Grandpa never wore a watch. (This was way before cell phones existed.) Still, he always knew what time it was, and he was never, ever late.


14



Remember when you’re faced with bullies, jerks and people who say bad things , follow advice from the Obama's: "When they go low we go high."


1Infant-14



Go out of your way to part on good terms whenever possible, in all circumstances.


18



Universal Studios


12-18



Mackinac Island trip


10



You can’t ask someone to change who they are before you live or accept them.


12, 15, 21



When they turn 18 they should have a will, a financial power of attorney and a medical PoA.


17,18



“It’s not as important how a message is received compared to how it is sent.” Sometimes you have to have uncomfortable conversations but the can always be kind and loving. Sometimes your message won’t land well, but if you expressed yourself truthfully and kindly, that’s not your burden to bear.


16



Focus on the lesson not the pain.


14, 21



Check out the Jesuit Volunteer Corp. A short but deeply meaningful immersion into service, faith in action, selflessness and living on a lot less than you think you need.


19



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19



Watch the documentary Kelce (2023)


12



Watch movie Sky Walk (2019) it’s about a school paper.


14, 18



Check into Brilliant.org for STEM activities.


12



If there’s a ever a bird in the house, close the interior doors, open the doors to the outside and shoo it out with a broom.


18



Teach tuck to drive


15



Best take on parenting: “My kid is never gonna not feel safe with me.”


1, 5, 10, 15



Sign up for typing class. (Keyboarding)


13



Surround yourself with people, places and spaces that feed your spirit. At the very least, avoid those that drain your spirit.


17



Robin Williams was one of the best examples of how to be a good human.


15, 19, 21



Bring Christmas cookies to local fire station and police station. (Annually)


6



1

Great reminders for how to deal with belligerent kids. https://mailchi.mp/ahaparenting/8-things-you-can-do-when-your-child-is-belligerent


4



Drills (Writing pages of lines, grammar games,etc) Contractions, pronouns, commonly misspelled words, homophones like their and they’re, etc.) Drill drill drill! Written communication is so important and a simple mistake could cost big points at work.)


12



No matter how late you are, don’t speed or drive unsafely. It’s not worth someone’s life or limbs.


18-18, 21



Keep stuff on hand for guests. Be ready to be a good host / hostess at any moment.


16-21



1

Depression can look a lot like a bad attitude. Try reacting to his chronic edginess with “Sounds like you’re in pain. You can come to me about anything, any time.”


15



Wipe your kids’ tears when they’re sad. Smile with them when they are happy. Hold them close when they are scared. And let them see your tears, smiles, and fears too. This is how you teach them to be a human in this world.


6



Check in on your friends. Even the ones that seem fine.


14-21



Never do two illegal things at the same time. Don’t break the law while breaking the law.


16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21



Never make someone feel bad for liking something. Not your kids, your friends or colleagues. Joy is a beautiful thing. Cherish it in yourself and in others.


8, 9, 12