How Cultures Around the World Celebrate Advent
Every year, people from around the world gather to celebrate the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. While Catholics are known to be traditional, people of Catholic faith around the world have their own ways of celebrating Advent. This season is one of the most important to the Catholic faith, and seeing how it’s celebrated […]
Experiencing the Beauty of Catholic Art
Praise takes many forms. For some, it means silent contemplation, while for others, it means proselytizing to everyone who has a moment to listen. One form of worship that has carried on through the ages is visual art. From stained glass windows to ornately decorated Bibles, Catholic art has been around since Catholicism itself, and […]
Developing Spiritual and Character Values at School
Catholic school has something that’s missing in many public and private schools: an emphasis on faith and character development. Children outside of faith-based schools learn academic lessons in school, and they learn social skills through interactions with other students, but they aren’t inherently taught how to become the best version of themselves. Catholic schools have […]
How Children Can Appreciate the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit provides numerous gifts to people of faith. Children who grow up in Christian families learn all about these gifts and how important they are for fully living in faith. However, they don’t inherently know that the Holy Spirit is within them. By teaching your children about the Holy Spirit, you can help […]
The Benefits of Reading Aloud
Some children get nervous about reading out loud, especially if they don’t consider themselves strong readers. However, reading aloud and being read to have many benefits for children. Reading is often a solitary activity, but when children are still learning, it’s best to let them share the experience with others every once in a while. […]
Helping Your Child Embrace Catholic School Traditions
Faith-based traditions inform Catholic education. Even as these schools grow and adapt to modern times, there’s something to be said about how Catholic schools stick to their roots. As a parent of a Catholic school student, you may wonder how to balance the academic and Catholic aspects of your child’s learning experience. Here are a […]
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 […]