by Brooke Romney | Jul 6, 2021 | Parenting, Teens
How to Find the Best Therapists for Teens (And Get Them to Actually Go) Finding the best therapists for teens is one of the most meaningful things a parent can do — and one of the most difficult to navigate. The wrong fit is worse than no therapist at all. The right...
by Brooke Romney | Feb 1, 2021 | Printable, Teens
This past week I was in charge of our high school’s mental health week. Whenever I volunteer for something, I like to be sure that our money and time are not being wasted, and it is something the kids will find meaningful or at the very least enjoy. It ended up...
by Brooke Romney | Jul 24, 2020 | Parenting, Practical Tips, Teens
Does anyone else feel like life has been one big screen fest since March and Corona? I have been giving myself grace about it, throwing around all the placating comments in my mind saying, “this is a strange time” and “it has been hard for...
by Brooke Romney | Apr 13, 2020 | Education, Holidays, Parenting, Practical Tips, Printable, Teens
75 Would You Rather Questions for Teens: Funny, Deep and Impossible Would You Rather questions for teens are one of the fastest ways to get teenagers actually talking — to each other, to their families, and to people they have just met. The right Would You...
by Brooke Romney | Mar 15, 2020 | Parenting, Teens
Ideas for Teens at Home: What Actually Works The best ideas for teens at home are the ones that require them to actually engage with something real — something physical, creative, or genuinely challenging — rather than passively consuming. Whether it is a...
by Brooke Romney | Jan 26, 2020 | Parenting, Teens, what to say resistant teenager
Sincere Compliments for Teens That Work (Even When Things Are Hard) Sincere compliments for teens that actually land are not the generic kind. “You’re so smart” or “I’m so proud of you” does not work when the relationship is...
