“Spending time on what they love strengthens those relationships with your kids.” ~ Leslie Nunnery Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton dives deep into "Heart Schooling" with Leslie Nunnery from Teach Them Diligently. They explore the essential benchmarks of homeschooling focused on discipleship, relationships, and academic excellence. Discover how to truly get to the hearts of your children and enrich your homeschooling journey. Don't miss out on valuable insights that can transform your family's educational experience! 📚❤️ Come back tomorrow for the rest of this conversation.  Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry? Recommended Resources: Podcast Note-Taking Guide TeachThemDiligently.net HEART SCHOOL MASTER CLASS Teach Them Diligently Podcast   Leslie’s Books: HEART SCHOOL: How Amazing Parents become Excellent Home Educators, by Leslie Nunnery - *Coming Soon! Teach Them Diligently, by Leslie Nunnery How to Create a Legacy Bible: An Instructional Guide for Passing on Faith Across Generations, by Tricia Goyer and Leslie Nunnery Faith That Sticks: 5 Real-Life Ways to Disciple Your Preteen, by Tricia Goyer and Leslie Nunnery How to Homeschool DVD and Workbook – by Rachael Carman and Leslie Nunnery Prayers for Our Children Prayers for Your Marriage Podcast Recommendations: Teach Them Diligently - Leslie Nunnery on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast Getting to the Hearts of our Children - Connie Albers on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast Thinking Dad Podcast 📚📖 Ready to start homeschooling? 🏠📓 🍿 Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution 🍿 for FREE today and get the 📖 Homeschool Survival Kit 📖 delivered to your inbox immediately! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Are you in need of a fresh vision for your homeschool? Join us for 4 days of Homeschool Encouragement at the Homegrown Generation Family Expo. Use the coupon code PODCAST to save 25% on registration today!  Discussion Questions: Vision and Goals: Leslie and Yvette discuss the importance of setting a vision for their families. What are some goals or visions you have set for your own family, and how do you work toward them daily? Measuring Success: Leslie mentions different benchmarks for heart schooling, such as knowing your child better each day. What are some benchmarks you use to measure success in your family and homeschool? Distractions: Yvette touches on the challenge of distractions like social media. What strategies do you use to minimize distractions and stay present with your children? Relationship Building: Leslie emphasizes engaging in activities that your children love. What are some ways you have found effective in building strong relationships with your children through their interests? Tech Lifestyle: Leslie and Yvette discuss modeling a healthy tech lifestyle. What rules or guidelines do you have in place for technology use in your home? Parental Potential: Leslie talks about realizing your potential for influence as a parent. How do you remind yourself of your capability and importance in your child's life, especially when you face challenges? Where do you find your strength? Faith vs. Fear: Leslie encourages parenting by faith rather than fear. Can you share an instance when you had to trust God's plan over your fear or doubts in your parenting journey? Broadening Learning: The cow killer ant story illustrates a spontaneous day of learning driven by curiosity. How do you balance planned educational activities with spontaneous learning opportunities in your homeschool? Parent Involvement: Research cited by Leslie highlights the importance of parental involvement. How do you make sure you are as involved as needed in your chil