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Overcoming Learning Challenges | 119 Apr 28, 2022

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Today’s podcast is centered around overcoming learning challenges, getting equipped to handle hard things, and more. Andrea Pitman is the Executive director of the Nectar Group, which focuses on helping children truly overcome learning challenges like ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning struggles. On today’s episode, she will talk about how these issues can be identified and treated to allow children to reach their full learning potential. The Nectar Group will be joining us in Pigeon Forge May 5-7, so if you or your child who struggles with any of the issues mentioned above, I hope you’ll plan to join us there. Click HERE to get more information and to get your ticket for TTD Pigeon Forge today. Today’s episode is sponsored by Apologia Educational Ministries. Apologia supports homeschool families with Christ-centered, K-12 homeschool curriculum designed to engage your student as they experience the awe and wonder of Creation and their Creator. Designed by leading scholars with a Biblical worldview, Apologia's award-winning textbooks serve as the teacher and are written in a conversational tone directly to the student to encourage independence. Hands-on activities and experiments throughout each course help students solidify the concepts they're learning and build a lifelong love of learning. Apologia also offers online learning through live classes, self-paced digital learning, and audio and video supplements to accommodate every student's unique learning style. To learn more and shop Apologia's award-winning curriculum, visit Apologia.com. Additional Resources: The Nectar Group is an education company dedicated to helping students overcome learning challenges so that they can reach their full potential. With our assessment-driven process, we use scientific tools to evaluate and pinpoint the root causes of learning difficulties. Then, we create custom solutions utilizing cognitive neuroscience to resolve those root issues. We optimize learning and take a holistic approach to improving school, work, and life performance by providing: – Therapeutic interventions that are grounded in neuroscience to treat the causes of learning difficulties for all ages – K-12 and collegiate level academic tutoring in reading, writing, and math to build solid content and prepare students for college and beyond – Study skills and executive function coaching to ensure successful student outcomes – One-to-one educational services via educational consulting, individualized schooling, and homeschool support. Click HERE to find out more about their upcoming webinar events.

A Hidden Secret of a Healthy Marriage | 118 Apr 26, 2022

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Today’s episode is a throw back to our most popular episode of 2020. This has been such a helpful conversation through the years and we have so many new families joining us now that we didn’t want you to miss it. In this episode, David and Leslie will talk about marriage. Starting with a lesson they learned while going through pre-marital counseling, then they’ll share something they discovered around the 20 year mark, but they don’t want you to wait that long to learn it! So, whether you’ve been married for 6 months or 60 years, we are thrilled you’re joining us today as we look at something we often over look in our marriages that can make a massive impact. It’s hard to believe that NEXT week, we’ll be gathering in Pigeon Forge Tennessee with thousands of homeschoolers to learn, grow, and generally have a blast together. That event will host some of the best speakers in the Christian homeschool community and will give you the opportunity to hear powerful workshops each and every hour. In addition to that, you’ll have access to an exhibit hall filled with resources for you family and your homeschool efforts. You don’t want to miss this! If you haven’t got your ticket yet, do so now. Go to TeachThemDiligently.net/events to learn more. If your plans won’t allow you to travel to Pigeon Forge, we have a live stream option available for you, too! So check it out. Go to TeachThemDiligently.net/events to grab your ticket today. Working through the Transform Journal alone or with your spouse or family will prove to be an incredible discipline and you’ll find that you can open a deeper relationship with God by cultivating a daily habit of thanksgiving and prayer. Go to TransformJournals.com today!

Power Struggles and the Strong-Willed Child | 117 Apr 21, 2022

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On today's podcast, we are honored to have Kirk Martin of Celebrate Calm. We will be talking all about power struggles with strong-willed children and then specifically how to homeschool them. For many of you, there will be a lot of familiar situations discussed. Today's podcast is sure to give practical approaches to those struggles– as well as encouragement about where your headed with that strong-willed kiddo! Kirk Martin was a standout at our event in Round Rock, and we can’t wait for you to hear him in Pigeon Forge May 5-7th. If you do not have your ticket yet, you can get one now and save $24 with David and Leslie's anniversary sale going on until April 23. Click HERE to get your ticket now and use discount code SAVE24 to save $24 when you do. You do not want to miss this event!! AOP was here before homeschooling was accepted…before it was a movement…before you were told you had to stay home…before it was popular. Their mission today remains the same as it did 45 years ago when they began: to educate, inspire, and change lives through curriculum that promotes academic excellence and Christian values. Discover the benefits of a Christian homeschool education and learn more about AOP’s award-winning homeschool options today at aop.com or call them at 800-622-3070! Additional Resources: Calm Parenting Podcast host Kirk Martin has helped almost one million families stop the defiance, disrespect, yelling, and power struggles with even the most strong-willed children. Click HERE to find more information about the Calm Parenting Podcast!

11 Tips for Homeschool Success | 116 Apr 19, 2022

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This is the time of year when I have historically struggled with finishing strong while looking ahead—both to a break for the summer and to make things better for next school year. So, today we’re going to be talking all about some tips for homeschool success that you can easily incorporate right now—and then use to plan ahead for next year. 11 Homeschool Success Tips Start the day with the right focus. Share what God is teaching you. Pray and sing together. Even if you don’t do Bible class first, start each day with prayer. You can lead it or take turns praying aloud. Mix Things Up. Incorporate multiple learning styles. Many curriculum and workbooks incorporate the different learning styles, but feel free to add more learning games, reading out loud, experiments, etc. Taking advantage of the different styles of learning (hearing, seeing, and doing) creates a well-rounded education and improves retention. Organize Somehow. The best way to stay on track is to stay organized. Keep a daily planner of goals to achieve by the end of each lesson. Jot everything down, from schoolwork to household chores. To encourage focus, try to keep your school space organized, too. Work with a mentor. Look to other homeschool parents for advice and help. As you get more experience yourself, look for someone you can mentor. Teach Them Diligently365 was set up to provide you with resources and mentors all year long. Join a homeschool group. Join with other homeschoolers or co-ops in your area to provide support for each other. Along with offering teaching resources, these groups give your children a chance to socialize with others. Don’t take on too much. Saying yes to too many extracurriculars can leave you and your kids tired and overwhelmed. Participate in what really matters to your family, and evaluate your commitments throughout the year to see if something should go. Recognize that some opportunities are perfect-- they're just not for this season of your life. Understand your family's rhythm. Organize your day and when you approach the subjects at times that will work best for your family. Keep it fun. Look for creative ways to make learning fun. Younger children might enjoy having dolls or stuffed animals in the classroom. You can ask these other “students” questions and have your child answer for them in different voices. Video your older children pretending to be news anchors as they deliver “news” that might correspond with a history lesson or book report. Take breaks. There will be times when you and your children get frustrated. Don’t be discouraged! Take a break. Go outside for some sunshine and fresh air, get a snack, or play a game together. Realize the curriculum is there to serve you. Use it as a guide instead of a master. You’re in control of your homeschooling, not your lesson plans or suggested daily schedule. Plan ahead. Start looking ahead to the next year. Join us for a Teach Them Diligently event, in Heart School, or in TTD365 all year long to get prepared and stay prepared. Additional Resources: Find more information about "Christian Homeschooling Defined" by clicking HERE. With so many families homeschooling now—and people approaching home education from a myriad of different world views, it is absolutely critical that your family has a solid foundation for what you’re doing—and a clearly defined goal for where you’re going. So, I invite you to join me for Heart School. This training class for Christian homeschooling parents will help you define your mission and then see practically how that applies to your day to day choices. We’ll cover relational and personal growth issues, as well as the practical nuts and bolts issues you’d expect from a homeschooling course. So many have taken this class already and have seen their homeschool efforts improve while a peace and calmness has come over their family. I would love to help you experience the same! Click HERE to sign up today! We are just a few weeks away from our AMAZING convention in Pigeon Forge! This is a homeschool conference that you cannot afford to miss! From amazing keynote speakers like Kirk Cameron, Dr. Kathy Koch, and more to encouraging sessions for your homeschool, marriage, family, and MORE! Click HERE to sign up today! Each week for years, David and Leslie have shared their hearts with you through what we endearingly call the Sunday Night Email. They have now made that even more helpful for you, and we don’t want you to miss out– so we very excited to introduce to you HOMESCHOOL SUBJECTS. Homeschool Subjects will replace our Sunday Night email and will include not only timely and helpful teaching each week, but it will also give you access to news articles, tips from TTD families, and more. We promise that if you’ll take 15 minutes each week to read over that content, you’ll see a massive difference in your homeschool efforts. (There’s even a fun way to win free merch by sharing it with your friends who could use a little homeschool help and encouragement, too!) If you don’t currently receive Homeschool Subjects each Sunday night, go to HomeschoolSubjects.com to subscribe to this free newsletter today.

Raising Boys To Be Men | 115 Apr 14, 2022

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This week, we are thrilled to have Mark Hancock, who leads Trail Life USA joining us. Mark is a homeschool dad who knows a lot about how to reach boys and help shepherd them into men after God’s own heart. He has great insight to share with parents and you’ll be excited to hear about the opportunities for your family and even your church through Trail Life. If you have boys– or have boys in your church or co-op, you don’t want to miss this episode. Trail Life is where boys and men thrive! With more than 40,000 members in nearly 900 Troops across all 50 states, homeschool moms and dads are discovering the power of outdoor adventure and badge-based education to engage boys, nurture faith, and awaken a love for learning. Unshackled from the classroom, boys and dads come to life in an environment where faith and understanding grow naturally. Men love the intentional discipleship time carved out with their sons, as together they plan, work, serve, learn, and experience adventure together -- relationships grow, faith becomes real, leadership is learned, and boys grow to become biblically-bold, courageous servant-leaders of faith and character. Learn more at www.TrailLifeUSA.com/ttd

6 Things We’ve Learned in 24 Years of Marriage | 114 Apr 12, 2022

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Next week David and Leslie will celebrate their 24th anniversary, so they thought it would be fun to share several simple things they’ve learned through the years about marriage and their relationship with each other. Though the lessons they are going to share are simple, you may find they’re not super easy! So stay tuned to see what they are. We want to invite you to join us in Pigeon Forge, TN May 5-7 for our largest event of the year. Kirk Cameron will be joining us along with many of the most trusted and loved authors in the Christian Homeschool community. We would love to get to know you there, even as we all grow together. Go to Teach Them Diligently.net/events to get more information and to pick up your ticket today. You’ll be oh, so glad you did!

Classical Living Education | 113 Apr 07, 2022

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On today’s podcast, Robert Bortins from Classical Conversations will be joining us. As we near the end of the homeschool year and start making plans for the upcoming one, many are considering what style or approach they want to take. Robert will give us some great information about classical education. Each week for years, David and Leslie have shared their hearts with you through what we endearingly call the Sunday Night Email. They have now made that even more helpful for you, and we don’t want you to miss out– so we very excited to introduce to you HOMESCHOOL SUBJECTS. Homeschool Subjects will replace our Sunday Night email and will include not only timely and helpful teaching each week, but it will also give you access to news articles, tips from TTD families, and more. We promise that if you’ll take 15 minutes each week to read over that content, you’ll see a massive difference in your homeschool efforts. (There’s even a fun way to win free merch by sharing it with your friends who could use a little homeschool help and encouragement, too!) If you don’t currently receive Homeschool Subjects each Sunday night, go to HomeschoolSubjects.com to subscribe to this free newsletter today. Additional Resources: Find Robert Bortins on his podcast, "Refining Rhetoric". You can find this on your favorite streaming channel. What to find out more about Classical Conversations? Click HERE to find a location and more information!

Teaching (and Learning) Obedience | 112 Apr 05, 2022

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This week on the podcast, David and Leslie will be talking all about teaching and learning obedience. They will share tips about how they approached it when their children were younger, and why it’s such a big deal. We think you’ll be encouraged, and we hope you get some really good ideas to incorporate into your own family. Last weekend, we had our first big event of the season as we enjoyed hanging out with hundreds of homeschool families in Round Rock, TX. We are so grateful for how the Lord worked there, the hearts that were touched, the conversations that were had, and the encouragement that was found. God is so good! If you missed that event, I hope you’ll plan to join us in Pigeon Forge May 5-7 as we welcome Kirk Cameron, Dr. Kathy Koch, Mark Hamby, Heidi St. John, Dr. Jeff Myers, and too many other godly men and women who are joining us there to serve and equip your family. It’s going to be a great time! Click HERE to secure your ticket today!

Finishing the School Year Strong! | 111 Mar 31, 2022

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Are you having a hard time with the motivation to finish the homeschool year strong? Or, are you looking at all that needs to be accomplished before you call it a year and wondering how you’ll ever make it? If so, then you are definitely in the right spot today. On today’s podcast, we are joined by Sharon Fisher, who is a veteran educator, curriculum writer, homeschool mentor and has now started a new role of helping to homeschool her granddaughter. She’s actually experiencing first hand the effects of coming to the end of the year and wondering how you’re going to get it all in can impact a homeschool family, and she has some great encouragement for you to stay focused and keep on keeping on. You’re going to love this practical and encouraging homeschool-focused episode. Voice of the Martyrs and their resources are an incredible complement to your family worship time. Go to VOM.Org/TTD to sign up today, and you’ll receive a free updated copy of Foxe Book of Martyers AND you’ll start getting a magazine each month to help you and your family pray strategically for our brothers and sisters all around the world.Additional Resources:Sharon Fisher is a wife, mother, and grandmother who has a passion for encouraging homeschool parents and Christian educators to teach children with excellence and with a biblical worldview. She is currently involved in homeschooling her granddaughter!Find out more about BJU Press Homeschool Hub by clicking HERE.Find support and help in your area with HomeWorks by Precept Consultants by clicking HERE.

Top 5 Mistakes Homeschoolers Make | 110 Mar 29, 2022

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With the end of the school year upon us and many of us doing an assessment of the year and planning for next, we wanted to take some time this week to talk about some of the big mistakes homeschoolers make that rob them of the peace they are longing for and even hurt their relationships sometimes. It’s super easy to fall into these, whether it’s your first year or your 11th year, so today’s episode is important for those just thinking about homeschooling and homeschool veterans alike. We are glad you’ve chosen to join us today, and we hope you’ll share this with your homeschool community and any friends or family members who are on the fence. We hope it will be an encouragement to all. We officially launched a reboot of our Sunday Night Email. You may have noticed Homeschool Subjects hitting your inbox around 8 pm EST, and we hope you really enjoyed the content we sent. Each weekly edition of homeschool subjects will bring you the same teaching you’ve become accustomed to receiving each week from Teach Them Diligently, as well as news and information about homeschool and family that we’ve curated just for you– and that we truly believe you’ll be interested in reading. In addition to that, each week, we’ll share a tip or trick from a Teach Them Diligently family, upcoming events, or content that you can be on the lookout for. There’s even a way for you to share Homeschool subjects with your friends so you can easily earn free merch like stickers, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and more. If you’re not receiving homeschool subjects, click HERE today and sign up! Round Rock Texas is this week!! Our first big event of the season. TTD events are amazing times of coming together to learn and grow that you honestly can’t afford to miss. Go to TeachThemDiligently.net/events to learn more and get your ticket today. Additional Resources: David and Leslie referred to many wonderful resources on this podcast episode. Find links below: The Mystery of Discipleship PodcastThe Lasting Impact of Fathers Podcast with Stephen AshtonTTD365 CommunityHeart School

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