My kids are getting older which means that they’re becoming more and more about the world around them. This is a good thing. It is normal and appropriate. I have no desire to keep my children sheltered from everything in society. But I do want them to be rooted in what the Church teaches. Understanding … Read more
If you’ve clicked around this site at all, you’ve probably already figured out that I love books. And, more than that, I love quality books- books that are full of depth, meaning, and beauty- both for my kids and for myself. So with that in mind, here are a few new (or new-ish) Catholic books … Read more
The Source and Summit of our Faith. The focus of the entire year. Jesus, fully present, Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity, in the Eucharist. Bread and wine become body and blood, and it is the greatest miracle the world has ever experienced. And yet, sometimes it’s tricky to explain to our kids. Sometimes we … Read more
Here are 3 ways I’m using the Stations of the Cross Pray and Play Set from Brother Francis this Lent.
When I started writing my book, The Jesse Tree for Families, I knew that one of the non-negotiables for me was having a set of beautiful ornaments that go with it. So many ornaments out there are (in my opinion) underwhelming, not beautiful or enticing to a child. And for me that’s part of what … Read more
No, not Christmas, back-to-school. I’m prepping the curriculum and setting up the shelves, so I thought I’d take a quick moment to share some of what we’re using this year for homeschooling. We will have 11 kiddos here each day- my 5 plus 6 cousins, spanning 3 families, and covering ages 12 down to a … Read more
My first step each year as summer approaches is to do a quick look back at the school year to see if any of the kids need work on skills over the summer. We do take a homeschooling pause, but sometimes my kids are at a sensitive period for a skill, and I like to … Read more
St. Catherine of Siena’s feast day falls on April 29th (I also like to include her in our fall celebrations alongside the other Women Doctors of the Church in the fall!). This powerhouse of a woman is great patron saint for young people and provides a wonderful example of how to speak truth with love. … Read more
No, you didn’t make a major calendar mistake. It’s not Holy Week quite yet. But I am planning out my Catholic Holy Week books. But as we make our way through Lent, I’m beginning to prepare for Holy Week. Since my kids are still little (and because it’s crazy around here), I like to keep … Read more
For the last few months, I’ve been working on something I’m pretty excited about. I’ve been branching out into more speaking engagements, which I absolutely love (and if you’ve got an event or retreat or are looking for a speaker, please do send me an email!) But, since I can’t come to all of your … Read more