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The Best Gifts
Make shopping a breeze with these gift lists for men, women, teens, and children!
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
Pen Blades Under $3 Each: Great Stocking Stuffer!
Okay Friends! Every once in awhile you run into such an awesome, useful product you just have to share, and today is one of those days! My friend gave me a PenBlade a couple of months ago, and we absolutely love them. They are retractable, super sharp Exacto knives...
Getting to Know BASIC INVITE
If you can't tell from my blog, I am a bit challenged in the artistic and graphic design department. My biggest problem with this is that I LOVE and appreciate beautiful design, layout, and graphics and I want to create them, but every time I try, it never goes...
A Few of My Favorite Spring Finds
I feel like life is so crazy in this stage of life that long gone are the days of browsing stores or leisurely shopping. I usually don't shop until I absolutely need something, and then I often order it online or run to the mall or Target for a quick 45 minutes...
60 + Great Gifts for Boys (Electronic Free!)
It is hard in our digital world to find great gifts for boys that don't involve a computer or iSomething screen, but we have discovered some incredible finds over the past few years that I would love to share! Our newest finds are listed first, and items from...
Top Ten Gifts for Boys this Christmas
Ready or not, here it comes! I LOVE Christmas, truly my favorite time of year, but sometimes finding the right gift can be a little overwhelming, especially for boys. I know most boys like to just tick off a list of expensive electronic devices, but we try to steer...
Great Stocking Stuffers for Boys!
I often leave the stockings to last and am scrambling at the end to find something good to surprise them with. Thanks to all my awesome boy moms for these great ideas. Hope they make your last minute shopping a little easier! And....most of these would be fantastic...
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Books
Kindle Fire $50!
We are a reading family. I have loved books for as long as I can remember. When the Kindle first came out, I thought there was no way I would be interested in parting with my worn out pages and old book smell, but then I tried the Kindle and I was pretty amazed, not...
100 Great, Current Reads for Boys of All Ages!
My boys love to read, but it is difficult, as a woman to find books that especially interest boys. We have done lots of trial and error, so I wanted to share some of the books that my boys have loved. The list starts with a few of our most current favorites...
Good Reads: Me Before You
For all those about to head out on a fantastic spring break vacation, I have the perfect book for you: Me Before You. I sped through the engaging prose in 3 days, sneaking in daytime reading (which I never do), and staying up way too late. The story was compelling...
teens
Teen Talk Tuesday: Voting/Elections
One of my goals with Teen Talk Tuesday is to raise a generation that feels comfortable talking about real issues, who isn’t afraid to hear what the other side has to say, and is willing to speak their mind in a respectful way. I think this type of dialogue starts at...
Teen Talk Tuesday: Sketchy Images
There is nothing more important in our relationships with our teenagers than having open communication. When I had younger kids, I thought this would be so easy for me...I’m such a talker! In reality, it’s a lot harder than I thought it would be! Now that I am on my...
US Students Need a Cell Phone Detox
This article was originally published in The Washington Post Image via The Washington Post French students are about to get a much-needed detox from their cellphones now that the government has banned them during school for kids 15 and under. When will...
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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
Improving Your Relationship with your Teen: Challenge #1: 3 Sincere Compliments Each Day
Being the parent of a teen isn't easy, but being a teen isn't easy either. Between hormones, friends, fighting for independence, romance, self-esteem blows, social media, and academic pressure, there is little wonder that being sullen comes naturally to some. Holding...
How To Go From a Bad Day to a Good Day with Your Kids
It has been awhile since we have had a rough Sunday. Life outside our 4 walls has been tough, but inside feels safe, protected and pretty genuinely happy. It wasn't always this way, but we've worked hard for it, so when Sunday was full of unkind words, fights,...
How to Use External Tech Controls to Keep Screen Time in Check
After my post about summer time with teens and screens, so many of you had questions about how I use external controls to manage screen time in our home, so I wanted to give you the answers and information you were looking for! First of all, I think it is important to...
practical tips
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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.
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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 Tough Tie: A Machine Washable Tie that Looks as Good as it Sounds
Every now and then I run across a product and immediately think, "Why didn't I think of that!?" (sqeezable baby food, anyone?) Well, this happened again when I discovered The Tough Tie. As a mom of four boys, I don't do fragile or careful any more, but I do still love...
Pen Blades Under $3 Each: Great Stocking Stuffer!
Okay Friends! Every once in awhile you run into such an awesome, useful product you just have to share, and today is one of those days! My friend gave me a PenBlade a couple of months ago, and we absolutely love them. They are retractable, super sharp Exacto knives...
Getting to Know BASIC INVITE
If you can't tell from my blog, I am a bit challenged in the artistic and graphic design department. My biggest problem with this is that I LOVE and appreciate beautiful design, layout, and graphics and I want to create them, but every time I try, it never goes...
lifestyle
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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.
COLLABORATE WITH BROOKE
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.