Lenny DeLorenzo offers some advice to parents who are preparing their children for first Communion: “We ought to think deeply about Eucharistic formation from the very beginning, which means the period of preparation for first Communion.” Studying Scriptural episodes that reference God
The story of A.C. Cox, a young male who identifies as a woman, has become a focal point in the ongoing debate over parental rights and the rights of transgender youth. In 2021, the Coxes’ then-16-year-old son was removed from the care
The story of God calling out to Samuel when he’s sleeping can make us think of parenting a young child in the middle of the night.
Samuel keeps getting out of bed to come to Eli, who's fast asleep, to ask why he's
In his latest Letter to Parents, Leonard DeLorenzo addresses how parents’ witness to the Eucharist impacts their children. DeLorenzo’s father attended daily Mass. He writes: “The most important thing he did for us, though, was that he went to Mass every morning.
As Advent rapidly draws to a close, Catholic families are scrambling to prepare for Christmas while trying to maintain a spirit of solemn anticipation. Simcha Fisher shares her strategy for making Advent a season of anticipation rather than a month-long frenzy. Observing
ICatholic dad Leonard DeLorenzo encourages parents to help their children discern the Word of God, the only one influence that never deceives and always is worthy of all our trust. Mary, the first and perfect disciple, is willing and able to listen
Writer and Catholic dad Leonard DeLorenzo coaches parents in helping their children become capable of their vocations: Parents’ vocation is to help your children become capable of their vocations. Each vocation is the specific shape of one’s own discipleship, and discipleship itself
In the bustling chaos of raising children, the multitude of opinions that emerge under one roof can sometimes feel overwhelming. From musical preferences to toy disputes, bedtime routines to snack time negotiations, it’s a constant whirlwind of individual desires. Yet, amid this
In a world brimming with knowledge and opportunities, boredom should be alien. G.K. Chesterton, the celebrated English writer, once wisely remarked, "There is no such thing on earth as an uninteresting subject. The only thing that can exist is an uninterested person."
Writer and Catholic dad Leonard DeLorenzo addresses the emphasis on achievement in education to push students through the fast lane to the proverbial brass ring. Lenny writes: “The problem is with allowing the cash-in value of achievements to become the primary motivator,