I'm thrilled to have Brooke Romney with us today. Brooke is a best-selling author and a book '52 Modern Manners for Teens: Part I & II,' and '52 Modern Manners for Kids'. Brooke brings a wealth of knowledge and practical advice to the table.In our conversation, Brooke shares invaluable nuggets of wisdom on fostering connection and supporting our kids to excel in relationships, school, work, and life. She doesn’t just focus on teaching skills and manners; Brooke offers fantastic ideas for building traditions and meaningful connections with our kids, especially during Thanksgiving and the holiday season. Her approach is not only educational but also incredibly fun and engaging.And there's more. For those struggling with gift ideas for tween and teen boys, stay tuned until the end of the episode. Brooke has some great suggestions that you won't want to miss.So, let's dive in and discover how we can better connect with our teens, teach them valuable life skills, and create lasting family traditions.Let’s dive in! Let’s dive in! What you will learn:What inspired a book on manners, especially with teens?What are the challenges that our kids and teens are facing today regarding manners?You are passionate about the power of connection when it comes to the parent-child relationship - what threatens that connection - how can parents get it back?Ideas for Thanksgiving and Christmas - can you share some ideas to build a connection with our teens?Hot gift ideas this year?Where to find Brooke:Books: 52 Modern Manners For Today's Teens Volume 152 Modern Manners For Today's Teens Volume 252 Modern Manners for KidsWebsiteInstagramFacebookSupport the showCheck out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HERESign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years. Get on the waitlist to get all the details and to be the first to know when it opens! https://momsoftweensandteens.lpages.co/waiting-list-for-membe...