5 Tips for Helping Your Child with Homework
As the school year ramps up, your child brings home more and more homework. In past years, they’ve had a handle on it, but this year, they need a little help. As your child advances in grades, the work becomes more challenging. If you ask your child about their homework, and they complain, hesitate or […]
5 Benefits of Early Childhood Education
The benefits of preschool have been studied and argued to no end, but all studies reach at least one clear conclusion: children who attend preschool are better prepared for school than those who do not. Students from all walks of life benefit from attending preschool, with those from low-income families experiencing the most significant boost. […]
How to Encourage Your Child to Become a Lifelong Learner
Children who love learning often become lifelong learners due to their natural curiosity. However, many children need a push to appreciate the importance of learning. Being encouraged to embrace the learning experience will open your child up to new concepts, expanding their mind to prepare it for new information. They will also develop problem-solving skills […]
Encouraging Positive Self-Talk for Your Child
Negative self-talk is a known issue among adults. However, the events that lead to negative self-talk often start at an early age. Children struggle to understand that things that happen to them aren’t necessarily their fault. Any mistake or difficult situation can feel like the end of the world. Like adults, children are also surrounded […]
Teaching Principles of Love and Compassion in the Classroom
Catholic schools combine rigorous academics with spiritual teachings, allowing students to learn about love and compassion as part of a well-rounded education. They learn how to love themselves, each other and God. Catholic school campuses are filled with staff and faculty who are committed to helping students understand and spread God’s love. Here are some […]
5 Affordable Activities for Summer Family Fun
When you think of summer family vacations, luxury cruises and international trips may be the first things to come to mind. However, summer break doesn’t mean you have to break the bank. You can have just as much fun without going too far from home or dipping into your savings. Here are a few affordable […]
How to Add Catholic Devotions to Your Summer Vacation
When you’re planning a summer vacation, it’s easy to get distracted. You have so many items on your to-do list that you may forget to set aside time for the most important thing — your faith. Planning time to get together as a family in prayer can be one of the best ways to create […]
What to Do if Your Future Athlete Doesn’t Like Team Sports
For some families, sports are just a pastime, but for others, they’re a way of life. Parents often have goals for their children even before they are born. Maybe your plan is to raise an all-star athlete who brings the family fame and fortune. Reality can get in the way of these plans, especially if […]
How to Keep Your Child Learning and Prevent the Summer Slide
The path to becoming a lifelong learner begins in school, but some students need extra encouragement to get there. Many children hear the final bell on the last day of school and look forward to two months of not learning a thing. Unfortunately, an actual break from learning can cause summer learning loss, better […]
5 Tips for Helping Your Child Spring Clean and Organize
With your child excitedly anticipating summer being right around the corner, spring is the perfect time to teach your child new habits. Spring cleaning doesn’t have to be all about getting the house in order in preparation for summer. It can also be a time to help your child understand the importance of cleaning and […]
