Is my child ready to receive the sacraments? Parenting Mar 1, 2026 Here are a few ideas to help you determine and develop sacramental readiness. Read More
The lasting gifts of Catholic education Parenting Jan 1, 2026 Catholic Schools Week is the perfect time to highlight some of the fruits of Catholic education in our journey to raise saints. Read More
Balancing the Holy and the Ho Ho Ho Parenting Dec 1, 2025 These ideas can help you find a balance that puts Christ’s joy and peace at the center of your celebrations this December. Read More Pause Play Listen to this article
New school? New neighborhood? Parenting Nov 1, 2025 Guiding children through change Read More Pause Play Listen to this article
Sharing tough news with children Parenting Oct 1, 2025 This month, we offer ideas for navigating tough news and events with our kids. Read More Pause Play Listen to this article
Establish family holy habits Parenting Sep 1, 2025 If establishing family holy habits has ever felt a little like trying to fly a kite in the basement, this article is for you. Read More Audio file Pause Play Listen to this article
The twisting, turning journey of parenting Parenting Jul 1, 2025 God has a beautiful plan for each of his children and as you guide your kids toward that plan, here are some thoughts to help you navigate. Read More Audio file Pause Play Listen to this article
Unkind peers? Parenting Jun 1, 2025 We can’t change anyone, but we can make sure we treat others with kindness. Read More Audio file Pause Play Listen to this article
When it’s time to let children go … Parenting May 1, 2025 “Train the young in the way they should go; even when old, they will not swerve from it.” (Prv 22:6) Read More Audio file Pause Play Listen to this article
Navigating tough technology decisions Parenting Apr 1, 2025 We offer the following ideas to help parents navigate digital decisions. Read More Audio file Pause Play Listen to this article
Do I need to buy the latest “thing” for my child? Parenting Mar 1, 2025 We thought it might be helpful to offer some ideas for kids who seem to want all the things others have. Read More Audio file Pause Play Listen to this article
Cultivating relationships with grandparents Parenting Jan 1, 2025 Grandparents have so much to offer, but as with all relationships, communication and commitment are essential. Read More Audio file Pause Play Listen to this article
Affirming our kids with God's loving truth Parenting Dec 1, 2024 Focus on the ways we encourage and build our children up with God’s loving truth. Here are a few ideas to help with this important work. Read More Audio file Pause Play Listen to this article
Creating a prayerful parenting partnership - Part 2 Parenting Nov 1, 2024 My husband and I learned quickly that parenting has deep roots in our personalities and our life experiences. Read More
Creating a prayerful parenting partnership - Part 1 Parenting Oct 1, 2024 Our vocation as parents is constantly evolving, so here are some ideas about growing as a prayerful, powerful parenting partnership. Read More
How the Holy Spirit can guide our children Parenting Sep 1, 2024 The Holy Spirit fills us with the wisdom we need to guide our children toward the truth. Here are some ways the Advocate can help. Read More
School-aged years Parenting Jul 1, 2024 Our children spend so many years in school, it’s important to give those years some thought. How to raise saints, part 3. Read More
Toddler and preschool years Parenting Jun 1, 2024 The natural curiosity of kids this age makes it the perfect time to focus on our beautiful faith. Read More
Newborn owner’s manual Parenting May 1, 2024 When things seem overwhelming, remind yourself that your job is to keep them holy and safe, and to love them as hard as you can. Read More
Over-protecting or keeping kids safe? Parenting Apr 1, 2024 Raising holy, healthy, safe kids is the goal of all parents. Read More
Over-protecting or just keeping kids safe? Parenting Mar 1, 2024 Invite God into this important vocation Read More
Helping hesitant kids go to confession Parenting Jan 1, 2024 This article offers some tips for helping kids receive the sacrament of reconciliation, which is essential to our sainthood. Read More
Lovingly establishing boundaries with neighborhood kids Parenting Dec 1, 2023 Scripture very clearly tells us to “love our neighbor. Read More
Tips on how to "listen with love" Parenting Nov 1, 2023 “Listen with the ears of your heart.” - St. Benedict of Nursia Read More
Praying with our heavenly heroes Parenting Oct 1, 2023 “Follow the saints because those who follow them, will become saints.” - Pope St. Clement I Read More