I Can't Talk to My Mom Because She's Distracted by Her Phone Parenting Jun 1, 2017 I know you usually answer questions from parents – but I’m a 14-yea... Read More
She says: His mother is too involved in our parenting Marriage Matters Jun 1, 2017 New parents should set boundaries with in-laws to assure a happy home. Read More
It’s summertime - Do I volunteer or get a job? Good Life May 1, 2017 Sometimes, parents and teens disagree about how to spend the lazy summer months. Read More
My Son is Home From College and Won't Go to Mass Parenting May 1, 2017 My son came home for the summer after his first year at college, an... Read More
Should We Try Shaming for Our Disobedient Son? Parenting Apr 1, 2017 Our son is constantly disobeying us. The last straw was this week w... Read More
My Daughter, a Practicing Catholic, is Dating a Muslim Man Parenting Mar 1, 2017 My adult daughter, who's always been a practicing Catholic, is d... Read More
How our parish school led a student to conversion From the Editor Jan 1, 2017 In July of this past year, I became pastor of St. Mary Parish in Ch... Read More
Beth's Mission: Making Saints Cover Story Jan 1, 2017 It’s not quite enough to say Beth Reamsnyder is faithful. More accurately, she is full of faith. Read More
My 4-Year-Old is Biting Kids at Preschool Parenting Jan 1, 2017 My 4-year-old has been getting in trouble at preschool for biting s... Read More
Our College Graduate Needs to Leave the Nest Parenting Dec 1, 2016 An Irish lullaby that I loved singing to my children includes lyric... Read More
I Want My Younger Son to Step Out of His Brother’s Shadow Parenting Oct 1, 2016 Our children had diverse interests in high school, but the entire family supported each pursuit. Read More
How Can I Invite My Kids Back to Mass? Parenting Sep 1, 2016 One challenging aspect of parenting is realizing that children grow... Read More
How Much Screen Time is Too Much? Parenting Jul 1, 2016 When I was young, one of my teachers spoke of attending the 1931 Wh... Read More
Does Our Daughter Really Need Tutoring for a ‘B’ in Math? Parenting Jun 1, 2016 In his Prairie Home Companion radio broadcast, Garrison Keillor wou... Read More
Is 9 Years Old Too Young for Summer Camp? Parenting May 1, 2016 My daughter really wants to go to summer camp, but she's only 9.... Read More
If We're Paying for the Wedding, Shouldn't We Get to Plan It? Parenting Apr 1, 2016 Our daughter is getting married next year, and we offered to pay... Read More
'Overwhelmed by the value' of her Catholic education Feature Apr 1, 2016 Trudy's convictions never waver Stepping into Trudy Ritter’s An... Read More
Can We Have Easter Fun Without the Easter Bunny? Parenting Mar 1, 2016 I love the tradition of the Easter Bunny, but don’t want to take away from the real meaning of Easter. Read More
The Recipe for Catholic Education Culture Jan 1, 2016 I saw a plate of dark chocolate and mint brownies sitting on the countertop in the kitchen. Read More
Bill and Theresa make Catholic Education a priority Cover Story Jan 1, 2016 For Bill and Theresa Martin, sending their children to Catholic school complements what they teach at home. Read More
Our New Parish Isn't Diverse at All Parenting Jan 1, 2016 We just moved to a new community, which has been a big change for all of us. Read More
Does My Kindergartner Really Need an iphone? Parenting Dec 1, 2015 My son is in kindergarten and several of his friends are getting iP... Read More
Stolen French Bread and Fine Silverware Culture Sep 1, 2014 Les Miserables reminds us that no possession is worth more than the opportunity to save a soul. Read More
Should Our Daughter Compete in Beauty Pageants? Parenting Jun 1, 2012 Q.My wife wants our 6-year-old daughter to compete in beauty pag... Read More
I Am a Widower How Do I Tell My Children I Am in a New Relationship? Parenting May 1, 2012 Q. I am a widower with two young children. I met someone I want ... Read More