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They may be hard to schedule but Cheryl Hernandez explains why the family dinner is important, including healthier families and happier, less-stressed kids.

Seton Guidance Counselor Nick Marmalejo weighs the pros and cons of a career in the skilled trades including financial, job satisfaction, and glory to God.

Jennifer Elia has five reasons why homeschooling our children not only makes us special but also teaches us how to accomplish seemingly impossible feats!

Sarah Hess says that her family is learning and growing together with Seton, making their pilgrimage to Heaven one day at a time and one lesson at a time.

Seton Home Study Guidance Counselor Nick Marmalejo has a practical roadmap to avoid frustration and the perfection paralysis detour on the road to success.

Never forget to seek out enjoyment in your homeschooling day. Schedule to your advantage, pursue your passions, make gratitude a close friend, and have fun.

Looking for who might bring valuable gifts and talents to your school? Consider grandparents, neighbors, and friends as they are often honored to help you.

Seton alumna Victoria Vertrees says “Don’t let anything limit what you want to do in life.” She will exhibit that resolve as she represents the U.S. in Women’s World Hot Air Balloon Championship in Poland.

1,000 graduates, friends, and families traveled from across the U.S., Canada, Guatemala, Qatar, and the Philippines to recognize the achievements of a remarkable band of homeschooling students and parents.

Dream makers - Meet a sampling of the Seton Home Study School of 2018 and discover how the flexibility of homeschooling provided the opportunity to excel scholastically but to realize their dreams as well.

High school counselor Nick Marmalejo guides homeschoolers through the three most important aspects of the college admissions process: prior coursework, SAT/ACT scores, and extra-curricular activities.

How did Seton influence him? Seton grad Alex says, "the writing, definitely the writing. Seton really teaches students to write well. In college, I was at an advantage". Alex has walked across America with Crossroads Pro-Life and is now in campus ministry in North Florida and podcasting Catholic Bros on the Rocks.

Whether from the comfort of a backyard hammock or a sofa in the den, summer’s the perfect time to grab some books and set out on a reading adventure. Jeff Minick shares the details on the books suggested for the Seton Summer Reading Club and how to join.

Seton guidance counselor Nick Marmelejo offers advice for families considering Ivy League or other elite colleges. In his realistic manner, he answers frequently asked questions about the criteria that colleges use in their admissions criteria and offers practical tips on the application process.

Alexandra Key offers twelve practical, affordable, and easy-to-implement strategies to encourage the love of reading in your children. Foremost is to let them see you enjoying reading; simple, yes? But, read on for eleven more, common sense ways for you to get them off the electronics and into the written word.

Sharing advice from an accomplished spiritual director, Cheryl Hernandez offers seven sure-fire ways to grow in holiness. Is it easy? Perhaps not, but it is simple and, like taking on a diet or a physical exercise program, it is a gradual work in progress; that will bring us closer to God.

After five years of homeschooling her four children, Heather has ideas and strategies to banish homeschool burnout and keep the joy of your journey alive.

A homeschooling mom for over 11 years, Kara Milinovich offers three simple steps to help your family get on a schedule to finish the academic year strong.

Make the most of your homeschool Graduation Day! Six tips to help applaud your accomplishments and share your joy on a day for celebration and gratitude.

Cheryl Hernandez shares, "The biggest blessing, because we are following God’s call to homeschool, has been growing stronger in our Faith as a family."