Ginny’s Gems

Amanda Evinger, homeschooling Mom of four, shares studies that show the tremendous power unleashed when music is played and the impact of music on children.

Dom Alban Baker helps our Lenten way with three prayers from the Mass in the first few days of Lent and ways they can be applied to homeschooling families.

Lent is the perfect time to bring back or begin family prayer. Cheryl Hernandez says, what could be more pleasing to God than our family in prayer together?

Children love being read stories by their parents or grandparents. Tom McFadden has five timeless series he's found to be favorites with children aged 5-12.

Cheryl Hernandez shares six obstacles that keep many of us from attending daily mass and then walks us through simple solutions to every single one of them.

Gina Berrios shares what she learned from an iconographer about icons and offers ways these holy images can enrich your homeschooling and prayer life.

Today's ashen cross upon your forehead does not signify the condemnation of God—it signals His forgiveness. John Clark adds that It signifies eternal life.

Just Add It! 35 ways to improve your spiritual life this Lent. Homeschool grad Clara Davison on daily prayers, spiritual readings, Works of Mercy, and more!

Cheryl Hernández, homeschool mom of 9, gives tips on how to teach the virtue of self-control to young children. Part 5 of the series explores sitting still.

Amanda Evinger, homeschooling Mom and author, draws on her experiences to offer advice if you are blessed with homeschooling several little ones at once.

If Lent seems to come sooner every year, don't worry! Mary Donellan has eight spiritually rich ideas and old traditions to inspire your homeschool for Lent.

As he was writing an online geography course for Seton Home Study School, John Clark discovered a wonderful little secret: the whole world is Catholic.

Homeschooling mom Gina Berrios shares 7 strategies she and her husband have discovered to teach their children good behavior at Mass. #5 may surprise you.

Want to read more efficiently? Seton alumna Anna Eileen shares her favorite strategies that have made reading textbooks easier, and much more productive.

Amanda Evinger, homeschooling Mom of four, shares scientific studies on the importance of reading aloud to one's children and the ways it helps your kids.

Finding the call of your vocations is important but often difficult. Jennifer Hansen's simple answer--silence. After all, how else can we hear God's answer?

Kids might be embarrassed or slightly unnerved when they witness a show of parental affection, but they need to see it anyway. Ashlynn Smith explains why.

Are your kids intent on making a mess every day? Are you frustrated by all the clutter? Read how Amy Pawlusiak puts it all away neatly, despite the chaos.

After countless viewings of Star Wars movies with his kids, John Clark is pleased to report that he has picked up a few homeschool pointers from Yoda.

Homeschool mom and restaurant owner Tara Brelinsky has advice for parents trying to raise their children to be dutiful, goal-oriented, successful workers.