Ginny’s Gems

Abby Sasscer says our role as a parent is not to react negatively right away but to remain calm and teach our children acceptable and unacceptable behavior.

This neglected virtue, says Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian, expresses charity in small and large ways that include both speech and behavior and manners and morals.

by Heather Hibl | I believe that no matter how many children reside in a home, beautiful, clean, organized laundry is achievable so long as four things are regularly done.

Sarah-Vita Younan presents three famous homeschooled students to counter the stereotypes, jokes, and prejudice encountered by some homeschooling families.

Is God forgotten in the course of your busy day? Abby Sasscer has four simple ways to stay more connected to our Lord in the busyness of our daily lives.

Looking for special family time? Jennifer Elia has five, easy projects you can do this May to encourage and explore possible vocations for your children.

Amanda Evinger, homeschooling mother and author, shares tips on how to integrate the Scriptures and a love for God's Word into your homeschooling journey.

In a thought-provoking review, Kevin Clark adds insight on the five passages in The Screwtape Letters which are highlighted most often by readers on Kindle.

Philomena Kelly shares an 8-tip guide from her experience as a Seton high schooler. Studies are already challenging enough, so kno when to pace yourself.

To be the best parent, student or spouse, whatever our vocation, Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian advises that we must know and understand our God-given temperament.

With multiple cups of coffee and limitless spoonfuls of love, Heather Hibl manages her homeschooling kids with a mix of being firm, soft, and caffeinated.

In Part 2 of Conquering The Great Paper Trail series, Abby Sasscer shares six tips that work in her home to keep paperwork well organized and under control.

Chery Hernandez on why attending Daily Mass will provide peace and order in our lives and the armor we and our children need to fight this earthly battle.

Tracy Bua Smith says that homeschooling provides her children more socialization not less and the opportunity for conversations with all age groups as well.

Christians get many questions by those who don’t really want answers but John Clark wonders why this question, for which he has no answer, is never asked.

One of the most common of my many New Year's resolutions is to become a more patient mother and teacher. Every year, it seems that I start strong but my efforts slowly fizzle out by the last week of January. My greatest challenge is to able to teach my children how to behave in ways that are pleasing to the Lord without becoming impatient and frustrated myself.

When the Berken family chose Seton Home Study School they could not have imagined how the flexible program would help them on the challenging journey ahead.

Seton artist Ben Hatke waxes on the creative impulse as a habit, how art influences faith and has advice for parents on encouraging their kid's creativity.

John Clark wants us to teach our children to argue, so that they will be well-prepared when the world, with its doubts and questions, argues with them.

Reflect the Light of the Resurrection! Pope Benedict XVI encourages us to nurture the fragile flame the Lord has lit within us, becoming people of the day.