by Brooke Romney | Apr 10, 2023 | Lifestyle, Parenting, Teens
Modern Manner’s for Today’s Teens: Pitch In This is important in your own home and in the homes of others. If you are eating with another family, you can ask to help set the table or cut a vegetable. Ask the host how you can pitch in. Always clear your...
by Brooke Romney | Mar 6, 2023 | Parenting, Practical Tips, Teens
Modern Manners for Today’s Teens: Introduce Yourself There are few things harder than being new or in a place where you don’t know anyone. The ability to introduce yourself to strangers with confidence is something that will affect your life in a positive...
by Brooke Romney | Feb 28, 2023 | Teens, Travel
Five Days in Kauai, Hawaii With Teens Last summer, we had such an incredible time adventuring in Kauai! We used every minute to explore and experience the beautiful island with our kids. When we went home we were exhausted, exhilarated, and happy! A Few Details About...
by Brooke Romney | Aug 8, 2022 | Teens
Dressing teen boys is HARD. If they don’t have a specific style, it can be a bit complicated to find one for them since moms rarely know what is “cool.” I have found that unless they are super into fashion, a few good basic items with something fun...
by Brooke Romney | Mar 25, 2022 | Education, Letters, Parenting, Printable, Teens
Grades and school effort can get a little tricky as kids move into the teen years. It can be even harder when different kids have different strengths and school comes more easily to some than others. But these questions aren’t about grades but about effort and...
by Brooke Romney | Feb 25, 2022 | Letters, Parenting, Printable, Teens
What Your Perfectionist Kid Needs to Hear: A Message Worth Saying Out Loud What your perfectionist kid needs to hear is something that might not be getting said loudly or clearly enough in your home: that perfection has never been the goal. That love, honesty,...
