Catholic Family Life
Are Schools Better than Homeschools for Socializing Children?
This afternoon a parent wrote a very common question, which I took some time to answer. I believe my response will be helpful to others. How would you recommend parents give children opportunities to relate to other children while being homeschooled; or alternatively, in your view, is this not a … Read more
Breast Feeding Schedule
A breast feeding schedule is an important part of family life. The new baby is not received into an empty home, free from distractions, but into an existing family that is often already busy. The mother is recovering from childbirth, yet needs to bring comfort and nourishment to a child–and … Read more
Monteverdi and Goals in Catholic Homeschooling
The selection above is a musical setting by Claudio Monteverdi for evening prayers (vespers) on the eve of Marian feast days. Monteverdi lived from 1567 to 1643, and composed this work 1610 and dedicated it to Pope Paul V. Monteverdi is important for us as we consider the restoration of … Read more