by Brooke Romney | Oct 13, 2018 | Education, Parenting, Teens
Image via The Washington Post US Students Need a Cell Phone Detox This essay was originally published in The Washington Post. A cell phone detox for students is not a radical idea — it is an overdue one. French students are about to get a much-needed detox from...
by Brooke Romney | Oct 9, 2018 | Education, Parenting, Teens
How to Change the Cell Phone Policy at School Changing the cell phone policy at school is something parents can absolutely help make happen — and it is easier than most people think. I recently received a screenshot from a principal’s bulletin at...
by Brooke Romney | Aug 29, 2018 | Education, Parenting, Teens
When Kids Didn’t Have a Great First Day of School When kids didn’t have a great first day of school — when they were new, had a rough teacher, got in trouble, were put in the lowest reading group, couldn’t remember a math fact, sat alone at...
by Brooke Romney | May 8, 2018 | Parenting
My Child Is Not Perfect and Neither Is Yours My child is not perfect — and saying it plainly is a relief. Brooke’s plan was to have perfect children. Unrealistic, yes, but that never stopped her from reaching for the ideal. She was certain that if she...
by Brooke Romney | May 5, 2018 | Parenting, Relationships
The Blessings of Being Raised by a Low-Maintenance Mother My mom has a little curve on the tip of her nose that she affectionately calls “The Cullimore Hook.” She also has wrinkles on her face, a flat chest, a great smile and incredible legs. She is...
by Brooke Romney | Mar 13, 2018 | Parenting, Teens
Adobe Image via Deseret News 10 Things to Do Before Getting Your Child a Smartphone Getting your child a smartphone was the beginning of a journey the Romneys have spent years figuring out. They started, made mistakes, changed rules midway, and eventually...
