My favorite Chinese food order is chicken Kung Pao, shrimp fried rice and beef lo mein. That way we all get a little of each meat.


16



Everything not saved will be lost. This is true for documents in Word and in life.


16



It’s okay if you don’t know how (or don’t want) to move on. Start with something easier…just don’t go back.


16



Healing doesn’t mean becoming the best version of yourself. It’s learning to love even the worst parts about yourself.


17, 21



Guard your health and fitness as if it were your most valuable possession. (It is.)


14, 17, 21



“ A vocation is where our anger and our joy meet.” -Sarah Bessey


16



“Your goals will kick you in the shins and steal your lunch money.” -Jon Acuff. You have to fight back, even though some days you lose. Failure is part of the process. Keep going.


19



Set up a dog agility course in the backyard. Use household items or toys, etc and lots of dog treats for training.


8



Failures are part of life. Feel free to fail. But behave with honor. Never do anything to tarnish your good name.


14, 18



Discuss the definition And ramifications of sexual misconduct (harassment, consent, etc.)


12



Poems are great tools to help them to read, recite, practice handwriting, and illustrate.


7



“If you can’t figure something out, figure out how to figure it out.” - Paul Graham


18



Read “Spare” by Prince Harry.


20



When disciplining remember: First acknowledge the emotion, then address the behavior.


2-4, 13, 15



1

Stay away from anything or anyone that denies or disparages a person’s humanity. (Or a group’s humanity.)


12-21



When you know better, do better. No one is born a fully actualized human being! We are all in the process of becoming who we wish to be.


16, 21



Great quote from a divorce coach: “Your life is bigger than one man.” Your life IS bigger than one relationship. Or one job.


16, 18, 21



Use Shutterfly or something like it to make Christmas books and birthday books each year.


Infant-21



Slip and Slide party!


8



You don’t have to look for love. You definitely don’t have to audition for it. All you need to do is be the most “you” you can be. And if you have no idea what you love or who you are…congratulations! Figuring it out will be the best part.


13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21



Respect people’s privacy. No snooping, eavesdropping, peeping, etc.


11



Look into Kano (make your own computer)


7-11



Universal Studios


12-18



"Tough times don't last. Tough people do."


11-14



Read JAMA article by Brooke Peterson Gabster.


18



“Tell me the story of your day.” (Works better than “how was your day?”


5, 6, 10



Test


1-2



1

Whether it’s a kid at school or a politician on tv, beware of someone who tries to blame the world’s problems on a minority or some other group of people who are different. It’s a cheap tactic to get people riled up and afraid.


13



Consider what you value. Act accordingly.


10, 14, 17, 20



Read “Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child” by Dr. Marc Weissbluth


Infant