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All moms know how stressful summer vacations can be without a routine. Debbie Gaudino shares five tips for formulating a fun and restful summer schedule.

Relaxed summer reading is the well from which great thoughts and writing flow later in life and a reason we created the Summer Reading Club.

Looking for ideas on how to help children move away from screen time and get moving? Patricia Purcell has tips on showing kids how to really enjoy summer.

Whether from the comfort of a backyard hammock or a sofa in the den, summer’s the perfect time to grab some books and set out on a reading adventure. Jeff Minick shares the details on the books suggested for the Seton Summer Reading Club and how to join.

Three homeschooling veterans share their time tested tips on keeping their kids active, cool, and happy when the summer days get long, hot, and sticky.

It’s easy for moms to miss the joys of summer in the midst of busy lives. However, Jennifer Elia shares practical tips for making summer vacation a reality!

Are there advantages to homeschooling over the summer months? Dr. Clark advises on that and shares ideas on motivating active children to read and what a parent should consider before having a child skip a grade.

In California and New England, students taste the academic, social, and spiritual life as they read the great books, deepen their faith, and make friends.

We would love to see photos of your children with their Summer Reading Certificate. There are also suggestions for projects to do along with their reading.

by Mary Alice Teti | It’s officially summer in my homeschool! When the children were very young, the school day routine of reading aloud, math games and family prayer could continue year round

Sometimes summer homeschooling is necessary. However, Elizabeth Turajski has discovered, when done right, a little schoolwork can make summer even more fun!

Seton provides the framework of the reading club and the incentives, but it is the parents who help their students select the books and guide the reading.

The Summer Reading Club was a fun way to keep up reading skills and students received an Achievement Certificate to certify them as Summer Reading Champs.

Add some spark to the summer! Encourage your children in their interests so they can refine their gifts, bless the world, and lead more souls to heaven.

by Dr. Mary Kay Clark | Education should not take a vacation during the summer. In the past, the public schools closed during the summer months...

You may be surprised to find how summer homeschooling can be a joy. Care to try a few of Amanda Evinger’s ideas for relaxed and creative summer learning?

John Clark admits he might have become a better reader, writer, or mathematician if he had forsaken carefree and joyful summers spent with his family but...

If you close the books all summer, won’t the kids forget what they’ve learned? Amy Pawlusiak considers the unexpected benefits of taking a summer break.

Opening a new book is the beginning of a journey to become a better listener, have a wider vocabulary, and gain a better understanding of other cultures.

School may be out for the summer but experts say keeping your child’s mind engaged while school is out is critically important. Math, reading and spelling are three core subjects ...