When a person complains, his creative abilities break free. But it’s also proof to me that we fallen humans don’t commend people well; we don’t thank them enough; and we pat each other on the back far too little.
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John Clark October 19, 2013 6,762 Views
When a person complains, his creative abilities break free. But it’s also proof to me that we fallen humans don’t commend people well; we don’t thank them enough; and we pat each other on the back far too little.
Read More »Contributing Writers October 18, 2013 10,197 Views
Dan Forest, the Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina, issued a press release on Monday, October 14th, urging homeschoolers to resist efforts by the North Carolina Division of Non-Public Education to conduct random home inspections targeting homeschoolers.
Read More »Contributing Writers October 16, 2013 27,162 Views
Most everyone is familiar with the fable of the tortoise and the hare, but have you ever thought about what lessons this fable holds for education? There are always a few students who are at the head of a class—the hares. For them, the pace of the class comes easily—too easily in fact.
Read More »Contributing Writers October 14, 2013 11,824 Views
With humor and sound advice, Ed Gudan outlines an 8-step plan to help fathers support their wives & live out their commitment to homeschooling.
Read More »Contributing Writers October 13, 2013 11,003 Views
I have eight kids and, therefore, I am compelled to drive an exceedingly large van. A van which is, even more humbling still, an eye-catching, look-at-me-I'm-hideous! red. It is a monstrosity.
Read More »John Clark October 12, 2013 8,077 Views
There has been a lot of worry lately among homeschooling parents regarding the “common core” curriculum. Judging by the amount of views by readers of this journal, it is the biggest issue of the day. But the problem is not so much in merely having a common core—it is in what that common core consists. Some cores are good and some are rotten.
Read More »Bob Wiesner October 11, 2013 56,734 Views
This analytical essay has been available as a help to those 11th grade students, serving both as introduction and beginner’s analysis.. Chesterton’s epic is certainly his greatest poetic work...
Read More »Dr. Mary Kay Clark October 9, 2013 9,585 Views
8. Where can I find solid information about the Common Core standards? 7. This is my first year homeschooling. Where can I learn more about how to homeschool? 6. Should I look over the children’s tests before sending them to Seton? 5. How can I help them answer literature questions? 4. What advice can you give us for finishing the book reports?
Read More »Featured Families October 8, 2013 12,605 Views
Like most Catholic-Christian parents, we are dedicated to the care of our children. The Philippine culture is notable for the utmost importance it places on the family. In fact, in the Filipino communities, it is normal to find a modestly-sized house occupied by several extended family members.
Read More »Abby Sasscer October 7, 2013 14,493 Views
When I was in fourth grade, I brazenly asked my father to buy me a pair of penny loafers. You see, the penny loafer fad had not fully caught on around my school yet, but I wanted to be among the first to own one. After waiting an eternity for his reply, he answered “Abby, we cannot give you everything… but we will deprive you of nothing.” I didn’t quite understand what my father meant. I figured it was just a nice way of saying “no.”
Read More »Seton Home Study School October 5, 2013 9,702 Views
Parents and students want to know how they can keep schedule and finish the school year by June. Lesson Plans are a guide, not the 10 Commandments!
Read More »Seton Home Study School October 4, 2013 8,235 Views
by Pope John Paul II | Family prayer has for its very own object family life itself, which in all its varying circumstances is seen as a call from God and lived as a filial response to His call. Joys and sorrows, hopes and disappointments...
Read More »Dr. Mary Kay Clark October 4, 2013 7,672 Views
The month of October is dedicated to the Blessed Mother of God, especially under her title Our Lady of the Rosary. In the Rosary, we pray an Our Father and ten Hail Marys for each of five decades on the Rosary. Each decade represents a Mystery of the Rosary; that is, an event in the life of Jesus and Mary.
Read More »Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian October 3, 2013 13,617 Views
In the story the merchant’s son who wasted his money finds himself in desperate circumstances until a friend gives him a magical flying trunk. When he flies with it and descends from the sky, he introduces himself as a Turkish god who has come from above to marry the king’s daughter. Honored with this privilege, the king gladly agrees to the marriage: “Yes, you shall certainly marry our daughter.”
Read More »Contributing Writers October 2, 2013 8,960 Views
by Fr John Hardon | Home education means the teaching by the parents at home, by both parents. A father’s contribution to the home education of his children is indispensable.
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Explore the ways the Seton program helps you to excel - it's your best ticket to succeed in anything you do in the future, whether for college or career.
Read More »Dr. Mary Kay Clark September 30, 2013 16,306 Views
Over 800 years ago, thousands of Christians, men, women, and children, were being captured by the Moslems and sold into slavery. St. John of Matha of France was concerned about the sufferings of these captives.
Read More »Kids Corner September 28, 2013 7,836 Views
The miracle of the sun happened on October 13th in this town? October is the month of this special prayer or devotion to our Blessed Mother? Answer these questions and more in this month's Crossword!
Read More »Ginny Seuffert September 27, 2013 48,848 Views
Concerned that ignoring Common Core will negatively impact your homeschool child's chances at a selective four-year university? Get the answer.
Read More »John Clark September 21, 2013 14,566 Views
First, stop insisting that you “went wrong” with your kids. I don’t know exactly how Jesus felt when He was betrayed by Judas. But I do know this: I know that Jesus did not wonder where He went wrong with Judas. Jesus didn’t “go wrong.”
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