by Brooke Romney | May 31, 2025 | Parenting
150+ 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 list...
by Brooke Romney | May 18, 2025 | Education, Gift Ideas, Parenting
The Best Gifts for Graduates It’s graduation time! Such a great time of year to celebrate over a decade of education and commitment with the best gifts for graduates. I know many students are all about money and gift cards, which is totally understandable, but...
by Brooke Romney | Jun 15, 2023 | Modern Manners, Parenting, Teens
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....
by Brooke Romney | Jun 5, 2023 | lists, Parenting, Teens, Uncategorized
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...
by Brooke Romney | Jun 5, 2023 | Lifestyle, Parenting, Practical Tips, Teens, Uncategorized
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...
by Brooke Romney | Jun 5, 2023 | Parenting, Teens, Uncategorized
The Best Summer Jobs for Teens and Other Ways to Earn Money Summer is such a great time to teach teens about work, and adding a summer job to a teen’s schedule is one of the best ways to keep them engaged in life and progressing. It cuts out the hours they might...