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The Best Gifts
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Must-Read Books
The best books for all ages, including captivating audiobooks and podcasts.
Top Movies for Families
Over 100 movies that will bring everyone together for movie night.
GIFTS
The Best Sister Missionary Packing List
The Best Sister Missionary Packing List After working hard on the LDS Missionary Packing list for Elders, I realized I wanted to create a similar resource for Sisters heading out too. It has been so much fun pulling together the best sister missionary packing list for...
The Best LDS Missionary Packing List
The Best LDS Missionary Packing List Oh Boy! Getting kids ready for an LDS mission is a BIG DEAL and expensive. I had no idea everything they would need! I'm glad we already had some things from the LDS missionary packing list on hand but we still had to purchase...
The Best Stocking Stuffers for Boys: Toddlers to Teens
The Best Stocking Stuffers for Boys: Toddlers to Teens When it comes to stocking stuffers, moms of girls have it pretty easy...nail polish, lipstick, jewelry... but finding something small and useful for a boy is always a particular challenge. I hate just buying candy...
My Favorite Things Gift Ideas
My Favorite Things Gift Ideas Every time I get invited to a favorite things party, I panic. So, this year, I decided to keep track of items at every price point that I truly love AND were fun, pretty, or creative enough that other women might love them too. I think I...
The Best Gifts for Teen Girls
The Best Gifts for Teen Girls Well, you guys begged for a teen girl guide, and since I don't have any experience with girls, I reached out to our fabulous community for gifts for teen girls and you guys totally came through. There is something for every type of teen...
The Best Gifts for Teen Boys
The Best Gifts for Teen Boys The older boys get, the harder they seem to buy for, but have no fear, you are guaranteed to find something amazing for your growing boys on this list. From electronics to the outdoors to cool clothing you can count on, I am here to...
movies
The Best Family Movies of All Time
The Best Family Movies of All Time We love a good family movie night, and for the last few years, I've been keeping track of all the titles that have kept our family engaged together and share them with you! These are seriously, the best family movies of all...
The Best Family Sports 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 favorites...
Books
Books That Will Get Your Kids Into Reading
Books That Will Get Your Kids Into Reading Easy Chapter Book Readers Many of these were also suggested by Everyday Reading. Narwhal Unicorn of the Sea! This early graphic novel series is funny and fun and perfect for those who are transitioning into chapter books!...
The Best Books for Everyone in Your Home
The Best Books for Everyone in Your Home I love finishing up our Christmas gifts with a great book, so I thought I would make it easy for you to do the same. With so many incredible books out there it was definitely a challenge, but I narrowed it down to our favorites...
The Best, Most Addictive Books for Teens
With a lot more home time lately, teens might have a chance to do a little reading for fun and pleasure, so I thought we would put together a list of "can't put down" books for teens. These are the types of books that will keep them reading into the night, the kind...
teens
The Best, Most Addictive Books for Teens
With a lot more home time lately, teens might have a chance to do a little reading for fun and pleasure, so I thought we would put together a list of "can't put down" books for teens. These are the types of books that will keep them reading into the night, the kind...
Teen Tip: Take Responsibility for Your Actions
Teen Tip: Take Responsibility for Your Actions In a situation that hasn’t gone well, take responsibility for your actions. Don’t give excuses. Don’t blame the referee or the coach. Don’t place the burden on a friend. Don’t decide it was the teacher’s fault....
How Many Hours Does It Take To Make a Friend?
How Many Hours Does It Take To Make a Friend? We live in a world of instant gratification where we can have almost anything we want instantaneously, but this study from the University of Kansas proves that friendship isn’t like that. So, how many hours does it take to...
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75 WOULD YOU RATHER QUESTIONS
Looking for an easy way to connect with your teen? These “Would You Rather” questions will help you break the ice quickly and get you laughing and chatting in no time!
parenting
Modern Manners for Today’s Teens: Be on Time
Modern Manners for Today’s Teens: Be on Time Be on time. Planning your life so you can be punctual is a critical skill. It shows good time management, responsibility and consideration for others. Keep a schedule and set reminders to help yourself get places on time....
What Do Teens Do for Fun in the Summer?
What Do Teens Do for Fun in the Summer? Let's talk about things to do in the summer with teens that are actually fun! After all, we only get a few years with them, so we might as well make the most of it! Fun Things to Do in the Summer with Teens Make a Bucket List...
Making Summer Work with Teens and Littles
Making Summer Work with Teens and Littles One of the hardest parts of summer for many of us is balancing the needs of varying ages. How can you have a fantastic summer with teens and littles? My biggest piece of advice is to start with honesty. It is a tricky stage so...
practical tips
Making Summer Work with Teens and Littles
Making Summer Work with Teens and Littles One of the hardest parts of summer for many of us is balancing the needs of varying ages. How can you have a fantastic summer with teens and littles? My biggest piece of advice is to start with honesty. It is a tricky stage so...
Modern Manners for Today’s Teens: Keep Your Phone Silent
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...
40 Games to Play on Long Car Rides with Teens and Tweens
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...
Hello! I'm Brooke Romney!
I help moms of teens and tweens create meaningful, healthy, and enjoyable relationships with their children through practical application, education, and community. This creates families that feel confident and connected.
relationships
Summer with Teens: Setting Expectations
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...
Modern Manners for Today’s Teens: Don’t Share Hurtful Things
Modern Manners for Today’s Teens: Don’t Share Hurtful Things You may think you are being the “good guy” by letting someone know they are being talked about, but when you share hurtful things you are usually just causing more unnecessary drama. Everyone is human....
A Love Letter from Yesterday’s Moms to the Mothers of Today
Dear Mothers of Today, Let us start by saying we are in awe of you. Being a mother now seems so much more difficult than it was when we were mothers. We didn’t have the technology to monitor or social media to worry about, neighborhoods and parks were safe places to...
printables
Summer Ideas for Teens
Summer Ideas for Teens Summer with teens can be incredibly great and also incredibly hard. As they get older, there isn't as much neighborhood or sibling play and they may not be quite old enough for a job, but 12 hours of Netflix is usually not any parent's ideal...
Yearly Spotlight Quiz
I love doing this yearly quiz with my boys on Mother's Day! It gives us awesome one on one time and lets me keep a little history about each child. It is so much fun to look back on their answers and see how things have changed and how they stay the same. I...
12 Questions Your Teen Can ask to Self Evaluate School Effort
Grades and school effort can get a little tricky as kids move into the teen years. It can be even harder when different kids have different strengths and school comes more easily to some than others. But these questions aren't about grades but about effort and taking...
Brooke's Writing
I like me anyway
I Like Me Anyway: Embracing Imperfection, Connection, and Christ is a must read for any woman who has ever felt uncertain of her own worth, path or importance. This engaging, relatable book will fill you with confidence and purpose in your own unique story and give you the motivation and tools to become the woman you were always meant to be.
52 modern manners for teens
I created the book I always wanted for my own teens! They needed something clear, concise and tangible that could teach them how to have more confidence and how to create successful relationships. This book has blessed over 60,000 homes and is a must for every family’s library! Be sure to check out both volume 1 and volume 2.
holidays
The Best Easter Basket Ideas for Teen Girls
The Best Easter Basket Ideas for Teen Girls I rarely do girl's lists over here, but so many have been asking for unique Easter basket ideas for teen girls that I thought I would give it a try. So, we are testing the water with a few fun ideas! Now, I never go all out...
The Best Easter Basket Ideas for Teen Boys
The Best Easter Basket Ideas For Teen Boys I go back and forth on Easter baskets. Sometimes we do something fun in there, and other times it is mostly just candy! If I do purchase anything, I like it to be useful, and it is kind of fun to surprise them with a few...
How to Make Christmas Luminaries
How to Make Christmas Luminaries A Neighborhood Tradition When we moved into our neighborhood 7 years ago, we knew it was a great spot, and then Christmas Eve came and we were totally sold. A few days earlier, we had gotten a garbage sack of sand, bags and candles on...
lifestyle
Making Summer Work with Teens and Littles
Making Summer Work with Teens and Littles One of the hardest parts of summer for many of us is balancing the needs of varying ages. How can you have a fantastic summer with teens and littles? My biggest piece of advice is to start with honesty. It is a tricky stage so...
Laundry Hacks: How I Get My Whites to Stay White
I would never claim to be a stellar housekeeper. I do all right, but I find very little joy in cleaning, organizing, or doing laundry. So, when I find a tip that changes the game and makes my life easier I jump on it and share it. How I Get My Whites to Stay White and...
The Best Family Movies of All Time
The Best Family Movies of All Time We love a good family movie night, and for the last few years, I've been keeping track of all the titles that have kept our family engaged together and share them with you! These are seriously, the best family movies of all...
COACHING & SERVICES
PARENTING COACH
Brooke facillitates change and gets you unstuck by focusing on connection. She teaches you how to have both boundries and relationships with your kids in a really practical and doable way. She believes in grace on all sides and knows that every parent is capable of creating an imperfect relationship they are really proud of.
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Brooke loves to collaborate with individuals and brands she believes will enrich the lives of the people who trust her. She is highly selective when it comes to collaborations, but if values align, she is always open to the possibility of a great partnership.
Parenting tips + connection
Empowering a community of women and teens to have courage, connect often, and celebrate how far they've come.