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I was convicted by my children again.
After church one Sunday night, David and I went out to grab some tacos with some friends from church. The kids had another car, so they decided to stay at church and play ball in the gym with some other families for a while… pizza was even provided by one of the families. 🎉 While we were hanging out and enjoying time with friends, my phone rang. It was Camden calling to tell us that they...
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The Gift That Changed Her Life | 30
Izabella McMillon’s life was changed after she received an unexpected gift when she was a young girl in Romania. As she tells her story, you’ll
How to Become a Student of Your Child | 29
Today I’m joined by Karen Stubbs, who serves and equips moms through her ministry, Birds on a Wire. Karen and I will discuss how to
Together Again TTD 2021 Launch Party
What a year this has been. We have truly missed seeing everyone, fellowshipping together, praying together, growing together, and generally enjoying just being together at
Parenting the Tongue With The Heart In Mind | 28
In today’s episode I talk to Ginger Hubbard, author of “I can’t believe you just said that”. We will discuss how to parent with the
DISCIPLESHIP
Homeschooling offers more time for discipleship: teaching, showing, and living out what it looks like to follow Jesus.
I was convicted by my children again.
After church one Sunday night, David and I went out to grab some tacos with some friends from church. The kids had another car, so
The Gift That Changed Her Life | 30
Izabella McMillon’s life was changed after she received an unexpected gift when she was a young girl in Romania. As she tells her story, you’ll
How to Become a Student of Your Child | 29
Today I’m joined by Karen Stubbs, who serves and equips moms through her ministry, Birds on a Wire. Karen and I will discuss how to
Parenting the Tongue With The Heart In Mind | 28
In today’s episode I talk to Ginger Hubbard, author of “I can’t believe you just said that”. We will discuss how to parent with the
Raising Mission Minded Children | 26
I invite you to join me for an interview I did with Ann Dunagan about raising mission minded children. We’re all called to be families
Miscalculations
“But I really think I can make it…” When I read those words at the top of a flyer in an Amish coffee shop in
Setting Goals for Christian Families | 25
In today’s episode we are discussing the importance of goals for Christian parents. David shares the four layers of goal setting and how you can
4 Big Mistakes Homeschoolers Make That Can Derail Your Mission | 24
In today’s podcast, Leslie talks about 4 big mistakes that homeschoolers make that can truly derail our homeschool mission. Listen till the end of the
ACADEMICS
Homeschooling resources and support for every step of your child's homeschool education: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, and Special Needs.
3 Key Differences Between Horizons and LIFEPAC
3 Key Differences Between Horizons and LIFEPAC Parents looking to homeschool their children as they approach schooling age often ask about the difference between our
Celebrate Homeschool Awareness Month
May is Homeschool Awareness Month! This year, we’ve seen an unprecedented spike in homeschooling as schools have closed and parents have turned to new options
My Children’s School Is Closed…Now What?
If you find yourself suddenly homeschooling due to the school closings for Coronavirus prevention, you may be feeling overwhelmed with what to do. Even if
Why Do Kids Struggle With Focus & Concentration?
Discover The “Big Seven Neurotoxins That Attack A Child’s Brain Health. One in ten American children have been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder(ADHD). Boys are three
Rethink Preschool – An Interview with Sonya Shafer
https://vimeo.com/351962310 The preschool years are filled with wonder and incredible learning opportunities, but if we buy into some of the prevailing thought of the day,
Rethink the Heart of Your Homeschool
https://vimeo.com/349395192 Homeschooling is a great thing. It provides the finest quality, tailored education your children can have, and it gives you the opportunity to build
Rethink Unit Studies – An Interview with Leah Courtney
https://vimeo.com/352123997 Unit studies are great tools to use to both spice up your homeschool and even to build your entire homeschool year around. This week,
Rethink Art Integration – An Interview with Penny Mayes
https://vimeo.com/352111327 Adding some art history and exploration into your homeschool can really enhance the learning opportunities. Join Penny Mayes and Leslie as they discuss that
FAMILY
Family life and homeschooling should be fun; here are some resources and fun ideas for your family time.
The Gift That Changed Her Life | 30
Izabella McMillon’s life was changed after she received an unexpected gift when she was a young girl in Romania. As she tells her story, you’ll
Miscalculations
“But I really think I can make it…” When I read those words at the top of a flyer in an Amish coffee shop in
Lack of Communication Cultivates Anger & Bitterness
Absalom is well-known as the rebellious son of King David. His mother was Maacah who was the daughter of Talmai, the king of Geshur. Geshur
What Goal Do You Have for Your Children?
Recently, I purchased a used bike with dual suspension. I love mountain bikes. I worked in a bike store when I was in college, and
Free Bible Verse Phone Wallpapers!
Free Bible Verse Phone Wallpapers On Instagram, we asked you what Bible verses inspire you in your homeschooling mission. Here are your answers. Follow the
How to Rethink Summer Break And Have No Regrets In The Fall
For many of us homeschool mamas, we are wrapping up the school year! If you’re like me, summer holds so many promises. Promises of rest,
Gratitude for Families, Number 1 of Series
This first mention of Thanksgiving in the Bible is when God instructs Moses on the Thanksgiving Offering. This is the beginning of our series on
Our Days Are So Precious
Saturday was a great day at our house. As the kids were taking care of the things they needed to do, they were also having
ENCOURAGEMENT
All of us here at Teach Them Diligently believe in you and your homeschooling journey, enjoy some homeschool encouragement from us!
The True Pandemic… Will You Choose To Live?
This pandemic will not end with a vaccine. I know that for many of you that statement is depressing. You have pinned hopes on a
Nope, You Can’t Do Everything | 20
Trying to do everything. It’s a common struggle for mom’s in general but us homeschool moms seem to really be hit with sense of guilt
Families On Mission- TOGETHER!! TTD365 2020 Vision Update
As we approach 2020, we’re discussing the vision for the 365 community and our theme of Families on Mission. Throughout this year in TTD365, we’ll
Merry Christmas and a Look Back At What God Has Done
Praise God that 2019 was an incredible year. Thousands of families have been blessed through the events and resources provided through Teach Them Diligently.
Meeting Needs and Making A Difference In The Lives of Single Homeschooling Parents.
It’s easy to think that our lives are so wrapped up in homeschooling, parenting, and discipling our own children that we can’t be of much
Giving Thanks In All Things- An Opportunity for Service
Many in our communities are learning first hand this year that giving thanks in all things is not always an easy thing to do. Let’s
Worldwide Tentmakers Ministry Update- How Your Support of Teach Them Diligently Supports God’s Work Around The World
Our family founded Teach Them Diligently as a means to help support our mission work with Worldwide Tentmakers. Our prayer from the beginning has been
God’s Mercies Are New– EVERY DAY
I LOVE Mondays for the same reason I love New Year’s. I love the freshness of it– the newness of it. I agree with LM
HOMESCHOOL CONVENTIONS
Information, along with some teachings, about and from our homeschool conventions. We hope to see you at one of the Homeschool Conventions soon!
Official Teach Them Diligently Coronavirus Update
Dear friends,What a week it has been! All of us have been taken aback as new information about the Coronavirus and its impact on the
Teach Them Diligently 2020 Event Orientation
We are truly excited to see your family at Teach Them Diligently 2020, and we wanted to take a few minutes to help you prepare
12 Fun and Quiet Toys for your Kids
If you’re planning to bring your kiddos to Teach Them Diligently, you may benefit from a little advance preparation. Whether you’re looking for travel activities
7 Reasons Why All Homeschool Moms Should Attend A Homeschool Convention
We were about to finish our first year of homeschooling, and I felt like our inaugural year had gone pretty well. I definitely knew my
I’m Raising My Hand… Are You?
It was March at the end of my first year of homeschooling. I felt like we had had a pretty good year– I definitely knew
Reason for Teach Them Diligently Conventions
Church Depending on your source approximately 60% to 80% of young people from Christian families are leaving the church once they graduate high school. Many
Why is it More Economical to stay at a Teach Them Diligently Host Hotel?
Staying at a Teach Them Diligently host hotel may be one of the best bargains you will find! Meals & Snacks —Vending machines and restaurants can
Preparing to Enjoy Teach Them Diligently With Your Children
This article was originally posted in March of 2012. Are you getting as excited as I am? We are just a little over a week
About David and Leslie Nunnery
Leslie Nunnery and her husband David founded Teach Them Diligently, the nation’s premier source for gospel-centered homeschool events. With seven years of homeschooling experience from preschool-high school and a passion to encourage and equip homeschool families, this mom of 4 shares her know-how and insights weekly through Teach Them Diligently media and on TeachThemDiligently365.com.