Numbing doesn’t work. Let it hurt, let it heal, then it lets itself go.


15,21



"Watch the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves." - Ben Franklin This works with money and with other areas: Be faithful in the little things and the bigger things will take care of themselves. For example, if you don't get comfortable with telling little lies then you'll never tell big lies.


9, 13, 19



Talk to them about how dangerous it is to buy pills online. Fentanyl is ubiquitous and lethal in small doses. Never never take a pull that wasn’t prescribed or purchased legally.


12



Help him practice having tense conversations without getting a tone of voice.


15



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


14, 17, 21



Let's all go on a "complaining diet." See how long we can go without a complaint for a weekend. Repeat often.


9-15



Check out teen life coach Coaching with Will.


13



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


7



“Your life unfolds in proportion to your courage.” -Danielle Le Port


15, 18



The moment you lose your cool, you’ve lost.


12,13, 14, 15, 16, 21



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


17, 21



“The more you sweat, the less you bleed.” True in boxing and in life. Put the work in. No shortcuts.


14, 18, 21



Practice sitting still and quiet. Make it a game. Helps with focus and impulsivity.


4-7



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


11



Try not to confuse excess with quality. It’s okay not to have the biggest house on the block. It’s okay not to drive the fanciest car.


21



If you don’t have anything intelligent to say on a subject it’s fine (encouraged) to say nothing. Listen. Learn.


20



Technology doesn’t remove the expectation of good behavior. Be mindful of your manners (and all of our collective humanity) when posting on social media. And no anonymous trolling. If you’re not prepared to sign your name to what you’re putting out there, that’s a good indication you shouldn’t be doing it.


13, 20



Sometimes we’re just not ready to appreciate or understand a book or film or piece of art. Revisit them as you age.


19, 21



Open a Bank Account


8-12



Explain the concept: "You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar."


6



A simple trick to calm your nerves: Name 5 things you can hear right now.


5-15



1

Rudeness is a weak person’s imitation of strength.


13, 21



Sometimes I think the best way to take care of them is to teach them to take care of others: Littler kids, sick or disabled, those who’ve been left out.


5-7



Rock those babies to sleep as often as you can.


0, 1, 2



Check out the website Brightly for timely and age-appropriate book recommendations. All sorts of subjects and themes.


5-12



“Beer muscles” is when guys gain a sense of indestructibility, an exaggerated sense of their own strength. Fights and aggressive behavior ensues.


15



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


11-14



If you don’t know where to begin, picture where you want it to end, and work it backwards.


15, 21



Remember that whoever you’re grieving would only want the best for you.


20



Newborn babies don’t know their tummy hurst because they have to pass gas. They don’t know how to fall asleep when they’re tired. We have to provide all that context and help them learn about themselves. And we have to be patient with them. It’s hard work being a baby!


0, 1, 2