Looking for who might bring valuable gifts and talents to your school? Consider grandparents, neighbors, and friends as they are often honored to help you.
Read More »Why Margin Space Can Be Your Key to Great Homeschooling
Mary Ellen Barrett shares five tried and true benefits of homeschooling and why including margin space gives children the room to just be themselves.
Read More »Seton Alumna Represents USA in World Ballooning Competition
Seton alumna Victoria Vertrees says “Don’t let anything limit what you want to do in life.” She will exhibit that resolve as she represents the U.S. in Women’s World Hot Air Balloon Championship in Poland.
Read More »Congratulations Graduates! Welcome to Your New Springtime
Dr. Mary Kay Clark sees the springtime of the Church in the 2018 Seton graduates' faces. They are what Pope St. John Paul II was talking about: new Faith, new Hope, and new enthusiasm.
Read More »Is There an Advantage to Homeschooling Over the Summer?
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.
Read More »Of Graduates and Gratitude Seton Home School Class of 2018
1,000 graduates, friends, and families traveled from across the U.S., Canada, Guatemala, Qatar, and the Philippines to recognize the achievements of a remarkable band of homeschooling students and parents.
Read More »Homeschooling’s Flexibility Will Help You Chase Your Dreams
Dream makers - Meet a sampling of the Seton Home Study School of 2018 and discover how the flexibility of homeschooling provided the opportunity to excel scholastically but to realize their dreams as well.
Read More »3 Tips on How to be a Fiercely Productive Homeschool Mom
Mary Ellen challenges that while being a fiercely productive homeschool mom is not easy, the rewards are enormous, and if you follow these three simple tips you will see your productivity skyrocket.
Read More »The Essential Homeschooler’s Guide to College Admission
High school counselor Nick Marmalejo guides homeschoolers through the three most important aspects of the college admissions process: prior coursework, SAT/ACT scores, and extra-curricular activities.
Read More »Crossroads Pro-Life Alumni Shares How Seton Influenced Him
How did Seton influence him? Seton grad Alex says, "the writing, definitely the writing. Seton really teaches students to write well. In college, I was at an advantage". Alex has walked across America with Crossroads Pro-Life and is now in campus ministry in North Florida and podcasting Catholic Bros on the Rocks.
Read More »Tips for Success When Applying at Elite (and Other) Colleges
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.
Read More »12 Ways to Encourage Your Child’s Love of Reading
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.
Read More »Seven Daily Habits to Help Grow in Holiness
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.
Read More »St. John Baptist de La Salle – Patron Saint of Homeschooling
St. John Baptist de La Salle is a timeless inspiration for homeschooling parents who want to teach their children according to their children’s ability, all the while encouraging them to learn about and to practice their Catholic Faith.
Read More »When is the Best Time to Call a Seton Academic Counselor?
Is there a better time to call a Seton counselor? Should my child do every lesson in his workbook? How do I balance teaching my children and keeping our home tidy? Seton Home Study Director Dr. Mary Kay Clark answers these questions and more to improve your homeschooling experience.
Read More »Booking It! Come Aboard the 2018 Seton Summer Reading Club
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.
Read More »6 Simple and Fun Ways to Keep Homeschool Burnout at Bay
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.
Read More »3 Surprisingly Simple Steps to Finish the School Year Strong
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.
Read More »Can We Read Any Book We Want for Our Book Report?
Dr. Mary Kay Clark answers Seton Home Study questions about book reports and open book tests and who to call for help with challenges in your homeschooling.
Read More »6 Tips on Celebrating Your Homeschool Graduation Day
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.
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