by Brooke Romney | Apr 19, 2019 | Parenting
The world loves a good redemption story, so when Tiger Woods, after years of poor choices, medical issues and embarrassing moments came back to win the Masters, people everywhere celebrated. I was among them, using it as an allegory to teach my teens how there is...
by Brooke Romney | Apr 19, 2019 | Parenting, Teens
Teen Talk Tuesday: Redemption This weekend, the almost impossible happened: Tiger Woods won the Masters. This Teen Talk Tuesday redemption conversation uses his story as an allegory for our kids for multiple reasons. Here are the facts worth sharing with your teens....
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 | Aug 14, 2017 | Parenting, Relationships, Teens
Teaching Kids to Be Stone Catchers As I read about and pondered the events that happened in Charlottesville, Virginia, I was struck with the responsibility we have as parents for teaching kids to be stone catchers rather than stone throwers — to love, to break...
by Brooke Romney | Dec 10, 2014 | Holidays
Christmas is my very favorite holiday, so we have quite a few traditions we enjoy. I thought I would round them up here for you! Christmas Advent Chain: This list includes all of our favorite “little” traditions including a Christmas Carol dance...
