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A Family Guide to Holy Week
The liturgies of the Church throughout Holy Week are the pre-eminent way to remember the passion of Christ and grow closer to Christ. They are the heart and soul of the week’s spiritual experience. Here are some ways to enhance them by preparing for them
The liturgies of the Church throughout Holy Week are the pre-eminent way to remember the passion of Christ and grow closer to Christ. They are the heart and soul of the week’s spiritual experience. Here are some ways to enhance them by preparing for them
Faith-Based Fun in the Summer Sun
Now that school’s long out and the days are long and warm (maybe a mite too warm), children find themselves with a surplus of hours for the whiling away (maybe a few too many
Now that school’s long out and the days are long and warm (maybe a mite too warm), children find themselves with a surplus of hours for the whiling away (maybe a few too many
Parents Key to Developing Children’s Video-Game Habits
If there was any doubt about the popularity computer and video games have in society, one need only look at sales numbers.
If there was any doubt about the popularity computer and video games have in society, one need only look at sales numbers.
The Forgotten Voice in the Adoption Debate
Dawn Stefanowicz and children like her are the most important voices in the debate over same-sex adoption.
Dawn Stefanowicz and children like her are the most important voices in the debate over same-sex adoption.
Sticking to What We Know Is Right
Parenting this particularly child involves a little give and take, and much negotiation.
Parenting this particularly child involves a little give and take, and much negotiation.
Getting to Know a Good Man
As a periodic journal keeper and modern day blogger, I sometimes pause to think about what people might say about me one day when I am long gone from this earth should they happen to wander upon some of my writings.
As a periodic journal keeper and modern day blogger, I sometimes pause to think about what people might say about me one day when I am long gone from this earth should they happen to wander upon some of my writings.
A Catholic Mom’s New (School) Year’s Resolutions
Specific resolutions to help make this school year the best ever.
Specific resolutions to help make this school year the best ever.
Advent Resources for Your Family
Now is the time to be making preparations to celebrate Advent in our homes.
Now is the time to be making preparations to celebrate Advent in our homes.
Family Life Is the Fodder for Great Stories
The Perfect World Inside My Minivan -- One Mom's Journey Through the Streets of Suburbia by Marybeth Hicks.
The Perfect World Inside My Minivan -- One Mom's Journey Through the Streets of Suburbia by Marybeth Hicks.
How Do We Talk with Our Teens about the Virginia Tech Tragedy
A reflection on the Virginia Tech Tragedy.
A reflection on the Virginia Tech Tragedy.
Play Like Your Kids
On Friday evening, I took a baby step from "Fencing Mom" (aka: one who watches her son fence) to "Fencer".
On Friday evening, I took a baby step from "Fencing Mom" (aka: one who watches her son fence) to "Fencer".
Teaching Our Children to Speak with Adults
Have a practice "meet and greet" session after dinner weekly. Reinforce eye contact, addressing the person by Mr., Ms. or Mrs., and with a firm handshake.
Have a practice "meet and greet" session after dinner weekly. Reinforce eye contact, addressing the person by Mr., Ms. or Mrs., and with a firm handshake.
Visit Scotland with Your Family This Weekend
Head online and do a quick search for events in your area - your kids will thank you and may even learn a thing or two while having fun!
Head online and do a quick search for events in your area - your kids will thank you and may even learn a thing or two while having fun!
Creating a Productive Homework Space for Your Family
Recommendations for setting up and equipping your homework space.
Recommendations for setting up and equipping your homework space.
Spending Time in the Company of a Mentor
Do you have a mentor in your life? Try your hardest to make time to let a mentor know you. Appreciate all this person has have given you in this life. Spend time in his company and try to quantify for yourself what that relationship truly means to you.
Do you have a mentor in your life? Try your hardest to make time to let a mentor know you. Appreciate all this person has have given you in this life. Spend time in his company and try to quantify for yourself what that relationship truly means to you.
Spend Time with Your Family, Not Money
What our children want and need is our time, not another stuffed animal mouse.We as parents crave a relationship with our children that will be nurtured into their adult years.
What our children want and need is our time, not another stuffed animal mouse.We as parents crave a relationship with our children that will be nurtured into their adult years.
Creating a Family Emergency Preparedness Plan
What each of us can and should do today to ensure the safety and well being of our families.
What each of us can and should do today to ensure the safety and well being of our families.
Chaperoning Your Kid’s Field Trip
Yesterday, even though I didn't get a stitch of work done during my normal "office hours", I spent my day in what I consider to be a very productive fashion - I was a chaperon on my 13 year old son's school field trip.
Yesterday, even though I didn't get a stitch of work done during my normal "office hours", I spent my day in what I consider to be a very productive fashion - I was a chaperon on my 13 year old son's school field trip.
Altar Server Chic: Encouraging My Sons to Serve
Help your kids to take their Altar Serving duties seriously.
Help your kids to take their Altar Serving duties seriously.
Celebrating Advent as a Catholic Family
Pass on the tradition: practical ideas to celebrate Advent with your children.
Pass on the tradition: practical ideas to celebrate Advent with your children.
Five Fun Holiday Activities for Families
Create Christmas family traditions. Take time during this busy holiday season to relax and enjoy being with your family and friends.
Create Christmas family traditions. Take time during this busy holiday season to relax and enjoy being with your family and friends.
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