Seton Magazine Catholic Homeschool Articles, Advice & Resources

Mary Ellen has a fun craft for children to create pocket shrines honoring the Blessed Mother and the Sacred Heart of Jesus in their months of May and June.

You carry around too much stuff, or not enough? Charles Foyle explains the six essential items he carries in his pockets. Customizable for the individual.

by John Clark | To all you organizers out there, can you please write an organization book for me? To help you get started, I have some questions.

by Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian | Bilbo, a simple hobbit who enjoys the contentment of his modest home and its cozy comforts, has no great aspirations, seeks no glorious adventures, and has no fantasies about a more perfect life.

Tom McFadden, homeschooling dad and Vice President for Enrollment at Christendom College, discusses how to keep priorities straight in the college search.

It's the time of year when parents are making their lists and checking them twice. Jennifer Elia presents some gift ideas that will keep giving all year.

A salt dough Crown of Thorns is a Lenten craft idea that you can use to point your children toward the Cross and show how their sacrifices will bear fruit.

Are you seeking fresh ideas for Lent to deepen your lenten journey? Avellina Balestri shares five spiritual exercises to implement during this holy season.

John Clark says that in a year that God has watched over us so carefully we are called to offer the gift of gratitude to the Infant King and to each other.

When homeschool fathers need inspiration, ask for St. Thomas More’s help, to be like him, “God’s good servant”, offering love and sacrifice for our family.

A collection of timely crafts, books, and activities for Advent, in weekly snippets, can help families welcome the Christ Child into their hearts and homes.

Making this Advent Calendar is a great way to keep your children in the spirit of Advent, and prepare for the coming of the Christ Child.

The promise of the Rosary and Mary's countless intercessions should inspire us to pray the daily rosary with our family for spiritual needs and benefits.

Using quotes from St. Bernadette, model for young people developing a daily prayer life, Gina Berrios offers a wealth of insight from this humble saint.

Anna Eileen walks you though her ten top recommendations for being a better student in College classrooms, from her own experience as a homeschooler.

Cheryl Hernández, a homeschool mom of 9, gives tips on how to teach the virtue of self-control to young children. Part 1 of this series explores boundaries.

Tired of being put to the test by family and friends? Amanda Evinger, homeschooling mother of three, gives great advice on how to respond to scrutinizers.

How can we encourage our kids to read this summer? Form a family reading club! Jennifer Elia shares 5 easy tips to set up this fun and educational activity.

by Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian | Why is there always another poem or song waiting to be written, another story or novel ready to be composed, or another masterpiece of music or art expected to be created?

by Monica McConkey | Lent is a great opportunity to refocus our efforts to draw closer to Jesus. Although we can certainly give up a few of our favorite things, we can also add extra prayers and sacrifices. It’s easy to lose focus or momentum throughout the 40 days of Lent. We can get discouraged when we falter or fail our Lenten promises. Sometimes a tangible way of tracking our progress can motivate us to stay on track or even return to it!