Be not be afraid. Do not let homeschooling your children overwhelm you. Will there be frustration and tears but also joy and laughter? Yes, definitely yes.
Read More »Grateful for A Helping Hand: A Seton Family’s Journey
Navigating a plan for your child with different academic needs is stressful but Seton believes all children deserve the best Catholic education possible.
Read More »Summer Reading Helps Children in Many Ways Unexpected
Opening a new book is the beginning of a journey to become a better listener, have a wider vocabulary, and gain a better understanding of other cultures.
Read More »Seton Summer Reading Club…Enjoy the Sheer Delight
We would love to see photos of your children with their Summer Reading Certificate. There are also suggestions for projects to do along with their reading.
Read More »In the Schoolroom – Plant a Mary Garden
Why not create a little beauty in a corner of your yard this year using some plaster and flowers to honor Our Lady. Editor Mary Ellen Barrett shows you how.
Read More »Put Some Spark In Your Summer!
Add some spark to the summer! Encourage your children in their interests so they can refine their gifts, bless the world, and lead more souls to heaven.
Read More »Saint Joseph – Faithful Protector, Provider, and Father
In times of trial look to Saint Joseph, his example shows us how to trust in God particularly when the paths of our lives do not turn out as we would wish.
Read More »In the Schoolroom: Lilies for St. Joseph Craft
This hand print paper lily is a sweet craft to keep little hands busy and is perfect to decorate your Saint Joseph statue or altar and later used at Easter.
Read More »A Lenten Guide for Homeschool Moms
This Lenten guide was written for homeschooling moms short on free time but long on their desire to please God and grow closer to him. Free Download Below.
Read More »Enjoy St. Brigid’s Feast with Her Bread and a Spot of Irish Tea
Homeschooling mom and author Mary Ellen Barrett celebrates her beloved St. Brigid with a delicious bread, a bit of Irish tea, and favorite read along tales.
Read More »St. Josephine Bakhita – The Lucky One
Kidnapped and sold into slavery, Josephine miraculously was led to the Canossian Sisters serving others for forty-two years with her ever-present smile.
Read More »200 Advent Crafts and Activities for Catholic Homeschoolers
Updated for 2020 - Mary Ellen Barrett shares 200 ideas, crafts, and activities for your Advent calendar with books and activities for saint and feast days!
Read More »The Best Way to Enjoy the Beautiful Season of Advent – In the School Room
This Advent, whatever the age of your children, here are ways to create an atmosphere in your home to settle mind and heart to welcome the Christ Child.
Read More »For This I am Grateful
Mary Ellen is grateful for having to slow down and enjoy each other’s company, and now with clarity, looks forward to new challenges and bright beginnings.
Read More »St. Vincent de Paul – Apostle of Charity
It was hearing the deathbed confession of a peasant that inspired Vincent de Paul to begin a lifetime of aid to the disadvantaged and bring souls to Christ.
Read More »What Does the Best Homeschool Space Look Like?
After years of homeschooling and configuring many different homeschool spaces, Mary Ellen shares her insight and these moms and their spaces, seem to agree.
Read More »Are You Called to be A Mentoring Mom?
Seton is ready to help you be a Mentoring Mom, helping friends and family, new to homeschooling, by sharing your trusted insight and hands-on experience.
Read More »This Crucifix Art Project is Perfect for Small Children
These simple activities will help occupy your small children while helping draw them into the sacred. And as a bonus, they make for a quick clean up.
Read More »Glory of Spring Sun Catcher Welcomes the New Season
This simple craft uses bits and pieces of nature collected hither and yon and says, Easter is coming my friends and the joy of the Resurrection is at hand.
Read More »50 Survival School Life Hacks Keep Kids Busy and Moms Happy
Mary Ellen has practical tips and a house full of fun activities to keep you and the kids on top when circumstances threaten to turn your world upside down.
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