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Kate Caughron finished her high school work - with time to spare before graduation! Her 7 strategies here helped her succeed, and actually enjoy it all!

Designing and purchasing a curriculum doesn’t have to be expensive. Amanda Evinger shares her secrets for successful homeschooling on a tight budget!

Amy Pawlusiak, mother of five, is preparing for the new school year by counting her blessings. And there’s more to be grateful for than one might realize.

Christina Patterson holds that literacy can be found in everyday activities and moments and that we can teach literacy learning through the “little things”.

Living in the present moment has helped keep peace and order in Elizabeth Turajski’s homeschool. Can you use her tips for cultivating mindfulness each day?

Each school year is a unique adventure. As she prepares for her ninth year of homeschooling, Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur offers seven tips for beginning well.

With six advantages for homeschooling students and parents, Charles Foyle writes an eloquent case of why fountain pens still rule in the 21st century.

Amanda Evinger, shares five proven tips on how to help the family prepare spiritually for the new school year and keep it all centered on Jesus Christ.

Designing a routine can be fun; carrying it out is the difficult part. Breana English shares six easy tips she's found for creating a routine that's doable.

Be it virtue or academic success, Chris Smith offers that It's simple to see why focusing internally on your life's goals will make them easier to achieve.

Consider one of these alternative ways to foster the family's enthusiasm about getting back to school. You might be surprised at the excitement you create!

Amanda Evinger took a closer look at her family's food budget and discovered that quite a bit of money can be saved with a few simple kitchen practices.

Looking for ideas on how to help children move away from screen time and get moving? Patricia Purcell has tips on showing kids how to really enjoy summer.

How does God make our work holy? Amy Pawlusiak, homeschooling mom of five, from teen to toddler, discusses how only God's love makes motherhood meaningful.

You may be surprised why Mary Donellan is a grateful homeschool graduate. Here she cites three amusing reasons which she credits entirely to homeschooling.

Fr. Stephen McGraw proposes that God wills us to accomplish home-schooling with a zealous and enthusiastic spirit and offers advice when our zeal falters.

In this interview, the Mayrose family discusses how Seton and its Special Services department enabled their son to overcome challenges and excel in his studies.

Out of the many options for a family vacation this summer, why choose camping? Patricia Purcell shares why camping is her family’s favorite summer activity.

People wandering about playing Pokémon GO has Amy Pawlusiak, mother of five, asking why it takes an app to tell us to “Go”. So, Where Are You Going?

How can homeschooling parents maintain a joyful heart and enthusiasm in the midst of the often hectic busyness of family life? Amanda Evinger explains how.