Everyone has heard of Marine Biologists (look up the career of Eugene Sledge after his time in the Corps!) but few have had the idea that Marines might be effective ...
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6 Tactics to Pull a Frazzled Mom Back Together
Tara Brelinsky tries to be a patient mom. But sometimes... How does she prevent herself from throwing in the towel, packing a knapsack and running away?
Read More »A Return From Exile: 10 Papal Statements on Education & The Rights of Parents
by John Clark | History may remember it as one of the strongest papal statements regarding the rights of parents in education...
Read More »The Essence of Hospitality: Baucis & Philemon’s Miraculous Pitcher
by Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian | Nathaniel Hawthorne’s 'A Wonder Book' portrays this elderly couple as the essence of hospitality in a story entitled “The Miraculous Pitcher.”
Read More »The Church’s Special Meaning for Each Month & 12 Ways to Keep them Alive!
by Mary Anslinger | Amidst the rush of the changing months, we should always try to stay focused on God: remember the Church's dedications for each month.
Read More »4 Creative Activities to Teach Children about Baptism
by Sarah Reuter | One of the best parts of teaching your homeschooler is that you can incorporate holy days and themes like baptism...
Read More »9 Simple Chores to Teach Kids Responsibility
by Pria Luz | Doing household chores is undeniably tiresome work, especially if you are doing all the work yourself.
Read More »Bonding: How to ‘Fireproof’ Your Mental Health
by Emily Molitor | Experiencing my own self-worth through the love and attention of those around me provides mental health and security...
Read More »Mama Drama: The Surest Road to Sanctification
by Tara Brelinsky | The baby walked in front of our play-set swing while it was in use by the 6 year old. A perfect example of 'mama drama'...
Read More »St Athanasius’ Book Challenge: The 20 Books My Son and I will Read this Summer
By John and Athanasius Clark After he had taken his last college exam of the year, my son Athan (Athanasius) mentioned to me that he wanted to create a summer ...
Read More »Mrs. March: The Example of Motherhood from ‘Little Women’
by Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian | A mother of four daughters raising a family in nineteenth century America in the background of the Civil War, Mrs. March educates her children in manners and morals...
Read More »How to Start a Family Prayer Group in 6 Steps
by Mary Ellen Barrett | Mary invited me to her home on Friday to pray the rosary with her family, Chris’ family and two other families.
Read More »Do We Receive the Holy Spirit Before or After Baptism?
by Dave Armstrong | My pastor friend argued that context indicated faith before the baptism occurred. I quickly conceded this point, but noted...
Read More »5 Fun Steps to Help Identify Bird Calls With Your Kids
by Angela Jaramillo | When I was a teenager, our family lived in the mountains, a loud cacophony of bird calls woke me up like clockwork.
Read More »The Gift & Power of Mutual Encouragement
by Emily Molitor | Sometimes I marvel at the power we hold within our words and actions. Encouragement always brings about the best results...
Read More »The Atheist IQ: Why St Thomas Wouldn’t Approve
by John Clark | When I was growing up, reading various lists of the “smartest people in the world,” I sometimes found my faith tested. Atheist intelligence...
Read More »Magician & Teacher: How Prospero Evokes the Sense of Wonder
by Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian | In The Tempest, Prospero plays the part of father to his daughter Miranda, ruler of the island he governs with justice and mercy...
Read More »Our Lady of Fatima & 3 Homeschooled Children
by Fr Frank Papa | On May 13, in the year 1917, Our Lady of Fatima appeared to three peasant, home-schooled children
Read More »St Rita: Saint of the Impossible
St. Rita, whose feast day is May 22, is a saint we hear of infrequently, perhaps because she had such an unusual life. However, we homeschooling mothers may consider St. ...
Read More »Graduation: Preparing for the Finish Line
by Chris Smith | Graduation is almost upon us, an exciting moment for students and parents alike.
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