Ginny’s Gems

Join Mary Ellen Barrett and her family to invite Advent into your homeschool, creating traditions that will bind children to both their faith and family.

Jeff Minick says that children who spend more time outdoors are healthier, more imaginative, and better risk-takers, a skill vital to overcoming obstacles.

Seton counselor Don Valaike says we study English to communicate effectively, history to improve our decision making, and mathematics to think analytically.

A special salute to the 635 U.S. military families that used Seton’s curriculum last year and all living veterans who served our country in war and peace.

Diagramming sentences helps students become better writers by teaching to write simply and clearly, and increase their mental capabilities for reasoning.

Father Papa was a friend of Seton and of John Clark. Mr. Clark asks you to take a moment so he may introduce you to his friend, a most remarkable priest.

Homeschoolers' feelings of isolation come in many forms but a Catholic family can use Christina Baker's five habits to fortify their family's good fight.

They may be hard to schedule but Cheryl Hernandez explains why the family dinner is important, including healthier families and happier, less-stressed kids.

Seton Guidance Counselor Nick Marmalejo weighs the pros and cons of a career in the skilled trades including financial, job satisfaction, and glory to God.

Seton General Counselor Cecilia Sauer can put families in touch with other Seton families in their immediate area who have given permission to be contacted.

It was not easy for St. Teresa of Avila, Doctor of the Church to discern her vocation but once she did, her influence in her lifetime was remarkable.

Jennifer Elia has five reasons why homeschooling our children not only makes us special but also teaches us how to accomplish seemingly impossible feats!

Sarah Hess says that her family is learning and growing together with Seton, making their pilgrimage to Heaven one day at a time and one lesson at a time.

Seton Home Study Guidance Counselor Nick Marmalejo has a practical roadmap to avoid frustration and the perfection paralysis detour on the road to success.

Jeff Minnick shows that life's awkward situations are rich opportunities for you to evangelize based on these real experiences and the words of St. Paul.

Rhonda Way has six tips for students about grading at Seton Home Study School that she has gathered over her 20 years of helping Seton families succeed.

Never forget to seek out enjoyment in your homeschooling day. Schedule to your advantage, pursue your passions, make gratitude a close friend, and have fun.

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.

Mary Ellen Barrett shares five tried and true benefits of homeschooling and why including margin space gives children the room to just be themselves.

As a Catholic homeschooling father, John Clark dreams that his children ultimate destination is the perfect happiness of Heaven. To call Heaven their home.