Connect with people however you can, in whatever way feels natural to you: Talk, listen, perform, compete, create, laugh, pray, explore, share your truth, acknowledge the divine in yourself and in everyone you meet.


16, 21



Pretty much everything boils down to looking for love, its many forms. Look in good (creative) places. Avoid looking for love in bad (destructive) places.


15, 17, 19, 21



Educate About Risks of Driving


12-15



Look into Rustic Pathways to see the world and do some good.


15



1

Jam is an incredible resource of fun learning activities and projects in a safe online environment. Ages 6-16.


6



When it comes to conflict- what is your part in things?


15, 21



Three things you cannot change: The past, the truth, someone else.


18



It matters more “how” you go to college than “where” you go to college.


16



Sex is something you do *with* someone, not *to* them. It should never be about scoring or bragging. It doesn’t make you a man. A man is someone who respects himself and others


13-17



Netflix “Who Was?” A biography show for kids.


6-8



When you meet people in an intimidating situation, like a job interview, etc. An easy trick is to imagine them as they were in kindergarten. (Don't talk to them like they'r 5 year-olds! But relate to them on a human level. We're all human - filled with talents and fears and insecurities. No matter how "important" or "unimportant" our station is.


16-21



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


Infant



If you don’t have the words, borrow them. Send a song or a poem. As long as the sentiment is yours, the vowels and consonants don’t need to be.


13, 16. 21



“Don’t chase your dreams


14, 17, 20, 21



Work on controlling temper. Read books about how to reach this at a young age and keep updating the conversation as he grows. He needs to be able to control his temper.


4-7



If it costs you your peace it’s too expensive.


19



Highly recommend book about math and multiplication techniques:“The Best of Times” by Greg Tang.


10



Mallomars in Christmas stockings. Mom NEVER buys Mallomars. But Santa does. (Reticket x 15 years.)


4



When someone hurts us or REALLY pisses us off... We have to pray for them. It’s hard to stay mad at someone you’re praying for.


8-18



Kitchen knife skills. Know how to properly and safely cut, slice, chop, dice, carve, etc.


15, 21



Look for examples of people who have dealt with loss without giving in to bitterness. What do they have in common?


17



Build a treehouse together


8



Just focus on shining on your own terms. Your shine is not dependent on anyone or anything else.


15



Just because I forgive you, it doesn’t mean I trust you. Trust has to be earned.


15, 18, 21



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


11



1

Fact: when you drink to excess you are significantly more likely to cause harm to someone or be harmed yourself. Being drunk means surrendering your ability to keep yourself and others safe.


12, 15, 18



Listen to the radio stations they listen to. Know their favorite songs and artists.


12



“Fitting in” requires that we change who we are to fit someone else’s idea. True “belonging” never asks us to change who we are, it demands that we be who we are. - Brene Brown


12, 17



When they confide in you or tell you something that makes them so vulnerable u don’t know what to tell them, just sat “I’m so glad you told me.” (You’re not alone, I heard you, I’m here and will stay with you until it’s resolved.) re-ticket yearly.


9



Some people think the world owes THEM. They have a backwards. We are servants. How can we best serve?


12-21