Ginny’s Gems

It’s easy for moms to miss the joys of summer in the midst of busy lives. However, Jennifer Elia shares practical tips for making summer vacation a reality!

Tom McFadden, homeschooling dad and Vice President for Enrollment at Christendom College, discusses how to keep priorities straight in the college search.

At the 2016 Seton Home Study commencement, Dr. Mary Kay Clark encourages Catholic graduates to become leaders and to help make America good again.

Graduating from homeschooling is a tremendous accomplishment, but how do we celebrate a homeschool graduation? Read on to discover ten ways to mark the day!

John Clark says that the Seton Graduation is meant to embrace the joy of accomplishment but it's become a celebration of family, friendships and the future.

Is our education complete if we never learn the art of conversation nor express common courtesy to others? Mitchell Kalpakgian and Robert Frost think not.

Developing a productive schedule is important no matter where you are in your education. Anna Eileen offers tips for adapting your schedule in college.

Why join a homeschool group? Veteran home educator, Karena Tapsak, shares how family life is enriched by participating in homeschool group activities.

Teaching children to declutter doesn't have to be a big deal. With Abby Sasscer's 5 ideas, everyone can kickstart a simpler summer, with more time for fun!

Homeschool life and religious life can have some surprising similarities. Amanda Evinger reflects on how homeschooling can nurture a religious vocation.

If you close the books all summer, won’t the kids forget what they’ve learned? Amy Pawlusiak considers the unexpected benefits of taking a summer break.

Since ancient Rome, blaming Christians has been a popular game. John Clark reminds us that the modern media's finger-pointing fiasco is nothing new.

Without clear ideas of what good or evil should be, we are doomed to mix them up. Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian furnishes fresh images for our moral imagination.

Does perfectionism help or hinder homeschooling? Christina Patterson learns she can't give her kids the freedom to learn and still be a backseat driver.

Behind every successful homeschooling mom, there is a hard-working homeschooling dad. Patricia Purcell reflects on these true and unsung heroes.

How can dads get more involved in schooling at home? Renee Zilio discusses how homeschooling dads can share their knowledge and experience with their kids.

Have you thought about the many and varied hats a dad wears each day? Debbie Gaudino offers a Father’s Day tribute to her husband and other homeschool dads.

Lisa Clark isn't usually nervous going to Confession. This time, she almost quit. Afterward, she learned something new about herself and 'happy endings'.

Today's buzzword is 'leadership'. But most leaders struggle with an inability to lead - largely because of a lack of moral vision. Should virtue come first?

Many moms feel guilty when they read the Mary and Martha story, but Seton alumna, Lydia Martin, explains why they shouldn't.