Mary Ellen Barrett shares 4 ways to get back on track when no one seems to be sticking to the schedule, and the one word that usually solves most situations.
Read More »The Inspiration of St Isaac Jogues for Homeschool Mothers
by Dr Mary Kay Clark | Father Isaac Jogues’ message to us homeschool mothers is that we must be faithful to our duty to our children, faithful to those inside our homes
Read More »14 Family Activities Instead of Watching TV
by John Clark | Some 14 Family Activities to Try: Think you won’t be a better person when you’re done? We need to spend more time with our kids. Some simple family activities could be;
Read More »Antigone, the Moral Heroine | A Literature Guide for Homeschool Parents & Children
by Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian | In Sophocles’ Greek tragedy Antigone, the heroine is neither a great warrior nor a powerful ruler but the humble daughter and servant ...
Read More »The Perfect Prayer for Tired Parents – Inspired by St Francis
by Tara Brelinsky | Inspired by the Spirit's prompting, I felt called to tailor the prayer so that it resonated all the more with weary and tired parents.
Read More »7 Strategies to Stabilize the School Year
by Christine Smitha | Schedules and plans are all very well and good, but if you’re like most of the rest of us, your school year goes off the rails at some point.
Read More »Should I Homeschool Through High School?
As important as academics are, we think there may be an even greater reason to stick with homeschooling through high school.
Read More »Resiliency in our Children: The Unexpected Benefits to Homeschooling
The Payne Family | In the following weeks, I noticed more, unexpected benefits to homeschooling. Having made the most of their pre-deployment leave...
Read More »Under Your Protection: The Marian Antiphons in Homeschooling
by Fr. Mark Wenzinger | The month of October is dedicated to the Rosary in a particular way... best known of the four Marian antiphons that are recited or sung after Night Prayer in the Roman Liturgy of the Hours.
Read More »6 Homeschool Tips from an Injured Dad
During some downtime icing his damaged ribs, John Clark spends more time with the kids. He relearned & reinforced several critical points on homeschooling.
Read More »Robin Hood: Man of Merriment | A Literature Guide for Homeschool Parents & Children
by Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian | Robin Hood and his band of loyal yeomen who lived in the greenwood of Sherwood Forest enjoyed “the merriest of merry lives” in the days of Henry II and Richard the Lionhearted, a period in medieval history celebrated as “merry old England.”
Read More »Homeschooling with St. Thérése
Dear Little Flower of Lisieux, how wonderful was the short life you led. Though cloistered, you went far and wide through fervent prayers and great sufferings. You obtained from God untold ...
Read More »From Homeschool to College: Preparing Yourself Academically During High School
One thing I noticed during my first weeks of college was how many study skills events were offered. While it’s great that those opportunities are available for those who need ...
Read More »Living Liturgically: How to Enhance Your Homeschool with Feasts & Traditions
by Mary Ellen Barrett | Our Faith is richly filled with beautiful feasts and traditions that not only teach and inspire us to be better, but also, very often, honor our heritage and provide for a lot of fun.
Read More »The ‘Genius of Woman’: 4 Virtues that Women Live Best
by Emily Molitor | Pope John Paul II wrote extensively on the genius of woman, and I would like to focus here on a few specific virtues which he applies particularly to the heart of women.
Read More »6 Ideas for Surviving the Family Rosary… with Tots!
by Mary Donellan | We try to pray the daily family Rosary. We really do try. It's hard! We can all be honest for a moment and admit it.
Read More »5 Ways Homeschooling Overcomes Screwtape’s Schemes
by John Clark | 'The Screwtape Letters' provides an apologetic for homeschooling, and how homeschooling is a powerful response to many of these demonic tactics...
Read More »A Heroic Burglar: Meeting Bilbo Baggins from ‘The Hobbit’ | A Literature Guide for Homeschool Parents & Children
by Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian | Bilbo, a simple hobbit who enjoys the contentment of his modest home and its cozy comforts, has no great aspirations, seeks no glorious adventures, and has no fantasies about a more perfect life.
Read More »When Public School Wasn’t Working, We Took Charge of our Child’s Education
by Danielle Harris | My husband and I had made the decision to move our son from his private school to public school after two successful academic years.
Read More »5 Things We Expect From a Dream Homeschool Program
by Dominic de Souza | Let's explore homeschooling in a millenial era, what we might expect from a 'dream homeschool program', and how Seton Home Study School stacks up against these needs.
Read More »