Practical Ways to Teach Modern Manners at Home | Brooke Romney (EP301)
Minimalist Moms Podcast | Purposeful Life & Parenting Tips
Diane Boden
4.7 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 6 October 2023
⏱️ 30 minutes
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Summary
Can being well-mannered actually make life easier? According to author and speaker Brooke Romney, the answer is yes—and not just for kids, but for families as a whole.
In this insightful and practical episode, Brooke shares highlights from her newest book, 52 Modern Manners for Kids, which offers simple, actionable ways to teach kids how to show up with kindness, confidence, and respect in the modern world.
You’ll hear:
- Why manners matter more than ever in today’s culture
- Brooke’s favorite manners to teach (that actually stick!)
- How social skills lead to stronger connections and future success
- Tips for building trust and healthy communication with tweens and teens
- Encouragement for parents who feel overwhelmed or unsure where to start
Brooke’s approach is grounded in grace, practicality, and a deep desire to help families flourish—starting with the small things that make a big impact.
Links Discuss in this Episode:
- Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity
- Substack: Minimalist Moms Podcast (Still under construction - ha!)
- Diane's Resource: Red's Gone Green - Clove Cinnamon Vanilla
- Book: The Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Lisa Damour
- Connect with Brooke:
- 52 Modern Manners For Today's Teens Volume 1
- 52 Modern Manners For Today's Teens Volume 2
- 52 Modern Manners for Kids
- Website
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| 1:14.4 | And one of the manners in one of the teen books is celebrate others. |
| 1:19.8 | And you said, you know, you understand who you are. |
| 1:22.7 | And I think when a teen or even a younger child says, you know, I'm someone who celebrates others. What a cool |
| 1:29.5 | way to live your life. It's a value of yours. You're not the person who's always jealous, mad, |
| 1:35.1 | trying to be part of something that's not for you. You celebrate others. And what a more well-connected, |
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| 1:46.7 | Can being well-mannered actually make your life easier? |
| 1:49.7 | Author Brooke Romney says yes. |
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