by Michelle Caskey | Advice, Parenting
As parents, we love our children and we want to have great relationships with them. But sometimes, our actions and attitudes can unintentionally push them away. We can easily jeopardize the strong bond we have with our kids if we aren’t careful. But fortunately,... 
by Michelle Caskey | Boys, Parenting
“Can’t you guys be nice to each other?!?” Words like these ring out in our house on a fairly regular basis. I have two wonderful sons and they are usually obedient – but there are times when my words seem to go in one ear and out the other.... 
by Michelle Caskey | Advice, Parenting
It still doesn’t happen very often. But every time I hear my boys say, “You were right, Mom!” it warms my heart. And I think that allowing my boys to experience natural consequences for their behavior has definitely helped my boys to become mature... 
by Michelle Caskey | Advice, Parenting
Have you heard those dreaded words of “I’m bored” escape your kids’ mouths yet this summer? As a kid, I remember how much I looked forward to summer. When that last day of school let out for the year, there was such a feeling of freedom! It... 
by Michelle Caskey | Boys, Parenting, Teens
Do you have a teenage son who appears to be lazy? Who doesn’t want to help out around the house or do his schoolwork? Even though parenting teenagers can be a wonderful season of life, it isn’t always easy. Teenagers are a joy to be around – except... 
by Michelle Caskey | Boys, Parenting, Teens
If you have a tween or teenage son, you probably feel a bit beaten up from time to time. Raising children is a stretching task no matter what their ages but parenting teenage boys is a whole different ballgame. Parents and teens alike can struggle during this season... 
