Ginny’s Gems

Emily Molitor reflects on the writings of Mother Teresa to show us how, in the role of wife and mother, we can become Mother Teresa in everyday family life.

Patricia Purcell discovers that early literacy activities not only prepares kids to be good students but that the simplest projects can be the most special!

Sam Phillips asserts that shared roots and a common educational backdrop make Christendom a natural transition from Seton Home Study to higher education.

Leslie Pike, a rising junior at the WKU Honors College, says college success is not easy - but it can be made simple if you avoid these 6 common mistakes.

Jennifer Elia has five reasons to put down your plan book and get outside of the classroom! Homeschool experiences outside the home are just too precious.

Breana English loves to find more time to read. Could her 5 simple, creative and family friendly ways to fit more reading into daily life work in your home?

What does it mean to be the salt of the earth? Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian finds a valuable example in the story of the 'Flying Trunk', great for reading aloud.

The New York Times hails Bruce Springsteen as a champion of conscience, but shouldn't everyone else's conscience count just as much as his?

Christina Patterson, former public school teacher and now homeschool mom, doesn't think that a digital age is 'taking over'. It just gives us more options!

St. Zita, patron of homemakers, can help us love our families, find Christ in our chores, and complete our work each day in peace and joy.

Fr Mark Wenzinger introduces us to the basic idea and practice of 'lectio divina', the ancient practice of reading Scripture aloud. Start off small!

When he was bored, John Clark's mother said 'read a book'. Now, he's amazed at how that little adage has transformed western culture, and we need it back.

The attitude that liberal arts is a time-waste is not new. Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian shares inspiration from Cardinal Newman & Hans Christian Andersen.

Dr Timothy o'Donnell, President of Christendom College, likens a Catholic college to a formative respite in Rivendell before engaging the modern culture.

There are three good and simple reasons why the Seton curriculum places such an emphasis on reading, and how it shapes our kids' worldview in a healthy way.

Amy Bissonnette is a homeschool mom of five with a husband in the military. In their travels across the USA, here's how Seton works well for them!

In this round of Q&A's from homeschool families, Dr Mary Kay Clark responds to book analyses, college attendance advice, scheduling activities and more.

Her popular series now available as a book, Ginny Seuffert shows how in 14 ways, homeschool prepares children for East Coast Prep School level success!

Thomas' act of belief for Resurrection raises a question: the presence of wounds in Jesus' glorified body. John Clark explores what that can mean for us.

Robin Hood's story has been often retold, but Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian digs into his original character, and uncovers the ideal of a good and joyous heart.