Seton Magazine Catholic Homeschool Articles, Advice & Resources

Cheryl Hernandez, a homeschool mom of 9, shows in this 2-part series why giving our children chores is so important and covers tips on how to get started.

Cheryl Hernandez, Homeschool mom of nine, shows how chores provide the perfect opportunity to instill and teach responsibility, obedience and other virtues.

by Jennifer Tutwiler | These days, the measure of good parenting seems to be how care-free and enjoyable an existence we have enabled for our children. Children are expected to play with their toys, play outside, play with their friends, play sports, play with video games... and yet today’s children are some of the most behaviorally challenged in human history.

Patricia Purcell is like any other mom; bogged down with chores that impede the more important things. But she's found 6 chores she's grateful for.

This summer, I am not buying anyone anything. My children moaned and groaned, till they learned they can earn money (through chores) to spend however they choose.

by Pria Luz | Doing household chores is undeniably tiresome work, especially if you are doing all the work yourself.

The Seton Experts offer family-friendly solutions to everyday problems that are simple, practical, and tempered by love.

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.

Mary Ellen Barrett started practicing 'Teacher Service Day' for homeschool moms. It's a 4-step, all-day-Friday process that refreshes home and homeschool.

Four experienced homeschooling moms on how a good morning routine helps you motivate the kids, brings you closer to God, and showers blessings on your home.

Amanda Evinger, homeschooling mother and professional writer, gives parents handy tips on how to get schoolwork done in the midst of life's busy days.

by Donna Sayles | This is my second baby born since we started home school so it’s not my first time to the rodeo.

Setting clear expectations for a child's behavior is part of the advice from experienced homeschooling moms. But ensuring obedience requires more.

Four homeschooling veterans with different points of view share what has worked in their families when it comes to the essential element of discipline.

The Cairnie family achieves homeschooling success by using the Seton curriculum, following the lesson plans every day, and adding many breaks and chores.

Busy homeschooling moms do not have time to clean all day. Patricia Purcell gives tips for getting the kids to help keep the house clean and organized too.

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.

by Mary Lou Warren | All my life, I thought the ability to multitask was a positive and desirable “talent” to acquire. It seemed a great way to accomplish numerous tasks in a short period of time. Intellectually I reasoned that with all the many technological innovations at hand, life should become simpler.

by Dr. Mary Kay Clark | It is difficult for us moms to “let go” of our high school sons and daughters who are so terrific in helping with family and household chores. But in falling behind ...

by Ginny Seuffert | I’ve been touting the benefits homeschooled students derive from sports and exercise for years. Let me share ten of the best reasons to get your kids moving.