Teaching Our Children to Pray to the Archangels
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Teaching Our Children to Pray to the Archangels

At the end of September, we celebrate two very special feast days, the Feast of the Archangels and the Guardian Angels. We can teach our children about angels at a very young age and share the great help that they are. The Archangels are also wonderful allies that may guide us to discern God’s will…

Prioritizing Family Time when the Schedule Gets Busy
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Prioritizing Family Time when the Schedule Gets Busy

The beginning of a new academic year always brings its challenges, but we don’t need to sacrifice family time when schedules get busy! Here are several ways to help prioritize family time and strengthen relationships when the school year starts and schedules change. By being intentional about maintaining communication with children and sharing moments of…

5 Ways to Get Back into the School Routine
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5 Ways to Get Back into the School Routine

As the summer comes to a close, it’s never too early to start preparing for Back-to-School by creating routines to help your children through the changes. Children thrive on structure and routines, and by implementing little changes before school starts, your children will be ready for success! Here are 5 ways to help get back…

How to Make Family Meals a Priority in Your Busy Household
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How to Make Family Meals a Priority in Your Busy Household

A family meal is a grounding activity. The world is a busy place between school, social media, work, and community activities and commitments, and when your family sits down for just a few minutes to share food and unpack the day, it cements your relationships. If you are struggling to make family meals a priority…

Practical Ways to Incorporate Prayer into Your Family’s Daily Routine
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Practical Ways to Incorporate Prayer into Your Family’s Daily Routine

The busyness of Catholic family life can make prayer with the entire family a dream for that elusive time when “things calm down.” If this is your reality, today’s blog is for you: read on for practical tips to incorporate prayer into your family’s everyday routine. Even sports, clubs, and work can’t keep family prayer…

Pray The Way of the Cross with Your Kids this Lent
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Pray The Way of the Cross with Your Kids this Lent

Teaching children to pray is a critical part of parenting. Beyond the Our Father and Haily Mary, it’s fantastic to get kids involved in seasonal prayers like The Way of the Cross, which is traditionally prayed by Catholics on Fridays in Lent. However, between endless distractions and busy schedules, it can be hard to make…