by Michelle Caskey | Advice, Character, Parenting
During the regular school year, it can be hard to justify taking a day off of our homeschool studies to visit with grandparents. Fortunately, summer is a great time to let the kids hang out with their grandparents as much as possible. Grandparents are filled with a...
by Michelle Caskey | Boys, Parenting
When my oldest son was a tween, he argued with us about everything. Even the most benign requests were usually met with questions about why he should comply. It was very exhausting and frustrating! I remember thinking that he had better grow up to be a lawyer so that...
by Michelle Caskey | Boys, Chores, Homeschooling, Parenting, Teens
Apparently, both of my boys will be working actual jobs this summer. We were hoping our oldest son would find work for the summer now that he’s 16 years old. But my 15-year-old was also able to find work, which was a surprise to us. Where has the time gone?!?...
by Michelle Caskey | Boys, Parenting
Contrary to popular opinion in our modern society, boys and girls are wired differently. God has created men for different purposes than women. This isn’t to say that men are better than women or vice versa. Just different. And we would be wise to recognize...
by Michelle Caskey | Parenting, Teens
Should we all be preparing our homeschooled kids for college? Or is there a college alternative which would be a better option for some of our teens? College has fast become the normal path for most students after they finish their high school studies. However, now...
by Michelle Caskey | Advice, Parenting
The other day, I was feeling behind. I was attempting to prepare my boys’ homeschool lessons for the coming week, to unload the dishwasher so that I could empty the sink, and to make several different types of sandwiches for the various members of my family...
