Category: Practical Tips
How I Plan My Homeschool Year
As a homeschooling mother of four, planning our homeschool year is a blend of prayer, research, and organization. Here’s a glimpse into my process: Step…
Jesus Loves Your Messy House
Homeschooling Saints Podcast #241 Homes with children can get out of order easily, but a house full of homeschoolers takes that to a whole new…
Hope for Bad Homeschool Days
“I am not cut out for this!” “I don’t think I can do this anymore!” “I don’t think I have what it takes to do…
Staying the Course
Dear Homeschool Mama, Do you find yourself, at times, wanting to throw in the towel and quit homeschooling? Are you waving the white flag in…
Teaching Children to Use Their Imagination When Praying the Rosary
I write Catholic fiction. Before I type my first word, I spend a lot of time visualizing a scene. I look up people, time periods,…
Mathematics Outside the Box
Homeschooling Saints Podcast 221 Not everyone loves math, so it’s a true joy to spend time with those who do. Peaking into the mystery and…
Unveiling Genius: Enhancing a Child’s Intelligence
Homeschooling Saints Episode 220 God has designed and purposed each of our children according to a beautiful plan, and it’s our job as parents to…
How to Get Started Homeschooling
Homeschooling Saints Podcast #208 Today’s guest is Jenny Bales, a leader and consultant in the Catholic homeschooling movement, here to share some practical tips on…
Bronson Alcott’s Maxims for Education
I had the pleasure of visiting Orchard House, the home of Louisa May Alcott, in Concord, Massachusetts, this summer. While I was there, I saw…
How to Homeschool with Littles
Ah, the eternal question: how to keep toddlers and preschoolers occupied during the big kids’ school time? The pious answer? Pray. The humorous answer? Drink. The unhelpful…
