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.

Is there a better time to call a Seton counselor? Should my child do every lesson in his workbook? How do I balance teaching my children and keeping our home tidy? Seton Home Study Director Dr. Mary Kay Clark answers these questions and more to improve your homeschooling experience.

Parenting author Kathryn Trudeau explores 3 ways to help establish your routines during the school year and how to ease your children into the new schedule.

Graces received by reading aloud with your family? Amanda Evinger, Mom of three, on special blessings you'll discover with this wholesome family activity.

Are we too focused on chasing grades? Inspired by one of her own teachers, Patricia Purcell shares several activities that put the fun back into learning.

Simplifying is a constant work in progress. Abby shares ten simple organizational hacks to make your new school year more orderly, peaceful and manageable.

Nervous about the new school year? Mary Donellan has encouragement and wisdom from Saint Benedict, Francis de Sales, and Augustine just for homeschoolers.

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.

Sometimes summer homeschooling is necessary. However, Elizabeth Turajski has discovered, when done right, a little schoolwork can make summer even more fun!

These trying economic times may have a bright side. As more parents worry about meeting the mortgage and putting food on the table, Catholic school tuition (averaging $3,500 per year in elementary school and over $10,000 for high school) often becomes an impossible expense.