by Brooke Romney | May 16, 2016 | Parenting, Uncategorized
Dear President Obama, Your new requirements for gender neutral bathrooms are anything but progressive. They are taking women back 80 years to a time when it was more important for girls to be kind than to be safe; when men were always given the benefit of the doubt...
by Brooke Romney | Feb 4, 2016 | Parenting, Uncategorized
Privilege is quite the buzzword lately. It can work people on both sides of the equation into a frenzy. However, this comic by Toby Morris, made it all so simple and relatable. I encourage you to read it in full with an open mind and heart. I read it with my...
by Brooke Romney | Feb 1, 2016 | Holidays, Parenting
My son’s elementary school did a wonderful service project last February. It was simple, low-cost and made a difference in our community. These would be easy to do as a church group, school class or even as a family. The school passed out a brown paper lunch...
by Brooke Romney | Jan 21, 2016 | Parenting
Surely your family never fights. I am guessing all car rides are peaceful and there is only inclusion and kind words all of the time, right? Well, our family has had a brief lapse in perfection (okay, maybe not so brief), but with the new year upon us, we really...
by Brooke Romney | Jan 2, 2016 | Parenting, Uncategorized
Having a family theme creates a wonderful bond. I was raised by two amazing people who were dedicated to teaching us, showing us love, and keeping us close. I feel incredibly blessed every day. They are now doing the same for their grandchildren and adult...
by Brooke Romney | Dec 7, 2015 | Books, Gift Ideas, Parenting
Books make great gifts, but great books make the best gifts. Unselfish by Paul D. Parkinson is a great one. It is a collection of short stories about people all over the world who choose to be Unselfish and what happens because of their seemingly simple choice. We...