Dr. Ray Guarendi - “Laughter: The Sanity of the Family”

Anyone who works with children today is having his confidence, peace of mind, and authority undercut by widespread myths pushed by “experts” and the media.  Victimized by these false notions, many parents are plagued by groundless worry, guilt and frustration, and are made to believe they are not good parents or teachers.  Dr. Ray identifies several of the most pervasive of these myths, and help moms and dads realize they’re better parents and teachers than they originally thought.

Dr. Ray Guarendi - “Discipline That Lasts a Lifetime”

Wise insights and sound advice from Dr. Ray, a Catholic home schooling father of 10, will help parents to understand that discipline is an important way to love their children, and that teaching them self-control is a gift that will last a lifetime.  His entertaining but no-nonsense approach to discipline is sure to instill in parents the needed confidence to take charge of their children’s behavior, with a smile!

Dr. Catherine Moran - “Help, My Child is Not Learning! Identifying and Developing Learning Skills”

This presentation will identify and explain vital learning skills needed for your child to be successful student.  Areas discussed will be memorization, task completion, essay/report writing, math skills, time management—to name a few.

Mrs. Carole Breslin - “Why Educate Your Children at Home: You CAN Do It!” — Beginners talk (will be renamed slightly)

Learn of the many resources available for the new home educator, especially the graces of the sacrament of Matrimony, which will carry you through the hard times, as well as practical advice.

Fr. Robert Levis - “Papal Encouragement for Homeschoolers”

Pope Benedict XVI inspires us believers to remain vigilant and realize that we all belong to a minority group which often opposes what seems obvious, plausible, and natural in the spirit of the world.  Learn how we can overcome worldly obstacles and remain true to our Catholic Faith.

Fr. Frank Papa - “Protecting the Innocence of Your Children”

How can parents protect their precious ones from today’s dark society?  Learn how to keep your little lambs from the attacks of wolves, how you can be in, but not of the world, and how you can start your children on the road to holiness.

Mrs. Carole Breslin - “Maintaining the Integrity of Learning in the Home”

How do we avoid becoming complacent and lax in the education of our children in the home environment?  To whom much has been given, much will be expected.  Coping with the Strong-willed Child.  How does one form the intellect and train the will of the most stubborn of the bunch?  What consolation can a parent have from a strong willed child?  What are the manipulations they will use and how do we counter them?

Fr. Robert Levis - “Real Faith Today, How Precious It Is!”

Traditional Catholicism is patronized, derided, condemned and even ignored by Liberal Catholics on the grounds that it is out-dated, narrow-minded, or inhuman.  How can we remain true to our Faith when it is being undermined by such an agony of relativity—a revolution where all the absolutes are denied and forbidden?

Elizabeth Yank - “Homeschooling: Creating a Vision, a Goal, and Plan for Success!”

Are you looking to do more than survive on a day to day basis?  What is your vision, goal, or plan for success?  This discusses both the practical as well as spiritual aspects of homeschooling.