Seton Magazine Catholic Homeschool Articles, Advice & Resources

Seton guidance counselor Nick Marmelejo offers advice for families considering Ivy League or other elite colleges. In his realistic manner, he answers frequently asked questions about the criteria that colleges use in their admissions criteria and offers practical tips on the application process.

Alexandra Key offers twelve practical, affordable, and easy-to-implement strategies to encourage the love of reading in your children. Foremost is to let them see you enjoying reading; simple, yes? But, read on for eleven more, common sense ways for you to get them off the electronics and into the written word.

Sharing advice from an accomplished spiritual director, Cheryl Hernandez offers seven sure-fire ways to grow in holiness. Is it easy? Perhaps not, but it is simple and, like taking on a diet or a physical exercise program, it is a gradual work in progress; that will bring us closer to God.

After five years of homeschooling her four children, Heather has ideas and strategies to banish homeschool burnout and keep the joy of your journey alive.

A homeschooling mom for over 11 years, Kara Milinovich offers three simple steps to help your family get on a schedule to finish the academic year strong.

Make the most of your homeschool Graduation Day! Six tips to help applaud your accomplishments and share your joy on a day for celebration and gratitude.

Cheryl Hernandez shares, "The biggest blessing, because we are following God’s call to homeschool, has been growing stronger in our Faith as a family."

Catholic homeschoolers have known for years that religious vocations are one of the many fruits of homeschooling. A new CARA Georgetown study confirms it.

As we reach the climax of Lent, Lydia Martin shares an experience which reminds us of the true paradox of Christ's failure and conquest on the Cross.

Conquer procrastination - pace yourself. Know that the first part of the job takes 90% of the time but the second part of the job takes 90% of the time too.

Seton grad, NCAA champ, and espnW player of the week, Nebraska Husker Annika Albrecht says, "Dream big and work hard to make those dreams become reality!"

The Gumerson's benefits of Seton homeschooling include extra time with dad and each other, growing closer as a family, and the Kid Catholic YouTube channel.

Jeff Minick has gathered intel on improving the chance that your college student will grow strong in their Catholic Faith rather than losing it at college.

Schedule your way to success. Homeschool senior Maria Daniela has a bag of tips and tricks that will help you succeed and enjoy your homeschool experience.

John Tuttle reviews four groups of homeschool activities essential for children to grow strong in their faith and be able to function properly in society.

Sarah Rollins, a homeschool mom of ten, has simple, practical advice for parents to help high school students discover their aptitude and career potential.

If you want a child to love something, give it to them for free and demand nothing back. Be patient. If it works, you will be sure that it came from God.

Don Valaike could not understand why his mentor was so tough on him. Only later did he realize the lesson he learned would lead to a lifetime of success.

Hope remains! Sharpen those pencils, seasoned Seton student Alyssum Pylar has six tips to reenergize the enthusiasm you had at the start of the school year.

In their pilgrimage of Faith, the Ferreira's are thankful for the benefits of a flexible homeschooling schedule and the grace that came in surprising ways.