by Brooke Romney | Jun 5, 2023 | Parenting
100+ Ways to Fight I’m Bored this Summer This is the list I used for years when my kids were younger! I call it the, “I’m Bored” list. If they are ever feeling bored or like the only option is TV or an XBOX, they can take a look at this...
by Brooke Romney | Jun 5, 2023 | Parenting, Relationships, Teens
Summer with Teens: Setting Expectations Summer with littles was full of sidewalk chalk and bubble magic. But as kids got older, summer seemed to change its shape. All of sudden what used to be so fun, was “lame,” and battles I never thought about fighting seemed to...
by Brooke Romney | Jun 5, 2023 | Modern Manners, Parenting, Practical Tips, Teens
Modern Manners for Today’s Teens: Keep Your Phone Silent We can’t talk manners for teens without talking about cell phone etiquette! Whether we need our phone to connect with a friend, use maps, play music, catch a game, or watch a show, cell phones seem to go...
by Brooke Romney | Jun 5, 2023 | Modern Manners
Modern Manners for Today’s Teens: Don’t Leave Just One Person Out You can’t always invite everyone to everything, but there is almost always room for one more. If you have a group of 10 friends, having 5 over is fine, but never invite 9 and leave out one person....
by Brooke Romney | Jun 5, 2023 | Practical Tips, Teens, Travel
40 Games to Play on Long Car Rides with Teens and Tweens Road trips with teens and tweens can sometimes feel like a rodeo. Preparing a few games to play on long car rides can make all the difference. Road Trippin’ Road trippin’ is one of our favorite games to play on...