Offering practical solutions for today's Catholic parent
As the homeschooling mother of many, trying to keep babies and toddlers occupied while I teach lessons is a part of my daily routine. Over in the Big Book of Homeschool Ideas, I shared how we set up our homeschooling area to accommodate crawling babies and active toddlers. Some days are smoother than others, but […]
As a homeschooling mom of many, there are certain subjects that we tackle as a group. When we’re studying science in our homeschool, we have loads of resources available. Netflix makes exploring science concepts a snap for us. My kids LOVE science, and we’ve had loads of fun watching science documentaries and shows on our iPad […]
When you make the decision to homeschool, it can be akin to opening Pandora’s box. How do I choose a homeschool curriculum? How would I be able to homeschool while pregnant? How in the world would I juggle toddlers and infants while teaching the older children? What makes me qualified to be a homeschool teacher? […]
Being Catholic is so much more than simply taking my kids to Mass on Sundays. We have a rich heritage to explore, with a list of Catholic saints to emulate, along with liturgical seasons and feast days to celebrate. To make it easy, I’m creating monthly Catholic family calendars — filled with the upcoming feast […]
When I’m exercising, I need a plan. I love having actionable tasks like ‘arm exercises’ or ‘run three miles today’ to cross off of my list. I’ve even been known to compete with friends of mine to keep myself motivated. Fitness goals need to be high enough to challenge you, but not unattainable. Plus, how […]