Blog - Homeschool Your Boys

20 Things I’ve Learned from 20 Years of Marriage

by Michelle Caskey | Oct 13, 2018 | Marriage, Moms | 12 Comments

My husband and I are celebrating our 20th Wedding Anniversary on October 17th. I have been blessed with amazing in-laws who have gladly taken our boys for us throughout the years on our anniversary weekend. This has given us a chance to reconnect each year which is...

14 Exciting Election Learning Activities

by Michelle Caskey | Oct 12, 2018 | Homeschooling, Lessons | 8 Comments

Looking for some election learning activities? If you live in America, you're hopefully keenly aware of the upcoming elections. No matter what TV station you're watching, what website you Google, or what radio station you're listening to, news about the candidates is...

The Importance of Date Nights for Parents Who Homeschool

by Michelle Caskey | Oct 9, 2018 | Marriage, Moms | 2 Comments

Do you and your spouse go on regular date nights? Do you make an attempt to connect with each other on a regular basis? In my opinion, dates nights are extremely important for all parents. However, I have to say that I think they are even more important for parents...

“Please Listen to Me!” : 5 Important Tips for Listening to your Child

by Michelle Caskey | Oct 5, 2018 | Advice, Parenting | 6 Comments

Have you ever had your kids try to get your attention while you're on the computer? Sometimes my boys talk to me while I'm in the middle of something and I think I'm listening but after their voice stops and they're waiting for an answer, I realize I have NO IDEA...

6 Ways to Get Boys to Consume the Classics

by Michelle Caskey | Oct 3, 2018 | Homeschooling, How To, Lessons | 12 Comments

When I was in 9th grade, my English teacher, Mrs. Rensch, attempted to have our class read Romeo and Juliet out loud. She assigned parts to some of the stronger readers in the class and we gave it a go. It didn't take very long for her to realize that we weren't...

Affordable Accredited Online College Classes

by Michelle Caskey | Oct 2, 2018 | Homeschooling, Reviews, Teens | 0 Comments

As a mom who is homeschooling a high school senior, I'm finding that people are quite concerned about what my son plans to do after he graduates. The current year has just begun and yet we are already fielding many questions about next year. "What does your son plan...

11 Benefits of Team Sports (from a non-athletic mom!)

by Michelle Caskey | Sep 27, 2018 | Boys, Health, Parenting | 6 Comments

I've been a bookworm my whole life so I've never been very athletic. I played softball for a few years when I was in middle school and I pitifully attempted to run track one year. But that has been the extent of my foray into sports. My main experience with sports was...

8 Things I Learned from Taking a Tech Fast

by Michelle Caskey | Sep 25, 2018 | Advice, Moms | 0 Comments

Our family went on vacation to Boyne Falls, Michigan last week and it was a fantastic time away. In fact, I ended up being even more away from real-life than I had planned. We always bring along our laptop when we go on trips so that we can stay connected. However,...

13 EASY Ways for Homeschoolers to Fit Exercise into your Day

by Michelle Caskey | Sep 22, 2018 | Health, Parenting | 10 Comments

Boys need to move almost as much as they need to breathe. Moving helps their brains to work better. They need to wiggle, fidget, and squirm. Instead of fighting this natural tendency, we should work with it by giving our boys opportunities throughout the day to...

5 Benefits of Keeping Family Traditions Alive in Your Homeschool

by Michelle Caskey | Sep 15, 2018 | Homeschooling, Lessons, Real Life | 12 Comments

Family traditions are so important! My husband's family has a wonderful tradition that they have been passing on from generation to generation. My sons have been fortunate enough to be able to participate in this family tradition as well. Our house is located on a...