Mary Ellen Barrett

Relaxed summer reading is the well from which great thoughts and writing flow later in life and a reason we created the Summer Reading Club.

Try this simple, fun craft to teach children the lessons about confession, penance, and heavenly rewards that Jesus gave to St. Faustina.

Blessed with a generous spirit, Brigid, born to a slave, was graced to perform many miracles, do great works, and go on to inspire a nation.

It is important that young people read and write poems and getting them started can be simple. Mary Ellen Barrett shows us how.

Meet two experienced homeschooling moms and their podcast to encourage, inspire, and amuse homeschooling parents. Life just got better. A little over twenty years ago, a friend and I sat ...

“Am I not here, I, who am your mother? Listen and understand, my littlest son, let nothing frighten and afflict you or trouble your heart."

Gratitude needs the habit of observation and awareness of God's gifts. This simple craft for children makes developing that habit so much fun.

Whether a short walk around the neighborhood or a long hike, take the time to explore God’s creation and enjoy some wonderful family time together.

With a schedule, you can stay on track by simply looking at the clock, see where you’re supposed to be, and start there. It helps a lot.

For school planning, I use all of Seton’s resources. I like to know the end goals for each of my students. It helps to keep me on track.

This simple craft for younger children can foster their love of country and pride for our nation, essential lessons for educating them well.

A word to the wise: best-kept secrets can be in our backyard, our home state, so don't let these golden opportunities to explore and discover pass us by.

Author of the second Gospel and founder of Alexandria's first church, St. Mark was the first to bring the Gospel to Africa.

Here is a fun way for your homeschool group to go around the world while staying local and a great way to show gratitude to God for His remarkable creation.

For Pope Francis, his favorite treat is the humble empanada, the popular, hearty portable meal for workers brought to South America by Spanish settlers.

Mother Marianne, in the language of truth and love, worked tirelessly for her patients, the poor suffering from leprosy, even Saint Damien in his last days.

Lucy consecrated herself to God and was true to her promise of purity even through horrible torture. She is one of the seven women mentioned in the Mass.

A fun craft for both boys and girls and even younger children, saintly peg dolls make it easy to teach about the lives of the saints we are celebrating.

Lorenzo was a family man living a faithful life in the Philippines. Through an extraordinary set of circumstances, he was called to give his life for Christ.

Cubbies and a rolling cart are some of Mary Ellen's simple tips to get your homeschool year off to a great start. It's a short read but rich in advice.