Ginny’s Gems

A return to his college theology class, twenty-five years later, taught John Clark that homeschooling is not about simply placing books in front of our children, but in systematically teaching our sons and daughters about God and about how much God loves them.

Seton Home Study's Manuel Vicente - Spanish and science counselor, has this advice for homeschooling families, "Keep the Faith and persevere in what you are doing...Don’t let yourself be swayed away from what God has inspired.”

Rose was devoted to homeless children, the elderly, and the sick. She fed and cared for them in her home, saying, “When we serve the poor and the sick, we serve Jesus.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Maggie felt certain of her ability to provide her children with a quality homeschooling education, that and her belief in Seton's teaching of the Faith, its accreditation, and organization, gave her the confidence to get started.

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.

Jennifer Elia shows how the flexibility of homeschooling can be enhanced into five proven methods to not only help you teach your children their curriculum but find their passion and ignite a spark to create the future God intended for them.

At 13 years old, Joan began hearing the voices of saints who gave her a mission from God; to save France. Against all odds, she succeeded.

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.

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.

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.

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.

After writing Seton’s first online high school economics course, John Clark wants to compliment Seton's graduating seniors on their entertaining and technically excellent essays and their impressive thought process.

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.

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.

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.