One of the most common of my many New Year's resolutions is to become a more patient mother and teacher. Every year, it seems that I start strong but my efforts slowly fizzle out by the last week of January. My greatest challenge is to able to teach my children how to behave in ways that are pleasing to the Lord without becoming impatient and frustrated myself.

Excited about beginning her fourth year with Seton, Heather Hryniewiecki shares insight about her experience to help you have a successful homeschool year.

Each school year is a unique adventure. As she prepares for her ninth year of homeschooling, Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur offers seven tips for beginning well.

Amanda Evinger, shares five proven tips on how to help the family prepare spiritually for the new school year and keep it all centered on Jesus Christ.

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.

Amanda Evinger took a closer look at her family's food budget and discovered that quite a bit of money can be saved with a few simple kitchen practices.

Summer is a great time to set goals be organized for the school year ahead. Seton alumna, Anna Eileen, shares the keys to make this academic year a success!

Amanda Evinger, homeschooling mother and professional writer, gives parents handy tips on how to get schoolwork done in the midst of life's busy days.

Gina Berrios has assembled a whole host of ideas for you and the family to enter more deeply into the Year of Mercy, with fun activities for kids!

by Christine Smitha | Schedules and plans are all very well and good, but if you’re like most of the rest of us, your school year goes off the rails at some point.

by Debbie Gaudino | September is nearly upon us and for most homeschooling families that means a return to the regular school year routines.

A good school year takes forethought and prep. Christine Smitha's 5 tips will make a big difference in the tone and manageability of your homeschool.

Unfortunately, the resolutions that are made are often forgotten or abandoned after the first several weeks. So, where are we to begin and how can we give ourselves a fighting chance at keeping the resolutions we make? How can we help our children to understand the value of making and keeping New Year’s resolutions?

Whether you are just starting to homeschool for the very first time, or are an old hand at it, a new year gives a chance for a fresh start. Although every family is different, and each family must find its own unique way of homeschooling, there are certain preparations which will help almost every family to be more successful.

At the beginning of every school year, I make a little personal checklist as to how I can improve homeschooling in the upcoming year.  I don’t always stick to the ...

Many of you find your school day schedule continuously interrupted by telephone calls and even unannounced visits from relatives and friends. One mom told me, “My extended family lives nearby, and while they are supportive of my home school, they just don’t get it!

1. Why does Seton emphasize English while other schools, even Catholic ones, put much less emphasis on English? Catholic schools traditionally have been strong in English courses to promote thinking ...

Getting started can be daunting, even for experienced parents. We asked parents and Counselors for tips and suggestions that they have found work best!

September is an exciting time when the children are eagerly looking at their new books, and moms are hopeful that this year will be the best ever. But merely wishing ...

As I sat down to write this article, I kept wondering what I should write about to inspire home schooling fathers for yet another school year. Let’s face it, I ...