I love the quote “The call towards authenticity is sacred” by Paula S. Williams I think it means that a few things: Being called. We are called by something higher to grow and stretch, to evolve. That evolution is a journey that should be undertaken with humility, compassion and love. To impede one’s quest to be authentic, be it our own or another’s, is a grave injustice and should be avoided at all cost.


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Remind them there’s nothing they could ever do to lose your love. They’re so afraid of disappointing you. Emphasize the difference between making mistakes and being a “bad” person.


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Just for the record, I didn’t vote for Trump. I want my great-grandchildren to know that.


18



1

Tube first 2 or 3 years of your life I would sing to you after bath time as I was getting you in your jammies. Two songs: Oh Shenandoah and Danny Boy. Rubbing your tiny little feet with baby lotion while singing to you is one of the happiest memories of my life.


21



Test


20



Get to know your body, push yourself in terms of strength and endurance. You're stronger than you think. You're growing stronger every day. Your body is amazing and healthy. Take care of it! Enjoy it! Use your amazing strength and energy to do good in the world.


12-16



Build a treehouse together


8



A person is only as good as how they treat you when they are angry with you.


17



Today is not the day to lose your sh*t. Deep breaths, cold water, do your hair. You’re gonna be just fine.


1-21



Music, arts, words or dancing can have a profound effect on the spirit. Let's find something that gives you chills!


11-14



Sign up for typing class. (Keyboarding)


13



“Distraction is the death of art. But boredom is the birth place of it.” (Forgot who said this)


12, 15, 21



Talk to people like they belong and are valued exactly as they are in that moment.


12-14, 21



Look into YMCA “family camp” in PA.


7



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


11



1

Read “Raising a Screen Smart Kid” by Julianna Miner before you consider giving him a phone.


10



Checkout Bedtime Math app. It’s a tool to make math fun.


5



Small joys are what gets you through big grief.


14, 18, 21



Start the tradition of First Sunday dinners. On the first Sunday of the month, have a "mini-holiday" dinner. Invite family, friends. Use the nice dishes, make a big meal. Celebrate family.


4-18



You always have a choice. Always.


15, 19, 21



Trust fall. Learn to be vulnerable. You can’t say the wrong thing to the right person.


12, 16, 19, 21



What do you think about the word “refugee?” Let’s talk about what it means. Personally, I don’t understand all the complexities of immigration policy, but I figure anyone who escapes violence and walks hundreds of miles with kids in tow, trying to get to safety and gain an opportunity for a better life for their family can live next-door to me anytime.


13



Give them marshmallows to suck on when they get a sore throat. Takes away the pain!


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“Pirate Rules” is a temporary suspension of the usual rules. It means pretty much anything goes for this moment so we can all stay sane. ——-Loosen the rules on snacks, bedtime, screen time, etc. in special circumstances.


1-5



You are not your thoughts. Focus more on your choices / actions.


17



Send thank you acknowledgemnt for gifts received


1-21



You’re going to be okay if your relationship ends. You were a whole person before them and you’ll be a whole person after. - therapy Jeff


15, 21



A wise friend once told me "Don't dump grace down the drain." Respond to nudges: Speak up even if you're afraid, reach out to someone who's hurting, forgive someone (or yourself.) God is so good and so generous...accept his gifts.


15



Actions have consequences- so does inaction. Avoiding a problem or decision is not an effective solution.


18



Most brilliant TED talk I ever saw on living authentically. Step one: decide what you don’t give a f*ck about. Step two: don’t give a f*ck about those things. Always be kind and polite but never be sorry for not giving a $@!#% about stuff you don’t give a $@!#% about.


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