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by Olivia Spears

A Happy Death? What the Assumption of Mary Reveals

Death can be a difficult mystery for children (and adults). But the Catholic Faith gives us a beautiful source of hope and consolation: the Holy Family. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph knew the sorrow of death intimately, yet their lives also point us toward the hope of Heaven. From Saint Joseph, patron of a happy death, to Mary’s Assumption, and Christ’s victory over death, we can teach our children that death does not have the final word. When Heaven is our true home, death becomes not an ending, but a homecoming.

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.

by Olivia Spears

How I Prepare for a New School Year

Wondering how to prepare for a peaceful homeschool year? From deep cleaning and freezer breakfasts to refreshing your Morning Basket and revisiting your homeschool goals, these simple annual traditions help our family transition from summer to a new school year with greater peace, purpose, and joy.

by Olivia Spears

How to Teach Children Their Prayers

Teaching children Catholic prayers is about more than memorization. It's about introducing them to a lifelong conversation with God. Discover simple, joyful ways to help your children learn traditional Catholic prayers through repetition, music, sacred art, and daily family life, all while fostering a genuine love for prayer.

by Olivia Spears

How to Cultivate Virtue in Children

Raising children in virtue doesn't happen by accident. Discover six practical ways Catholic parents can intentionally cultivate virtue in their children, from modeling holiness and reading great stories to teaching the virtues explicitly and praying for God's grace every step of the way.

by Olivia Spears

Why Fairy Tales Matter in Catholic Home Education

Traditional fairy tales cultivate the moral imagination, teaching children to recognize courage, humility, sacrifice, and hope long before they can articulate those virtues. Discover why classic fairy tales deserve a treasured place in every Catholic homeschool and why their timeless lessons still matter today.

by Olivia Spears

5 Tips for New Homeschool Moms

Starting your homeschooling journey can feel exciting, overwhelming, and a little intimidating all at once. The good news? You don't need a perfect schedule, a dedicated schoolroom, or years of experience to succeed. These five simple tips will help new homeschool moms begin with confidence, peace, and joy.

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 Olivia Spears

How to Respond When People Question Your Decision to Homeschool

Do questions about socialization, academics, or homeschooling qualifications leave you feeling defensive? Learn how to respond to homeschool critics with confidence, charity, and a Catholic understanding of your role as your child's primary educator.

by Olivia Spears

Novels for Catholic High School Seniors

Looking for the best Catholic novels for high school seniors? These ten classic works of literature explore faith, virtue, vocation, friendship, sacrifice, and grace, making them excellent additions to a Catholic homeschool reading list or graduation gift.

by Olivia Spears

How to Homeschool with a New Baby

Homeschooling with a new baby can feel both beautiful and overwhelming. As routines shift and sleep becomes scarce, it’s important to approach this season with grace, flexibility, and clear priorities. In this post, discover four practical anchors to help your family navigate homeschooling during the newborn days with peace, rest, and delight.

by Olivia Spears

How (and Why) to Teach From and Toward the Liturgy

As Catholic homeschool moms, we often focus deeply on catechesis in the home—but true catechesis is inseparably connected to the liturgy and sacramental life of the Church. In this post, discover how teaching from and toward the liturgy can transform your family’s faith formation and root your homeschool more deeply in Christ and His grace.

by Olivia Spears

Corpus Christi Activities for Kids

Looking for meaningful Corpus Christi activities for kids? Discover simple, faith-filled ways to celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi as a family that are centered on the Eucharist, with hands-on ideas your children will remember.

by Olivia Spears

10 Must-Read Novels for Catholic Moms

Looking for meaningful novels that speak to the heart of your life and vocation? These must-read books for Catholic moms offer stories of faith, sacrifice, and the beauty of ordinary life.

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 Olivia Spears

A Homeschool Mom's Summer Bucket List

A simple, life-giving summer bucket list for homeschool moms focused on rest, renewal, prayer, and joys that nourish both you and your family.

by Olivia Spears

How to Keep Toddlers Busy During Homeschool | 10 Practical Ideas for Moms

Trying to homeschool with a toddler at home? These simple, realistic strategies will help you keep your toddler happily occupied, so you can actually get through your homeschool day.

by Into the Deep

Catholic Picture Books for April

Looking for Catholic Picture Books for the Month of April? Here is a list of beautiful resources we curated specially for you!

by Olivia Spears

Why We Decided to Homeschool

In this blog post, I briefly tell the story of how we decided to homeschool and what made the difference for me when I wasn't so sure about it...

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 Olivia Spears

The Theological Importance of Celebrating the Octaves

Curious about why Catholics celebrate the Christmas Octave and Easter Octave? Learn the important theological reason and ways to enter in as a family!

by Olivia Spears

Montessori-Style Holy Week for Children

Holy Week is the most sacred time of the liturgical year. Learn how you can dive deep into the Mysteries through a Montessori-style approach!

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by Olivia Spears

Memorizing Scripture with Your Kids (Why + Where to Start)

Just as we sit around the campfire and tell stories we have heard and memorized, we can do the same with Scripture! Just as one would recite a poem or story aloud, we should be able to recite God's Word. We memorize the multiplication tables, simple addition problems, and the metrics system. Wouldn't it make sense then, as Catholics, to include Scripture memorization with the other things we encourage our children to commit to memory?

by Olivia Spears

Catholic Picture Books for July

We are entering the middle of summer, and it is getting hot. Much of our time is spent in the pool or sprinkler. It's time to head inside and curl up with some good Catholic picture books for July... next to the AC of course!

by Olivia Spears

15 Catholic Chapter Books that will Captivate Your Budding Reader

Finding suitable chapter books for budding readers can be hard, especially if you're trying to find a good religious read! This post will help your child on their journey as a reader. With bigger words, more detailed plot lines, and full chapters, these are perfect when your child has outgrown easy readers and is ready for the next level.

by Olivia Spears

Level Two Book List

The complete book list for Into the Deep: Level Two. These books are completely optional and are not necessary to use the resource. If you want to extend the catechesis by reading living picture books and chapter books that touch on the story or theme from particular lessons, these are for you!

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).

by Olivia Spears

The Importance of Sacred Art in Catechesis

Since the beginning of time, art has been employed by all cultures as a means to express themselves. In the history of the Catholic Church, art has always been a contributing factor in catechetical formation. Sacred art expresses some Truth about the Faith in picture form. The Nativity scene, for example, can be described verbally, but when it is captured in a beautiful picture, frozen in one moment for all time, it has a profound impact on the human mind and heart.

by Olivia Spears

Catholic Picture Books for June

We are wrapping up the school year and our children are probably ready to spend their days outdoors. June has many wonderful feasts days to celebrate as well! So here are some beautiful Catholic Picture Books to read in June by the porch with our little ones.

by Olivia Spears

Catholic Picture Books for May

May is a month dedicated to Our Lady. It's also a month in which many children receive their First Communion. So warm up those library cards and get those baskets ready because Catholic picture books for May are beautiful!

by Olivia Spears

Into the Deep: Level One Book List

The complete book list for Into the Deep Level One. These books are completely optional and are not necessary to use the resource. If you want to extend the catechesis by reading living picture books and chapter books that touch on the story or theme from particular lessons, these are for you!

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