Contributing Writers

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.

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

Do your students moan and complain when told to write a paragraph? Gina Berrios shares six secrets she uses to pave the road to success in teaching writing.

Is Valentine's Day just about flowers, chocolate, and shiny baubles? Rosa Younan shares some simple tips on how to show Christ-like love in a selfish world.

Cheryl Hernández, a homeschool mom of nine, gives tips on how to teach the virtue of self-control to young children. Part 4 of this series explores eating.

St. Valentine's Day is more than chocolate and roses. Jennifer shows you how to reclaim it from the commercial market and celebrate the day Catholic style.

Gina Berrios shares lessons from St. Bernadette including how to make the sign of the cross which the young saint learned from the Blessed Mother herself!

Cardinal Burke notes, "For the sake of our young people, we must give particular attention to the fundamental expression of our culture which is education."

As students prepare for college, Counselor Nick Marmalejo answers “What tests should I take in preparation for college?” and “When should I take them?” For many of us, the word ...

In her latest Q & A to families, Dr. Mary Kay Clark has suggestions for when a child does not want to do his math even though he understands the concepts.

Homeschooling gave the Rivera family time for family activities, prayer, and protection from worldly mindsets, but also a much more advanced academic level.

Elizabeth Turajski, a homeschool mom of six, shares five lessons she found help build a homeschool community and why such a community is important to her.

A tradition started with her oldest child years ago, Gina Berrios shares the blessings of First Communion Rosary making event she organizes for her parish.

A homeschool graduate and college student, Clara Davison recognizes the benefits of homeschool education and how well it equips students for the university.

Amanda Evinger, homeschooling Mom, discovered four helpful tips on how to help your kids view school as a divine learning mission, an adventure to complete!

It's time to start planning for your garden and learning to bloom this spring. Jennifer Elia has seven tips on how gardening has helped her curriculum grow.

Are leaders born or are they made? Is homeschooling conducive to producing leaders? Tom McFadden says yes, and has six tips to greatly improve the chances.

Amanda Evinger, homeschooling Mom and author, has these tips on how families can make the most of winter by using the weather to our home school advantage.

Homeschooling may be just what your family needs, but if your extended family doesn't agree Jennifer Elia has these practical tips to support your decision.