Contributing Writers

by Philomena Kelly | There are several reasons why getting a job seems like a great option for homeschooling high schoolers.

The economy crashed during my junior year of college, so the happy, optimistic girl who entered college was not the same one a few months after graduation when I was ...

by Eric Harrah | I think sometimes God has a rather twisted sense of humor. Take the role of Dad. According to the Catholic Church, the father is meant to...

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 Amanda Evinger | These days, Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta's saying, “Unless life is lived for others, it is not worthwhile,” haunts me.

by Katie Heenan Dodson | Why invite me to the Seton 2015 Graduation? The short answer: because of my commitment to education while achieving great success in gymnastics.

by Eric Harrah | Despite the joy homeschooling our children has brought, I have been forced to take a long, hard look at myself in the process.

by Malia Lewis | When you have a chronic illness, you don’t always know what will set it off. I am constantly discovering...

by Kaitlyn McGrath | Reflecting on my childhood, I realized there were a few things my parents did to encourage openness to all vocations among my three brothers and me.

Having attended the graduation of son number one last year, we already knew the drill on what to expect when we loaded up our family van and headed north to ...

by Matthew Rose | There is one item that a device should not replace: a Bible.

by Anna Eileen | After selecting a few colleges and writing the application essays, the next factor of the college application process to consider is institutional scholarships.

Growing in the Faith can be measured in different ways and, for us, the reception of the Sacraments is high on the list.

by Jessica Wilde | Going to Mass on vacation - what a great opportunity for us to engage with the community and learn about the locals while growing in our Catholic Faith.

by Emily Molitor | I want to extend empathy for my friends and all those who are suffering out and beyond the four walls of my home...

Tara Brelinsky tries to be a patient mom. But sometimes... How does she prevent herself from throwing in the towel, packing a knapsack and running away?

by Sarah Reuter | One of the best parts of teaching your homeschooler is that you can incorporate holy days and themes like baptism...

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

by Tara Brelinsky | The baby walked in front of our play-set swing while it was in use by the 6 year old. A perfect example of 'mama drama'...

by Angela Jaramillo | When I was a teenager, our family lived in the mountains, a loud cacophony of bird calls woke me up like clockwork.