Home & Financial Management - Teach Them Diligently

Becoming Homeschoolers | 288

Discover the profound impact of homeschooling on family life, spiritual development, and academic achievement. Monica Swanson and Leslie Nunnery share personal insights and practical advice from Monica’s latest book, “Becoming Homeschoolers,” offering valuable guidance for both new and prospective homeschooling families. The conversation covers practical tips for homeschooling, the value of homeschooling in building strong family relationships, and the advantages of homeschooling in terms of academic success and character development. Monica’s book provides a comprehensive

7 Marks of a Heart Schooling Family | 269

In this episode, Leslie and David discuss the 7 Marks of a Heart School family and give practical ideas about how you can ensure you’re exhibiting those marks. They emphasize the importance of understanding your primary call as a parent and aligning your life and decisions with that call. They also encourage parents to invest in deep relationships with their children and enjoy the journey of homeschooling. The marks of a Heart School family

Finding Freedom, Not Friction: Strategies for a Sustainable and Joyful Homeschool | 268

Welcome to the Teach Them Diligently Podcast, where we delve into homeschooling and how parents can lead their family well through homeschooling. Join us as Amy Roberts of Raising Arrows shares her practical and encouraging advice on all things related to large family homemaking and homeschooling. From striking the delicate balance between teaching multiple ages to managing a bustling household, Amy brings a wealth of experience and wisdom to the table. Through her popular blog,

More Than Dishes and Dust: The Kingdom Impact of Homemaking | 266

In today’s episode, Marci Ferrell and Leslie Nunnery challenge the misconception that “worker at home” equates solely to cleaning and chores. They delve into the spiritual significance of creating a loving, ordered, and Christ-centered environment for your family. They’ll explore the true meaning and significance of being a homemaker, drawing inspiration from biblical principles and practical advice. The Discussion Covers: What “worker at home” doesn’t mean: dispelling myths and clarifying priorities Heart attitudes for effective homemaking: prioritizing

Beyond Curriculum: Raising Christian Kids in a Changing World | 265

In this episode, David and Leslie Nunnery discuss the joys and challenges of parenting adult children and the transition into a new phase of family life. They also explore the growth and challenges of homeschooling, including the rise of non-Christian homeschoolers. Leslie emphasizes the importance of being distinct as Christian homeschoolers and the concept of Heart Schooling, which combines Biblical parenting with excellent home education. They encourage parents to embrace homeschooling as a tool for

Raising Money-Smart Kids: Family Financial Socialization | 258

Welcome to the Homeschooling Families Podcast, where we explore the intersection of home education and family life. In today’s episode, we delve into a vital topic that impacts every household: financial literacy. We’ll be discussing what financial literacy is, the consequences of not teaching money skills to your children, effective strategies to impart these skills, the significance of money scripts, and how family dynamics can shape your children’s money management skills. Our guest today, Dr.

Feeding Minds and Saving Coins: Meal Planning for Homeschooling Families | 242

Welcome to Family Forum Friday on the Homeschooling Families Podcast. Today, Leslie Nunnery is joined by Erin Chase of $5 Dinners. We imagine that you’re at least a month into your back to homeschool routine, and we hope you’re getting comfortable with your curriculum and general plan for school, but have you got your plan in place for all the other things that you are privileged to do for your family? Today, we’re going to

Building Strong Sibling Bonds: Fostering Friendships at Home | 236

We are excited for another Friday Family Forum on the Homeschooling Families Podcast. Today Leslie Nunnery is joined by Sherri Seligson to discuss siblings. How do we keep them from fighting? How can we get them to see themselves as friends instead of rivals? Sherri has a lot of insight on this subject and will give parents encouragement of how to cultivate positive relationships between your children. Meet The Guest: Sherri Seligson is a 21-year

Health Care Sharing

Samaritan Ministries is a community of Christians paying one another’s medical bills. It’s not insurance; it’s assurance that you’re part of a health care sharing community where members care for one another spiritually and financially when a medical need arises. It’s a Biblical way to meet your health care needs. How it works $30 million shared monthly 80,000 member households across the nation are sharing $30 million in medical needs each month. Households like yours.

Unrealistic Expectations: Homeschool Edition | 154

Recently on an office hours call with a number of Teach Them Diligently 365 members, a question was asked that sparked a conversation about realistic expectations. As Leslie discussed the situation with the mom who asked the question, she was amazed to see the chat box blow up as others expressed their struggle with that as well. When Leslie stepped back a bit and thought it through a little more, she realized that much of

Unravel the Strings of Worry and Stress That Haunt You

Overwhelmed? Do you have too much going on? We live in an intense world. Homeschooling parents juggle a lot as we try to parent intentionally and educate with excellence while giving our children every opportunity, we can afford them to grow into the young men and women God created them to be. It’s a lot, and not one of us is immune from that nagging feeling that we’re one toss away from dropping those balls we’re

Establish Responsibility in Your Home

With Back2Homeschool festivities in full swing, it’s a great time to encourage your children to be more responsible both around the house and in their homeschool tasks. It’s easy to fall into the trap of doing more and requiring less of them if we’re not careful, and that always tended to be the “path of least resistance” around our house. But that path doesn’t generally take you where you want to be and prepare your

3 Summer Break Goals

Every summer I stand at the edge looking ahead to a wonderful summer break. In my hand I hold the list of what I plan to accomplish: cleaning, meal prep, lesson plans for next year, and of course special days filled with friends and fun. . . And then I get to the end of summer and realize I spent it playing catch up and cleaning up messes three steps behind my kids. I get

You Only Have 1 Chance! (Enjoy every minute of it!)

One evening a few weeks ago, David came into the kitchen after spending some time talking with a friend. He walked up to me, gave me a hug and held on a little tighter and a little longer than normal. When he finally let me go, he noted how grateful he was for me and how much he loves me and the kids. He went on to say something that’s echoed in my ears ever

Taking Control of Distractions | 104

Do you ever get discouraged because you find yourself overwhelmed or running in circles when you want to be productive and stay on mission? Do distractions plague you and you’re not even sure how to take control of them? If so, you are in the right place today!On this episode David and Leslie will be talking about distractions. Distractions are a wonderful thing and in moderation they can be probably helpful! Unfortunately, waisting lots of

Transferring Responsibility to your Children | 77

Charla McKinley of Beyond Personal Finance joins the TTD podcast! Charla and Leslie will discuss practical ways for parents to teach and steward their children when it comes to money. Charla will share practical tips about transferring responsibility from you to your children in order to help them learn. One of AOP’s greatest accomplishments is providing families with quality education for preschool all the way through high school. Your child’s love of learning is important,

Family Rhythms for School Days | 75

Today we are joined by Brandi McIntosh. Brandi is the homeschool mom of 4 who shares a lot about her slow, intentional lifestyle on Instagram and via her blog. She longs to inspire mamas to create their unique family culture and to feel empowered to hold their teens and children’s hearts. We will discuss family rhythms for school days and some of the important considerations for approaching that. You’ll get LOTS of practical ideas

Family Economics and Discipleship Opportunities | 57

This week, we’re joined by Rory Groves, author of Durable Trades, Family-Centered Economics That Have Stood The Test of Time. Rory and I will be discussing the impact that certain occupations have had on families through the years and explore how to find family-centered professions that have stood the test (and tests) of time. His book is FASCINATING, and I can’t wait for him to give us a lot more insight over the next few

The Power of a Morning Routine | 50

Mornings- You are either the person who jumps out of bed ready to take on the day or the person who needs a solid 2 hours and a giant coffee before you are ready to speak. Mornings can feel rushed to get breakfast on the table, school work started, chores done, and not have to reheat your coffee five times before noon. Today on the podcast, we will explore how habits build identity- and in

Making Mealtimes Better | 49

We’ll be talking about the importance of– but also the challenge and struggle of family dinners and how to effectively and efficiently plan dinners for your family. Erin Chase shares some really helpful tips and information, and I believe that even if you’ve struggled in this area, you’ll leave this podcast encouraged and excited to see changes in your family’s meal time habits. Additional Resources: Find out more about Erin Chase and $5 Dinners HERE

Working From Home While Homeschooling | 17

In today’s episode, Leslie talks to Tricia Goyer about working at home while homeschooling. Can it be done and how? We’ll also wade into a few other topics along the way. I think you’ll learn a lot that will be helpful and quite encouraging to you. Check out Tricia’s website! Read the first chapter of her book “Grumble Free Year” for FREE! Read her book co-written with Robin Jones Gunn! “Praying For Your Future Husband”.