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 | 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 | Parenting, Teens
The digital age brings a wealth of information and conveniences, but we cannot ignore the risks it poses for our families as well. As parents of boys, it’s extremely important that we are aware of what they’re doing when they’re on the internet.... 
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... 
by Michelle Caskey | Dads, Parenting, Teens
It used to be more natural to be a good dad to a teenage son. Hundreds of years ago, fathers were one of the number one influences on their teenage sons. Boys used to spend lots of time with their dads working the farm, learning the family trade, and just generally... 
by Michelle Caskey | Parenting, Teens
When my boys were little, I couldn’t figure out any way to keep them in bed after 5:30 or 6:00 in the morning. For the past few years, however, they have been sleeping in later and later in the morning. Last year, it was hard to get them out of bed before 7 or... 
