I am New to Homeschooling: Should I Plan out the Whole Year Ahead of Time?
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...
View ArticleDealing with Tragedy: Lessons from Dickens’‘David Copperfield’
“Wouldn’t it be wonderful not to have to make the best of things” is the final line in Paul Horgan’s moving novel Thin Mountain Air, a masterpiece by a great Catholic novelist who twice won the...
View Article4 Life Lessons I Learned from My Homeschooling Mom
By Sarah Rose There are some things we come to appreciate more as we get older. Oftentimes, cradle Catholics may not have a deep appreciation for their faith until they experience a type of conversion...
View ArticleNew Kids on the Block: 6 Tips for Moving While Homeschooling
SummaryPatricia Purcell has moved twice – while homeschooling. Her 6 tips cover all the basics – and the little important things you’d probably forget! For some families, moving hits out of the blue;...
View ArticleSavoring the Gift of Seton: The Evinger Family Story
SummaryAmanda Evinger tries to spend her homeschooling days giving glory to Almighty God, who is so gracious in endowing His children with talents and gifts. At our house, we celebrate St. Nicholas’...
View ArticleCollege Prep 101: The 5 Tools to Prepare for College Success
SummaryTom McFadden, an expert on college prep, has five critical elements for parents to consider as they prepare their children for the task of going to college. Working in Christendom College’s...
View ArticleOn the Nose: 4 Ways Pinocchio Teaches Children Common Sense
SummaryIn a world needing more common sense, Mitchell Kalpakgian finds priceless lessons in Pinocchio to teach our children how to live virtuous and rewarding lives. While all human beings inherit a...
View ArticleMake Music Practice Easy With The Family Band – Here’s How…
SummaryDavid Michael Phelps offers homeschool parents a new perspective to help kids enjoy practicing music with four immersive strategies for musical education. As homeschool parents, we want our...
View ArticleLove, Intelligence and the Most Important Lesson of All
SummaryWe parents seek to help our children in their academic studies but John Clark reminds us that the love of God is the most important lesson of them all. Many years ago, a boy named John was...
View ArticleIs It Okay for Me to Look at the Tests Before My Son Takes Them?
SummarySeton Home Study School’s Dr. Mary Kay Clark has advice on test prep, the most important subjects, and the best ways to develop thinking and writing skills. Is it okay for me to look at the...
View ArticleWhen is the Best Time to Call a Seton Academic Counselor?
SummaryIs 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....
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