by Madison Cipoletti
How to Begin Homeschooling
Are you considering Homeschooling your kids? Here are some valuable insights from a home-educating mom for over 25 years.
Sort by Topic
Use our filters to find topics that most interest you.
Filters
Clear all
by Madison Cipoletti
How to Begin Homeschooling
Are you considering Homeschooling your kids? Here are some valuable insights from a home-educating mom for over 25 years.
by Olivia Spears
Education is an Atmosphere, a Discipline, and a Life
Charlotte Mason famously described education as “an atmosphere, a discipline, and a life.” But what does that look like in the everyday life of a family? From the beauty we surround our children with to the habits we cultivate and the questions we explore together, education reaches far beyond school time. Discover simple ways to make your home a place where children grow in virtue, wonder, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.
by Nelly Sosa
Tips for Homeschooling Gifted Children
Do you have an advanced learner, and you are wondering if homeschooling would be the way to go? Here are some tips that can help you.
by Nelly Sosa
Saint Quotes on Motherhood
Saints are a great source of inspiration and consolation for mothers. Here are some of their best quotes to encourage us to embrace our vocation and live it well.
by Nelly Sosa
10 Catholic Picture Books for the Easter Season
Easter doesn't have to end the day after Easter Sunday. Let's keep Jesus' victory and his unfailing love in our kids' hearts all through the season sharing with them these beautiful Catholic picture books.
by Madison Cipoletti
5 Simple, Easy Ways to Pray the Stations of the Cross with Kids
Is it possible to pray the Stations of the Cross with your children during Lent? Yes! Here are 5 simple, creative ideas to make it happen.
by Madison Cipoletti
25+ Easter Basket Gift Ideas for Catholic Kids
Here's a collection of our favorite art, book, toy, and game ideas to fill your kids’ Easter baskets with beautiful and fun items that keep the focus on Jesus & the new life of Spring!
by Madison Cipoletti
Homemade Pretzels | A Catholic Lenten Tradition
If you are Catholic mom looking for special and interactive ways to bring our faith and the liturgical year to life, here is a wonderful, easy and delicious Lenten tradition that your family will enjoy for years to come.
by Olivia Spears
Saint Patrick, Witchcraft, and Evangelization
Saint Patrick did not arrive to a peaceful Ireland. Instead, it was littered with witchcraft and pagan rituals that directly opposed Saint Patrick's evangelistic efforts. Learn about the unique ways he dealt with this spiritual battle.
by Madison Cipoletti
An Invitation to Recommit to the Sabbath for Lent
If you are trying to find the motivation to recommit to the Sabbath, Lent is the perfect opportunity to start being intentional about your so-much-needed family rest, prayer and recreation time.
by Olivia Spears
The Four Types of Love + How to Explain Them to Children
The Valentine's Day atmosphere provides us with a good opportunity to talk with our children about love, affection and caring for others all-year-round -beyond the hearts and the chocolates. C.S. Lewis wisdom can help us on this.
by Olivia Spears
A Lenten Mother's Morning Basket
A Mother's Morning Basket has become an integral part of each day since the early years of my motherhood. While it may seem a luxury to some, I am convinced that—no matter how long it lasts or the variety of its contents—it aids in my mission of service to my family. Here's a list of what I will put in my morning basket during the Lenten season.
by Olivia Spears
Why We Fast: A simple way to explain it to Kids (with the help of Aesop’s “The Swollen Fox”)
Have your kids ever asked you why we fast during the Lenten season? Here's a great way to answer their question.
by Olivia Spears
Bonding through Books and Beauty
One of the most delightful seasons of parenting is when our children gather around us with a teetering stack of picture books, ready to read together. Picture books stretch far beyond entertainment. As educator Charlotte Mason taught, "living books" illustrated and written toward the True, the Good, and the Beautiful leave a lasting impression. They help shape our children's imagination, support the development of their linguistic ability, and introduce them to heroism through acts of virtue. When parents and children spend time reading beautiful books together, connection just happens. Reading time is a wonderful place to get to know each other at a deeper level. Here we learn together, we get a closer look to our little one's hearts, and we enter the perfect atmosphere for questions about life, family and faith. One of my favorite memories is when we read "Little Women" and my kids (benevolently) poked fun at me because I cried my heart out through it all. (Of course, it's now a family inside joke!) Reading inspiring stories together as a family also contributes to point our hearts and minds to God. It helps our children to discover the truth of his love and goodness in every new story they enjoy. With this lens, we set out to assemble a mega-list of magnificent Catholic picture books. We are blessed to live in a time with rich and worthy Catholic titles, and this list offers both classics and new favorites. We’ve categorized the list to help you navigate it according to your needs. Each book is linked to Amazon, but we recommend checking your library or local Catholic bookstore first. We hope this list brings your family together around the Faith, builds beautiful memories, and helps shape an ideal of sanctity in the minds of your precious children. Which Catholic picture books have been your children's favorites through the years? Share with us in the comments below. Ready to dive deeper? Here are 4 ways to fill your nets... 1. Memorize Bible verses with your children easily with our FREE guide: Stocking the Storehouses 2. Make your dreams of family prayer a reality with The Daily Feast framework, making it possible in just a few minutes a day. This free guide shows you how. 3. Want to steward your own prayer life? Check out this Scripture prayer journal we made just for you. 4. Looking to level-up in your family faith formation? Join over 10,000 families that use our resources. We make open-and-go, family-style resources to make your role as primary catechist easy AND delightful. Click here to browse!
by Olivia Spears
AI and Sacred Art
As I learn more about AI and continue to look forward to the Church's treatment of its moral use, there is one aspect that I *will* get soap-box-y about and it is this: AI cannot create sacred art. Here's why.
by Olivia Spears
The Role of Grandparents in Faith Formation
You know we are passionate about parents as primary catechists of their children, but what role do grandparents play in the faith formation of their grandchildren? This question wades into more delicate waters, but since we have many grandparents in our community, let's dive in together.