Concussion testing - baseline


15



“The only way out is to love yourself. That’s it. That’s all.” - Valerie Bertinelli


10, 13, 17, 21



I like to say a Hail Mary just to join the chorus, to add my voice to the millions who are praying in that moment. The world has plenty of people thinking or doing horrible things, we need to add to the good, add to the beauty as much as possible at every turn. Saying a quick prayer is sometimes all I can muster.


9-19



Listen to podcast “1912” about an incident of alarming racial injustice Forsyth County GA.


12



Re-Read "Girls and Sex: Navigating the New Landscape" by Peggy Orenstein.


13



Frustrated with school or work? It bothers you because you care or you hurt. That’s human.


14



Sign up for typing class. (Keyboarding)


13



Sometimes there’s nothing else to do with the pain except to use it to build a new life.


13. 17, 19, 21



Practice making yourself do something you don’t feel like doing. Practice and it gets easier


10, 12, 15, 18, 21



My mom used to say that one thing her mom taught her was no matter how poor they were they always had a clean house. She made sure of it.


18



Treat your subordinates as if you’ll be working for them someday.


21



Summer concerts at Wolftrap- get good seats so they can really get a sense of the experience.


13-16



Google the “tea metaphor” for a discussion about consent.


17



You can’t grow in faith (or character or friendships) without learning to be humble. To forgive. To listen without agenda. To allow for the possibility you may be in the wrong. Ask for help. God will give it.


16



Zootopia is a good movie to illustrate what a bully is and how we should stand up to them when they are hurting or taunting other kids.


5-8



Get at least 2, preferably 3 estimates on any major expenses for home or car.


21



Sailing lessons.


14



“Bullies are scared people hiding inside scary people.” -Michelle Obama


8-12



Micro-internships. Check out Parker Dewey for ideas.


16, 17, 18



Instead of focusing on finding love, focus on DOING what you love. When you're thriving and in your element Love will find YOU. Besides, love isn't just about finding the right person it's about being the right person.


17-19



Let's find little ways to practice self-control and build that muscle.


11



To avoid miscommunication and misplaced expectations, tell your partner what you need from them. But if what you need is for them to be a different person, that’s not fair to them or to you. Let them go and set about finding the right person.


18, 20



Camp Arena Stage


8



Family trip to a NASCAR race..


6



Plan a trip to Disney this year.


6



No need to over communicate. Brief, simple succinct when conveying instructions or important information. Applies across the board personal/professional etc.


14, 17, 21



Explain what “On my honor” means.


8



Check out Travel for Teens for summer travel programs. Let them choose from themes like service, adventure, animal rescue, etc.


14



Kitchen Commandment: She who cooks the dinner shall not clean up from dinner. I don't want to raise any of you to take housework for granted. It's hard. It's unfair and not cool to expect anyone (parent, spouse, roommate, etc. )to wait on you.


7-18