by Brooke Romney | May 26, 2026 | Parenting
Ways to Fight I’m Bored This Summer: 150+ Ideas That Work The best ways to fight im bored — the classic summer complaint — are specific, visible, and accessible before the boredom hits rather than after. This is the list I used for years when my kids were...
by Brooke Romney | May 17, 2026 | 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 | Sep 24, 2023 | Modern Manners, Parenting, Teens
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....
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, summer ideas large family, summer with teens and littles, Teens
Summer with Teens and Littles: How to Make It Work for Everyone Summer with teens and littles is one of the most genuinely difficult parenting juggling acts — and one of the most common. Everyone’s needs are different, valid, and competing. The teenager wants...
