by Brooke Romney | Mar 25, 2022 | Education, Letters, Printable
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...
by Brooke Romney | Feb 25, 2022 | Letters, Parenting, Printable
There are so many pressures during the teenage years, and it is so easy for our kids to feel discouraged. Having parents who let them know that it is okay to not be perfect is essential to help them feel loved and free to be the person they were meant to be. I wanted...
by Brooke Romney | Feb 4, 2022 | Holidays, Letters, Printable
When it comes to Valentine’s traditions for our teens, I like to keep things simple but meaningful. A favorite treat and a favorite drink on their bed along with a love note reminding them of just how special I think they are. I created a little printable so you...
by Brooke Romney | Aug 31, 2021 | Education, Letters
To every kid starting college, You probably don’t feel ready. There are a million things you wish you would have learned, advice you regret not taking, money you could have saved, tasks you should have mastered. But can I let you in on the first secret of...
by Brooke Romney | Aug 6, 2021 | Education, Letters
Middle school. There are few words in my vocabulary that elicit such a visceral reaction. Reading them together takes me right back to sweater vests, Girbaud jeans, bad bangs and a burning desire to fit in. A few years ago, as I watched my oldest walk up the hill...
by Brooke Romney | Aug 23, 2020 | Letters, Parenting
Dear Kids, This isn’t the back to school we thought we would have. I am sad but also strangely grateful. This “new normal” is giving you incredible opportunities like only challenging times can, and I know you will rise. This is what I hope...