by Brooke Romney | Jun 4, 2024 | Books, Teens
With a lot more home time lately, teens might have a chance to do a little reading for fun and pleasure, so I thought we would put together a list of “can’t put down” books for teens. These are the types of books that will keep them reading into the...
by Brooke Romney | Sep 24, 2023 | Modern Manners, Teens, Uncategorized
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 | Sep 24, 2023 | Modern Manners, Teens, Uncategorized
How Many Hours Does It Take To Make a Friend? We live in a world of instant gratification where we can have almost anything we want instantaneously, but this study from the University of Kansas proves that friendship isn’t like that. So, how many hours does it take to...
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...