toddlers

She Shall Be Saved Through Motherhood: Taking Up the Work God Has Given You

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The Work That Belongs to a Mother Many young mothers find themselves unsure of what to do when their children become disruptive in public. They feel torn between wanting to remain where they are and knowing that others may be distracted. These moments are not easy, and they can leave a mother feeling uncertain or even discouraged. I remember being in that place myself, and I had to learn these lessons slowly over time, and not always perfectly. One truth, however, became very clear to me. The care, training, and government of my children belonged to me. This was not … Continue

Starting Late: Restoring Order in the Home When Habits Have Already Gone Wrong

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Many young mothers begin family life with good desires, but without firm principles. They love their husbands. They love their children. They want a peaceful Catholic home. They want reverence at Mass. They want ordered sleep, happy children, and time for prayer. Yet many find themselves, after a year or two, living in disorder. The baby does not sleep well. The mother is exhausted. The father comes home from work and is quickly handed a child. Church becomes stressful. The child whines, squirms, cries, and resists restraint. The mother feels embarrassed and helpless. The father feels pressured. The couple may … Continue

Teaching Toddlers to Pray

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A Quick Review of What We Have Learned Over the past few months, we have been reflecting on four guiding principles for raising toddlers in a homeschooling home. The first principle was to keep them safe. Mothers were reminded that safety is a foundation of love. Toddlers explore without caution, and protecting them from harm is both a spiritual and physical duty. The second principle was to teach school readiness skills. Here we spoke about building habits of order, attention, and curiosity. We encouraged mothers to prepare toddlers for future studies not through formal lessons, but by shaping their daily … Continue

Practical Advice for Managing Toddlers During the Homeschool Day

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This Week’s Focus: Teaching School Readiness Introduction: Why School Readiness Matters for Catholic Mothers Every mother who homeschools with the Classical Liberal Arts Academy knows that the toddler years are both joyful and challenging. These little ones are full of curiosity, energy, and wonder, yet they can also be unpredictable and noisy, often pulling your attention from older children’s studies. Many mothers ask: How can I begin forming my toddler for learning without rushing them into academics? The answer lies in teaching school readiness—habits and skills that prepare the child’s heart, mind, and body for future studies. School readiness is … Continue