Bird watching encourages kids to go outdoors and fosters a connection that can inspire a lifelong appreciation for wildlife and conservation.
Read More »We are Called to Lead Our Family Prayerfully
Dr. Clark shares how the Holy Family’s Flight to Egypt helps us reflect on our own home schooling family, and how we parents should proceed.
Read More »In the Schoolroom: A Child’s Nativity
The power of storytelling and play, something as simple as handling the Nativity figures, could connect young children to their faith.
Read More »Ask the Experts: How Do You Teach Your Children to be Charitable?
Three experienced homeschooling moms share lessons learned through their trials and errors to teach their children to be charitable.
Read More »Saint of the Month – St. Christopher, “Christ-Bearer” and Martyr
Legend says this giant of a man sought to serve the greatest king and would not rest until he found him. Finally, the Christ Child found him.
Read More »Ask the Experts: How Do You Teach Children Virtues?
To teach a virtue, I sometimes let my kids make unwise decisions which teaches them far more than I could by bailing them out.
Read More »Ten Lessons About Homeschooling from the Ranch
Leigh's life lessons about children and homeschooling are a real-life mix of trusting God, taking the bull by the horns, and worth reading.
Read More »In the Schoolroom – Winter Poetry
It is important that young people read and write poems and getting them started can be simple. Mary Ellen Barrett shows us how.
Read More »How Do You Ensure Prompt and Cheerful Obedience in Your Children?
Setting clear expectations for a child's behavior is part of the advice from experienced homeschooling moms. But ensuring obedience requires more.
Read More »And Two Pesky Parakeets…How Can I Balance All of This?
Finding balance in homeschooling may be out of reach but look, an unfurling ribbon of tiny, stunning performances is at your fingertips.
Read More »In the Schoolroom: Take a Hike!
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.
Read More »Helping Children Find Lessons in their Struggles and Setbacks
Three experienced homeschooling moms share methods to help their children learn life lessons as they deal with struggles and setbacks.
Read More »A Good Man Remembered: Rob Lee Jones (1957-2022)
The good done by husband, father, and teacher Rob Lee Jones remains alive in this world, in the work he left us, and the lives he touched.
Read More »Parents’ Days & the Fourth Commandment
John Clark comes to realize that the greatest version of honoring his father and following the Fourth Commandment—is to be a good father.
Read More »Help! How Can We Finish Our School Before Summer?
Seton Counselor tips on finishing the school year before summer, when to start school next year, and single subject help available from Special Services.
Read More »Peg Dolls for Saint Lucy’s Day – December 13
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.
Read More »Resetting the Scales: Balancing School and Life
Nick Marmalejo has consistently found that an ingredient for academic and personal success is this: get out in nature, ideally with your family, and hike.
Read More »My Unexpected Diploma in Lifetime Learning
I will never lose my love of learning new things. Through my decision to homeschool, God’s grace has intervened in a way I can only now fully appreciate.
Read More »Building Saints: The Importance and Practice of Obedience
Obedience may be an unfashionable word in our permissive culture but without it, homeschooling is challenging at best. Here are simple ways to get on track.
Read More »At Times I Wonder, Should We Continue Homeschooling?
The school year starts out so smoothly but when life happens, embrace the flexibility homeschooling offers and be grateful to be with your family every day.
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