by Brooke Romney | Mar 15, 2020 | Parenting, Teens
Ideas for Teens at Home: What Actually Works The best ideas for teens at home are the ones that require them to actually engage with something real — something physical, creative, or genuinely challenging — rather than passively consuming. Whether it is a...
by Brooke Romney | Mar 11, 2020 | Lifestyle, Relationships
You Are Never Too Old to Feel Alone You are never too old to feel alone — and knowing that has changed how Brooke moves through the world. A while back she was invited to a fabulous party with delicious food and lovely company. She looked forward to an...
by Brooke Romney | Feb 20, 2020 | Lifestyle, Movies
With 4 boys, most of our favorite family movies revolve around sports. We love them all…the tear jerkers, the intense competition, the underdog triumphs, the social justice messages, the cheesy kid winners, the teamwork hype. We’ll take them all. Here our...
by Brooke Romney | Feb 10, 2020 | Holidays, Printable
We usually split Valentine’s Day celebrations down the middle. Sometimes we go out for a romantic night away, and other times we stay in and celebrate family love. I don’t think every holiday needs to be about the kids, but if you do choose to stay in,...
by Brooke Romney | Jan 26, 2020 | Parenting, Teens, what to say resistant teenager
Sincere Compliments for Teens That Work (Even When Things Are Hard) Sincere compliments for teens that actually land are not the generic kind. “You’re so smart” or “I’m so proud of you” does not work when the relationship is...