video with Leslie

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 […]

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 […]

This week, Leslie is joined by Marisa Boonstra to discuss biblical ways to deal with and view the conflict we experience with our kids while homeschooling.Several discouraged moms have confided to Marisa and me that they are thinking of sending their children to school in order to avoid confrontations and restore peace. Today, we’ll discuss […]

There are so many incredible opportunities for discipleship and conversation as you take field trips and visit historic and science museums. Even secular museums can provide many ways to point children to Christ if you’re looking for them.  This week, Steven Policastro from The International Association for Creation and The Creation Trail, joins me and […]

‘Tis the season to be a little bit overwhelmed, isn’t it? This week, we’re chatting with Aimee Smith, who gives us some very practical and helpful tips for allowing ourselves more margin and truly adapting a restful homeschooling style. Additional Resources: Take a deep breath and dive into a couple of these resources to help […]

This week, we’ll follow up on our discussion about the “What” that leads to our “Now What” by discussing fostering with Aurie Good. You’ll be encouraged to hear how God can use your family at whatever stage you are in to show His love to others, instill in your children a view for God’s great […]

Every one of us has a defining “What” in our lives. That “What” informs our “Now What” in every area of our lives. This week, we’ll take a look at how important that actually is and how it looks as we incorporate it into our lives day in and day out.   Additional Resources: You […]

This week, we’ll dig a little deeper into how to actual teach chores and responsibilities and check out several different set-ups I have used through the years. Check out the resources below for more information about specific things I have used or found to be helpful through the years.   Additional Resources, Including examples of […]

Whether you homeschool year round, or you just want to take advantage of the trips you are taking this summer, getting prepared for school on the road is a great idea. This week, I’ll share our experiences of schooling on the road, as well as some secrets I learned along the way to make it […]

More and more colleges and employers are noting the fact that the kids coming to school or into the workforce lack basic skills. As parents, it is important for us to be actively involved in helping them gain those life skills. This week, we’ll chat with Julie Polanco about practical ways to make sure your […]

I have heard it said that you should never compare your chapter 3 to someone else’s chapter 20, and that is an incredibly wise reminder. Different seasons of life allow us to explore different opportunities; but if we try to rush the process and sneak another season’s opportunities into the season we are currently in, […]

As homeschool moms, sometimes it’s hard for us to make the transition from “school year” to summer. Things don’t really look very different for us from one to the other. This week, we’re joined by Jessica Hager. Together, we’re going to rethink our summer and hopefully find some great ideas for capitalizing on what remains […]