by Dr. Mary Kay Clark | You need to kindly let her know that the “real world,” the secular Godless culture, is what you want your children to avoid until they have the teaching...
Read More »The Patron of Homeschooling
by Dr. Mary Kay Clark | She was adopted as the patron saint of homeschooling Catholic leaders back in the 1980s when we gathered together in the Chicago area to discuss Catholic homeschooling issues.
Read More »My High Schooler Helps Out But She’s Falling Behind! Any suggestions for her Studies?
by Dr. Mary Kay Clark | It is difficult for us moms to “let go” of our high school sons and daughters who are so terrific in helping with family and household chores. But in falling behind ...
Read More »For our Children: the Gift of Teaching the Faith
by Mary Kay Clark | Without the Catholic Faith as the basis of all learning, all other education is of little worth for eternal life...
Read More »My Friend Tells Me Homeschool Groups Can be Problematic. What do you think?
by Dr. Mary Kay Clark | Sometimes a homeschooling group gets very enthusiastic about activities, such as plays, dances, and sports.
Read More »Lourdes & Lent: Offering Sacrifice & Penance
by Dr. Mary Kay Clark | On February 11th, we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Our Blessed Mother appeared to St. Bernadette, a fourteen-year-old girl, in Lourdes, France, in 1858.
Read More »I Feel Overwhelmed – My Children Neglect Their Studies and Household Responsibilities. Suggestions?
by Dr. Mary Kay Clark | There is something in the air, or should I say in the culture, which encourages an attitude which promotes self at the expense of others.
Read More »My Son Won’t Pay Attention to His Studies: How Do I Keep Him on Track?
by Mary Kay Clark | Students like this tend to be overlooked in a classroom situation, and often fall seriously behind in the junior high grade levels.
Read More »A Holy Christmas: A Celebration of the Christian Family
by Dr. Mary Kay Clark | With all the hectic activity of December—preparing for Christmas parties, buying gifts, cleaning the house—it’s easy to forget that we should mainly be preparing our hearts
Read More »A Family Project to Prepare for Christmas and Keep Homeschooling on Track!
by Dr Mary Kay Clark | As we homeschooling families approach Christmas, it is not easy to keep the children attentive to their studies.
Read More »Help! My (School Teacher) Aunt is Convinced that I Can’t Teach My Children!
by Dr. Mary Kay Clark | Any classroom school teacher will admit that there is nothing better than individualized instruction. Schooling by parents is the most individualized.
Read More »The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin: Why We Protect Innocence
by Dr. Mary Kay Clark | It was Anne’s and Joachim’s realization that she needed to be protected from the curiosity of others, that made them decide to take Mary to the private, protective...
Read More »Help! My Mother-in-Law Says I am Over-Protecting My Children from the Real World!
by Dr. Mary Kay Clark | Some people may not realize that schools today are nothing like the schools of past generations.
Read More »Visions from the Sacred Heart: 3 Saints at the Core of this Devotion
by Mary Kay Clark | Devotion to the Sacred Heart became popular in the Church through the visions given to St. Margaret Mary...
Read More »What are Your Favorite Tips for Organizing the Home for Schooling?
by Mary Kay Clark | First, throw away or give away everything you can. If you haven’t used something in the last ten years, what are the chances you will ever need it again?
Read More »Faithful and Free: Celebrating Mary, Most Faithful Virgin
by Mary Kay Clark | The Faithful Virgin was born full of grace. Nevertheless, she still had a free will, just as we do. Unlike us, however, Mary remained faithful throughout her life.
Read More »Tips for Teaching Active Boys (Girls Too!)
by Mary Kay Clark | Active boys and girls need movement while they are learning. They like moving at the same time they are studying.
Read More »What Are Your Top Tips For New Homeschoolers Starting Their Year?
by Mary Kay Clark | Before the school year starts, take a good week to look over all the courses, the textbooks, and tests. Take the time to become familiar with how it all should work.
Read More »St. Clare of Assisi: Saint of the Eucharist
Those in the Franciscan Order, as well as lay people who are in the Franciscan Third Order, will be celebrating the feast of St. Clare of Assisi on August 12. ...
Read More »I have a child with a learning disability: should I try homeschooling?
by Mary Kay Clark | At Seton, we long ago made a decision to support families with children who have a learning disability...
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