Ginny’s Gems

Sometimes summer homeschooling is necessary. However, Elizabeth Turajski has discovered, when done right, a little schoolwork can make summer even more fun!

Modernity has quietly abandoned the Western Canon, though it’s easier than ever to access these great books. John Clark proposes a Catholic family response.

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.

Homeschool graduate Avellina Balestri, editor of a flourishing online Catholic literary magazine, shares how homeschooling prepared her for this mission.

You may be surprised to find how summer homeschooling can be a joy. Care to try a few of Amanda Evinger’s ideas for relaxed and creative summer learning?

Abby Sasscer shares 5 easy tips to teach children how to declutter and simplify. Important life skills that will benefit them for the rest of their lives.

Patricia Purcell highlights the invaluable support moms can give each other as they persevere in the rewarding challenge of homeschooling.

When Amy Pawlusiak reluctantly agreed to allow a vegetable garden in the backyard, she never imagined the wealth of benefits that is would bring her family.

Legend has it that St. Bonaventure was saved and given his name by another famous saint. John Clark introduces the Seraphic Doctor with 11 inspiring quotes.

Dad's influence is often key to success in homeschool. How can they be more involved? Jody Boyd shares 6 practical ideas to encourage this pivotal role.

Why be intentional about higher education? Caitlin Bootsma and Dr. George Harne talk about what intentionality means for students entering young adulthood.

Mary Donellan offers that summer can be the perfect time to deepen our Spiritual Life with God. Here are four simple tried-and-true methods of her own!

This summer, take time to observe God's creation and open your heart to new ways of appreciating His works. It can only lead to a greater love for Him.

Want children's literature to compete with the computer? Mary Kay Clark says look for adventure fiction, biographies of adventurers and even science books.

Cindy Costello, homeschooling veteran of twenty years found the fruit of success not in her own strength, but rather through sacramental grace.

Caitlin Bootsma talks with Dr. George Harne on the benefits of using the Socratic dialogue in college and how it lays the foundation for a fulfilling life.

John Clark ponders the recent life and death of Sr. Cecilia Maria of Argentina, her wonderful Catholic example for living—and a smile that will last forever

To be successful in figure skating, the Williams family found that the team at Seton Home Study and their flexible curriculum, made Seton the ideal choice.

It’s easy for moms to miss the joys of summer in the midst of busy lives. However, Jennifer Elia shares practical tips for making summer vacation a reality!

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