by Mary Ellen Barrett | It’s been a rough summer for people of faith and family. We seem to be under attack on many fronts, especially by our own government whose very existence was founded...
Read More »A Homeschooling Schedule: How We Made it Work
Tara Brelinsky finally broke down and bought her first book on scheduling. Putting it on to practice taught her 3 key things in styling a family schedule.
Read More »Summer ‘Depression’? Why I Have a Hard Time *Not* Being Busy
by Elaine Harrah | I dreaded the arrival of June 1st and longed for the beginning of August, when I would be busy with a new school year learning new things.
Read More »My 5 Favorite Tips for a Back-to-School Routine
by Mary Anslinger | It's been a fun summer, but now it's time to get back into routine and start our next school year—how exciting!
Read More »Mary, Queen of Apostles: Our Inspiration as Homeschoolers
by Dr. Mary Kay Clark | On August 15, we celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mother into Heaven, body and soul.
Read More »5 Simple Homeschooling Tips from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Abby Sasscer starts her year with a pep talk for our heroic, homeschooling moms, looking to Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton’s beautiful words of wisdom!
Read More »What’s the Most Important Thing I Need to Do as I Start the New School Year?
What is the most important thing I need to do as I start the new school year? Besides praying with your children every day, start the year by taking the ...
Read More »My 5 Simple Tips for Starting School
by Mary Ellen Barrett | How do I get organized for the upcoming school year within the next few weeks? Here are a few tips:
Read More »A Whole New Level – Homeschooling with the Thomas Family
This month we welcome you to an interview with Amy Thomas, a homeschooling, military family where she converted to Catholicism, and together they are able to pursue homeschooling with their four children.
Read More »Be Quiet or Speak Up? How I Teach My Kids to Deal with Our Crazy World
by Emily Molitor | Why couldn’t I have faced a world that was kinder, gentler, and more virtuous? How am I supposed to become a saint when I am surrounded by evil and misunderstanding?
Read More »The Epic of King Arthur: A Divine Dream for a ‘Band of Brothers’
by Dominic de Souza I recently picked up an edition of the legends of King Arthur, published in the 1950s. As a bright-eyed youngster, I'd doted on the myths and escapades of the Round Table, and remember being thrilled by the exploits of Sir Lancelot, the intrigues around Mordred, and the adventures of random kitchen-boys-turned-heroes.
Read More »Mommy the Magnificent: Why I’m A Real Superhero
by Amanda Evinger | “How did we ever make it through that time, Mom?” Mariam asked me. “Well, Mariam, I'll tell it to you like it is. Moms are superheroes!”
Read More »The ‘Hunger Games’ Influence on my Journey to John Paul the Great University
by Hannah Dorss | When I saw the first 'Hunger Games' movie it struck me deeply. It was at this point that I knew I had found something great... my dream.
Read More »St. Mary Magdalene – Holy Hands: Cooking & Crafts!
This section is excerpted from Holy Hands; Cooking & Crafting with the Saints, an e-book written by Dessi Jackson and Lynne Wardach, and available through Seton Magazine. Short Story: St. Mary ...
Read More »Fearless Motherhood: My Decision to Stop Being Afraid & Start Homeschooling
by Elaine Harrah | The only answer I can find is that I was afraid. I was afraid to take on the enormous responsibility of teaching her.
Read More »False Mercy: Why I Can’t Let My Kids Get Away with Breaking the Rules
by Tara Brelinsky | My false mercy was adding to the confusion and fueling their attraction to test the limits of my system.
Read More »Hope Below Decks: The Power of Daily Prayer in Time of Danger
My grandfather was a member of what has aptly been called “The Greatest Generation.” Before he graduated high school, he was drafted in to the United States Army and soon ...
Read More »Before You Apply: 4 Considerations Before Your First Job
by Philomena Kelly | There are several reasons why getting a job seems like a great option for homeschooling high schoolers.
Read More »Who’s in Control? My Lesson on Trust in God, Graduation & Debt
The economy crashed during my junior year of college, so the happy, optimistic girl who entered college was not the same one a few months after graduation when I was ...
Read More »What am I Protecting? How This Dad Stepped Up for His Kids
by Eric Harrah | I think sometimes God has a rather twisted sense of humor. Take the role of Dad. According to the Catholic Church, the father is meant to...
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