Balance: Gratitude and Grace-Filled
As the mother of two lively boys, athletic boys, theater-loving boys, exploring boys, immersed-in-everything boys, I am forever seeking. Forever balancing. Forever …

Christine Capolino loves her life as a homeschooling Mom! She credits her husband with encouraging her to orchestrate their children’s education. Along the journey, they hope to continue fostering a sincere love of lifelong learning within their family. Chris grew up in Queens and resides on Long Island with her husband and their lively, lovable boys, who continuously color their lives. A teacher for a dozen years before becoming a Mom, Chris holds a B.S. in Education and an M.S. in Reading Disabilities from St. John’s University. Chris is honored to write for “Mater et Magistra” magazine, and www.catholicmediareview.blogspot.com. Her essays are included in various collections. Among them: Bezalel Books’ Stories for a Homeschool Heart; and Joseph Karl’s God Moments 2, to be published in Spring 2011. She is honored to be a part of the Catholic Mom family. Visit her blog at campfiresandcleats.blogspot.com.
As the mother of two lively boys, athletic boys, theater-loving boys, exploring boys, immersed-in-everything boys, I am forever seeking. Forever balancing. Forever …
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