by Olivia Spears
The Three Types of Prayer (and How to Cultivate Them in the Lives of Our Children)
Gently invite your children to a richer prayer life by introducing them to the three types of prayer. Here is what you need to get them started.
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by Olivia Spears
How to Reset your Homeschool
We're halfway through the school semester... how's it going? Smooth sailing, or feeling slump-y? If the latter, here are a few things to consider before making a curriculum change.
by Nelly Sosa
8 Inspiring Catholic Podcasts and YouTube Channels for Kids
Looking for media catholic content for kids? Here's a list of 8 wonderful podcasts and YouTube channels that inspire, delight and supplement beautifully the faith formation we provide at home.
by Olivia Spears
How to Plan + Present a Catholic Hymn Study
“He who sings prays twice,” Saint Augustine once said. Singing—and understanding that which we sing—is vital for a deeper understanding of our own Faith. Sadly, many of today’s young Catholics are not acquainted with hymnals and rarely pull them out during the Mass. For us as parents, we have to opportunity to set an example of participation when it comes to singing.
by Olivia Spears
How to Prayerfully Plan Your School Year
Truly, there is something exciting about preparing for and planning a new school year. It's a new start, and, hopefully, the break has given us new perspective and renewed interest and vigor.
by Olivia Spears
When the Baby *is* the Catechesis
In these moments I am tempted toward frustration or discouragement, the needs I believe bumping up against the needs I perceive. Babies (and toddlers) are a blessing that bring with them enormous joy... and interruption. If you have older children in the home, these interruptions can seem to be an obstacle to your efforts to teach and instruct the older child(ren).