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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
Parenting through the Quarantine
Brooke and Israel Wayne discuss parenting through the quarantine and how you can do it efficiently. You’ll get some great insights on issues that you
Discouragement and Depression in Homeschool Moms
In today’s episode, Dennis Gundersen discusses an issue prevalent in moms, specifically homeschool moms: depression. He gives advice on how mothers can overcome this life
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
DISCIPLESHIP
Homeschooling offers more time for discipleship: teaching, showing, and living out what it looks like to follow Jesus.
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
Encouragement for Social Distancing Families
Heidi St. John joined Leslie as we kicked off the Teach Them Diligently at Home event. They had a great conversation about family, faith, and
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
How To Teach Them Diligently, Homeschooling Families Podcast Episode 2
Learn practical ways and helpful ideas for teaching your children diligently, both from a discipleship and academic perspective as David and Leslie Nunnery explore teamwork
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
2 Simple Ideas for Discipling Your Children
Through the years, David and I have seen the Lord do amazing things in the lives of our children, and by His grace, they all
Announcing the Family Devotion • Discipleship • Bible Memory Guide
Through the years, many parents have asked David and I about family devotions– and even how to approach their own personal devotions. We all know
Find Your Identity– My Thoughts On Overcomer (Plus, a free resource!)
Things don’t always go as we want them to. Bad things happen and always will. Companies close. People move. What we once held dear can
ACADEMICS
Homeschooling resources and support for every step of your child's homeschool education: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, and Special Needs.
Encouragement for Social Distancing Families
Heidi St. John joined Leslie as we kicked off the Teach Them Diligently at Home event. They had a great conversation about family, faith, and
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
The Importance Of Knowing Your Homeschooling Why
Our Getting Started Homeschool Story When our three oldest children were in third grade, first grade, and kindergarten, the Lord started working on my heart
Homeschooling Dads- Interview With Darren Jones of HSLDA
Leslie is joined by Darren Jones of HSLDA to discuss many ways for dad to be involved in the homeschooling efforts of your family. Whether
Are You Still Homeschooling? Teach Them Diligently Podcast Episode 1
Welcome to the first ever Teach Them Diligently Podcast. This week, David and Leslie Nunnery, founders of Teach Them Diligently, give you some insight into
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
Danger To Families Through Common Core
Common Core is getting a lot of attention these days. David and I get asked about it quite a bit, and honestly it’s so far
Top 10 Homeschooling Middle School Spelling and Vocabulary Curriculum Choices
*This page may contain affiliate links. For more information please see our disclosure page/privacy statement for more information. Celebrate you have made it to middle
FAMILY
Family life and homeschooling should be fun; here are some resources and fun ideas for your family time.
Parenting through the Quarantine
Brooke and Israel Wayne discuss parenting through the quarantine and how you can do it efficiently. You’ll get some great insights on issues that you
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
Encouragement for Social Distancing Families
Heidi St. John joined Leslie as we kicked off the Teach Them Diligently at Home event. They had a great conversation about family, faith, and
The Many Benefits Of Regular Exercise Routine Within Your Family! An Interview With Scott Shipman
Most of us know the power of exercise and movement in our children’s lives and homeschools. We can see the difference in their behavior and
Easy Meal Planning and Preparation Tips for Your Busy Family
Erin Chase of $5 Dinners and Freeze Easy joins Leslie Nunnery today as they discuss the importance of family dinners– and how to make them
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
The Often Overlooked Key To A Healthy Marriage
There is much talk these days about a healthy marriage and how to achieve it. One key building block is often overlooked, though. Join David
How To Teach Them Diligently, Homeschooling Families Podcast Episode 2
Learn practical ways and helpful ideas for teaching your children diligently, both from a discipleship and academic perspective as David and Leslie Nunnery explore teamwork
ENCOURAGEMENT
All of us here at Teach Them Diligently believe in you and your homeschooling journey, enjoy some homeschool encouragement from us!
How God Can Use the Teenage Years
In today’s epsiode, Ryan Fast talks about how crucial the teenage years can be in your children’s walk with God. Not only is it a
Parenting through the Quarantine
Brooke and Israel Wayne discuss parenting through the quarantine and how you can do it efficiently. You’ll get some great insights on issues that you
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
Encouragement for Social Distancing Families
Heidi St. John joined Leslie as we kicked off the Teach Them Diligently at Home event. They had a great conversation about family, faith, and
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
The Often Overlooked Key To A Healthy Marriage
There is much talk these days about a healthy marriage and how to achieve it. One key building block is often overlooked, though. Join David
How To Teach Them Diligently, Homeschooling Families Podcast Episode 2
Learn practical ways and helpful ideas for teaching your children diligently, both from a discipleship and academic perspective as David and Leslie Nunnery explore teamwork
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
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!
Parenting through the Quarantine
Brooke and Israel Wayne discuss parenting through the quarantine and how you can do it efficiently. You’ll get some great insights on issues that you
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.
11 Ways for your Family to Get Organized and Save Time
A few weeks ago we had a Facebook party to launch the 2020 Teach Them Diligently season. During that party, we asked those of you
Hidden Browsing: What’s missing from your Internet history and how to find out
About 80 percent of homeschool parents don’t know a common way kids hide what they do in Internet browsers like Chrome and Internet Explorer.
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
Danger To Families Through Common Core
Common Core is getting a lot of attention these days. David and I get asked about it quite a bit, and honestly it’s so far
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
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.