So after being up almost 24 hours yesterday, I struggled out of bed this morning…then…Workout. Clean the kitchen. Holler at the children to quit bickering at each other and do their schoolwork. Workout. Holler at children. Eat breakfast….although at 11 am it is questionable whether or not one could call it breakfast. Do scripture study […]

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It’s almost that time of year. Oh let’s face it, it will be here tomorrow at the rate the days have been zipping by. I wanted to share a couple of ideas I have for decorating for Advent. As a Catholic parent I will confess, that I find it difficult….impossible?….to hold the line against the […]

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Attention primary catechists….that would be you parents. And I would also like the attention of DRE’s, CCE catechists, aunts, uncles, and anyone else who has a role in the faith formation of children. Have you been looking for something to help you make Mass more acessible for your children? Want something to help you teach […]

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We started back homeschooling full time this week. It’s been pretty much like every first week back after any extended break. Painful. My children and I will never fit the mold of the homeschooling families on the cover of Homeschooling Today. My children are smart. They are funny. They are fun to be around. (Most […]

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I have finished the bulk of my homeschool planning for the coming year. [Deep contented sigh.] For those of you who are interested in what I use, here are the general details.
We have used Sonlight Curriculum from the very beginning of our homeschooling. I like that I can re-use each year's curriculum with my […]

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I am up to my eyeballs in planning for the upcoming school year. I use Edu-Track to make lesson plans, keep track of materials we've used, field trips we've been on, books we've read etc. I can print out lesson plans, report cards, transcripts, and all kinds of reports. This program is truly been […]

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Here's a little Father's Day reading to go with your Father's Day viewing. I have long been of the not-very-humble-opinion that until Catholic Families begin taking the vocation of marriage and family seriously, that the Catholic Church will continue to struggle with a shortage of those willing to accept the call to the vocation of […]

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Happy Father's Day! I just wanted to say thank you to all of the fathers out there who tell their daughters that they are beautiful and smart and funny and terrific!! With all of the media images and peer pressure that makes young girls feel bad about themselves, a dad who loves them and pays […]

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An idea that I thought I would pass along. Someone suggested giving a blank journal to your child to allow them to ask questions ot speak their mind on something and then give it to you to answer and return. it.
My daughter is getting one for her birthday. Maybe it's an idea you could find […]

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I am home again and mostly recovered from a couple of weeks of very hard work; therefore, I'm back at the computer. Unfortunately, I am back at the computer working on making up next year's lesson plans for our homeschool and that means that I am unlikely to encounter the sort of inspiration that will […]

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I heard you. You said, “Nothing.”
One of the very hard parts about homeschooling is that not only do you not have as much time to devote to housecleaning but those people are underfoot making a mess for much more of each day. Yes. They have chores. Yes we try, but periodically you just have to […]

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