Dave Steele shares his insights as a homeschool dad of 8 children. After their love for the Catholic faith, the Steeles are passionate fans of the outdoors.
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Why Sharing the Catholic Faith Should be an Inspiring Experience
Over the years, our family has grown to enjoy various cooking shows on television. As a family who normally eats food that might rank a few notches under “gourmet,” it’s fun ...
Read More »How I can Cultivate Peace with Family & Friends – The Rule of St Benedict for Everyone
Everyone struggles to maintain peace with family or friends. This guide is inspired by the Rule of St Benedict, and part 2 of a 3-part series..
Read More »Secret Crochet: The Magical Moment When I Discovered My Daughter’s Talent
I don't crochet. As far as I knew at the time, my daughter knew nothing about crocheting. Yet there they were, right in her closet.
Read More »4 Spiritual Habits for Homeschooling, Whether with 1 or 13 Kids
Here are four spiritual habits my friend has used through homeschooling her 13 kids, and that have already helped me as I start my adventure!
Read More »Faithful & Fun November Feast Ideas for the Family
November is the month dedicated by the Church to the Holy Souls. Here are a few activities we try to incorporate into our November traditions!
Read More »‘Sainthood Is Your Future’: Discovering My Vocation after High School
Your ultimate destiny is sainthood, and by following your unique vocation, you will change the world - with or without a degree!
Read More »Stem Cell Research: 5 Things to Share With Your Teens
As parents we might think to ourselves that stem cell research is a too remote or complicated issue to discuss with our kids. Here's an easy guide.
Read More »‘Does God Forget My Sins?’ Why You Can’t Have a ‘Rear-View Mirror Spirituality’
When people are learning to drive, they are taught that they should look in the rear-view mirror every few seconds to see what is behind them. That’s excellent advice for ...
Read More »How I can Cultivate Peace in Myself – The Rule of St Benedict for Everyone
To feel lost, to imagine oneself nothing, to feel homeless, or to feel powerless at the hands of Fortune robs a person of peace.
Read More »Homeschooling One Child: How I Stay Positive with the ‘Just One Syndrome’
by Anna Marie Jehorek | We’re still discovering the pros and cons unique to homeschooling one child. We’re learning what works for us and that’s part of the beauty of homeschool.
Read More »Why ‘Learning Corners’ are a *Brilliant* Idea in Homeschooling!
by Elizabeth Rozycki | Learning corners extend well beyond the arts and are limited only by your own imagination. Here are some ideas and ways to implement learning corners in your homeschool...
Read More »5 Simple & Prayerful Bedtime Routines
by Abby Sasscer | Bedtime can be a challenging time for families with young children. I know it is for ours. Part of our challenge stems from children’s perception that the act of sleeping...
Read More »5 Ways to Make Your Kids *Love* Confession
by Debbie Gaudino | Here are five ideas that my family used to prepare our children for Confession, this great sacrament of God's mercy, for the first time.
Read More »Seton Success Story: Maribeth Kelly Pursuing Masters in Theology
by Maribeth Kelly | By choosing the Seton Home Study Curriculum, my parents were given the tools and resources to foster my desire for knowledge ...
Read More »The Secret to Humility: What C. S. Lewis & Aristotle Taught Me
by John Clark | Both men had something to say about the subject of humility, and it was not what I might have expected.
Read More »Beatrice: Dante’s Symbol of Divine Grace | A Literature Guide for Homeschool Parents & Children
by Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian | As Dante the pilgrim travels... God appoints him two guides: the epic poet Virgil, and Beatrice, the symbol of divine grace.
Read More »5 Ways to Raise Readers in Our Digital World
The good news is that often young readers are not born, but made. No matter how old your child is...
Read More »Schedule & Reward: The Best Way to Pace Homeschooling
Bob Wiesner challenges high school students to fully commit to academics, and use recreation as a reward for serious study. Stay balanced, and have fun!
Read More »The Chore Battle: My 5 Tried & True Tactics
by Elizabeth Turajski | One of the ongoing battles I face is trying to get my kids to do their fair share of chore and clean up.
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