with Dr. Kathy Koch. The podcast itself was amazing, but just seeing her should make you even more excited to hear her in person at TTD this season. Dr. Kathy Koch is the Founder and President of Celebrate Kids, Inc., a Christian ministry based […]
Parenting Through Emotions– Interview with Tricia Goyer
You do not want to miss this discussion. Tricia Goyer, author of Calming Angry Kids- Help and Hope for Parents in the Whirlwind, gives some incredible tips and practical insight about how to help our children through various emotional displays. There is insight and help for all parents in this short discussion.
There Are Enough Hours… | 14
This week, we’re going to talk about time– how much we have, how we spend it, and how valuable each moment really is. Plus, we’ll look at some common distractions and some great strategies to avoid them. Additional Resources Take the time to do a time inventory. Watch this video to see how I did […]
A Challenge for The New Year– and A Prayer From My Journal | 13
This week, we’ll discuss a deep, abiding trust in the only One Who’s worthy of our trust. Then, I wanted to open my prayer journal again and share with you something that God taught me recently that I hope will be a challenge and encouragement to you as well. If you have a specific topic […]
Invest In Others, Get Connected, Get Involved
This week, we’re going to talk about plugging in and allowing God to use what He’s doing in your life to enrich the lives of others. We are excited to see you putting the passion for serving that God has put in your heart to good use and grow together with you as well all […]
Christmas Around The World
This week, we will discuss a creative way to help your family focus on the One we truly are celebrating this month. Then, we will finish by looking at Christmas around the world and the academic and discipleship opportunities tied to that.
Lessons from the Valley– A Very Personal Testimony | 12
We learn more in the valleys than we can imagine. This week, Leslie shares a very personal testimony of a deep valley she was brought through and what she learned in it. We can’t always tell what people are going through or have gone through when we are content with surface relationships. Through your Teach […]
Have A Little Fun | 11
Are you a fun mom? Are you enjoying your children and being their mom? This week, let’s talk about how that is part of becoming
It Is Well | 10
We have a unique opportunity to show our children faith in action, peace in action, and a knowledge of and love for Jesus in action in ways that may even be more clear than we’ve experienced before. Today, we’re discussing a couple of very practical ways to combat anxiety and to create a more peaceful […]
What Love Does, Part 2– Not Puffy or Parade-y | 9
This week in our study of what love does, we have 2 negatives to discuss. Love is not puffy or parade-y. We’ll see that those pride-filled responses can go a long way towards destroying our relationships and platform within our home instead of strengthening them. Additional Resources Download the worksheet that accompanies this lesson. It […]
What Love Does, 2 Positives and a Negative | 8
We learned last week that Biblical love is always self-sacrificing. Ezilon.com defines agape love this way, “Unconditional love that is always giving and impossible to take or to be a taker. It devotes total commitment to seeking your highest and best no matter how anyone will respond. This form of love is totally selfless and […]
Love Is | 7
The world in which we live has so derailed, exploited, and even abused the idea of love, it’s important for us to truly understand what Biblical love actually is as we are working towards becoming the mom we want our children to have. So, this week, that’s exactly what we’re looking at. Love. Agape, Biblical […]
Prayer | 6
We all know the importance of having a vibrant prayer life, but for so many moms, finding time or avoiding distractions is a huge struggle. Today, I wanted to share with you a few strategies for praying that I have found to be life-changing and have made my prayer times so much more impactful and […]
Bible Study | 5
This week in the Becoming The Mom You Want Your Children To Have series, we’re discussing Bible Study– both the Why’s and the How’s. Leslie shares many different approaches to Bible Study in the video– and even reads from her own journal from when she was 18 to show one strategy. (The first 12 minutes or […]
Adding On | 4
Up next in our Becoming the mom you want your children to have series is a look at how we grow. What do we need to add on to our faith and how do those things impact us as moms? Let’s discuss that this week as we dive deeper into 2 Peter 1 to look […]
Super Mom | 3
You’ve probably never considered what Martin Luther and super heroes have in common, but you won’t be able to say that after this week! Let’s talk about that! Additional Resources Read 2 Peter 1:5 and following and study what the steps of growth really look like. Share what you find with all of us in […]
Miscalculations | 2
This week, we are looking at the great importance of not making miscalculations in the way we live our lives within our homes– and in front of our children
Identity and Intro to Becoming The Mom You Want Your Children To Have | 1
Becoming the Mom You Want Your Children to Have… This week, let’s talk about some foundational elements of that… you know, I always start there, right?!? 🙂 Be sure to weigh in on the group within TTD365 and start thinking in terms of your goals for this series– what do you want your children to […]
Update about TTD365–June 2020
I wanted to share what’s coming, what’s been going on around here, what you can expect, how you can get involved, etc. I’m so excited about what I believe God is doing in and through this community now and what He has in store for us all in the days ahead. Be sure to fill […]
How Do You Approach Grading Verses Assessments In Your Homeschool?
How do grading and assessment compare and which is better within the context of homeschool. Let’s talk about that!
Homeschool Survival Guide– Heidi St. John
“I’m overwhelmed!” “My kids are going to have gaps in their education.” “Everything depends on me.” “I’ve failed too many times.” “I can’t do this right.” “I’m screwing up my kids.” “Everyone else’s kids are doing better than mine.” Have you heard the lies, too? Join Heidi as she talks about her own experience of […]
Families on Mission- Coronavirus Edition
We are all being thrust into a new, strange reality for a while it would seem. How is God at work in it all, and
Letting Your Kids Become Grown Ups– And Truly Being Amazed At How Much You Like It!
This week, we’re talking with Hal and Melanie Young of Raising Real Men about allowing our children to become grown ups. When do we start preparing them for launch? How does our parenting change through the years? We’ll discuss all this and more! You don’t want to miss it! Additional Content: Connect with Hal […]
Preparing to Homeschool For Less- An Interview With Jamerrill Stewart
Jamerrill Stewart of Large Family Table shares some tips and tricks for homeschooling for less. You don’t want to miss it!
Focus Your Heart and Mind to Jump Start Your Day
There are a couple of ways that I have employed through the years that will profoundly impact the way your days run. These are super easy to implement and are guaranteed to help you focus your heart and mind as you jump into your day. Let’s discuss those together today. Additional Resources Download the […]
5 Steps To Becoming A Family On Mission
It’s always important before we launch into any new goal to lay a foundation for success. As we are talking about becoming families on mission this year, let’s start by looking at some underlying, personal work we all need to be doing to set the stage for having the best year ever. I think you […]