Chery Hernandez on why attending Daily Mass will provide peace and order in our lives and the armor we and our children need to fight this earthly battle.
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New school year? Dr. Mary Kay Clark says having definite plans about what the children should do and when will help even the youngest feel more comfortable.
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A homeschool mom for 8 years, Elizabeth Turajski doesn't schedules any more. Instead, she guides her day with 3 time-tested tricks that make the day easier.
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Academics and spiritual formation go together. Seton shares some of Pope St. John Paul's inspirational thoughts on homeschooling and the love of truth.
Read More »7 Ways Our Children Can Keep Their Way Pure | Part 1
How can we as Catholic parents help our children keep their way pure when they go out into the world? We are living in a culture that is becoming increasingly hostile to all that is good, wholesome, and decent. Although we recognize that the souls of our children are ultimately in the hands of God, we also know that He has placed them in our care.
Read More »Motivation and Home Schooling: Finding the Right Carrot
I recall once going to my aunt’s house to baby sit for her three daughters. While in the kitchen, I was amused to see that she had a picture of a swimsuit model on her refrigerator. Before pulling anything out of the refrigerator to eat, my aunt had to look at the picture. This was clearly meant to dissuade her from eating, in hopes of having a figure like the woman in the picture. While the idea was amusing to me, it made some sense. Although my aunt had a general intention to lose weight, the picture gave her direct motivation at the time it was most needed.
Read More »How to Teach Science in Your Daily Life – Part 2
by Kenneth J. Stein, Ph.D. Some time ago, we taught our 10-year-old daughter how nature recycles water through the water cycle. I explained to her that this means all water, ...
Read More »How to Teach Science in Your Daily Life: Part 1
By Kenneth J. Stein, Ph.D. What could possibly be more fun than teaching science? Indeed, you have an entire Creation to work with! If you accept that all parts of ...
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