Sometimes it’s easier to describe what a thing is *not* than to describe what it is.


14, 21



Zootopia is a good movie to illustrate what a bully is and how we should stand up to them when they are hurting or taunting other kids.


5-8



Consensual sex requires no persuasion, convincing or begging.


14, 17



I’ve been trying to retrain my brain to deal with anxiety in healthy ways. It’s SO hard when these connections were fused decades ago. BUT I REFUSE to be a party to YOU laying down those same unhealthy neurological pathways. I’ll teach you better ways to handle stress and anxiety. Exercise/ Music/ warm showers/ creativity/ rest/ journaling/ meditation... WHATEVER! I promise to Somehow teach you what I never learned.


5-10, 14



Which line of poetry would you get tattooed?


17



Listen to Celebrate Calm podcasts for help dealing with defiance.


4, 9, 15



Turn on the closed captions on tv. Reading them is almost unconscious. Even better, set the audio to a language other than English and turn on English captions.


4-9



Give book "50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know" by Kay West.


14



Don’t be a dick.


21



Walk up the Washington monument. No elevator!


11



Review basic grammar mistakes: Their, they’re and there. “It’s” and “its” “a lot”, etc.


10



Violent thunderstorms can be dangerous. Avoid driving or being out in severe weather: car accidents, downed trees, high winds, lightning, flash floods, etc. are all potentially just don’t take your safety for granted if the weather is severe, stay sheltered unless you absolutely positively have to be out and about.


12-14, 16, 21



Ask them to name 2 current or historical figures that they admire and why (one man one woman).


6-18



“Enthusiasm is the answer to everything.” - Rodrigo’s father


15, 21



When you’re ready to grow up, (or when you have to even though you might not be ready) … Accept your responsibilities, gifts, and challenges with an unflinching honesty, with humility and dignity. Resolve to do good and to stay true to yourself. Remember the light inside you and look for the light in others. Be kind. Have fun! Know that you’re loved… So much.


15, 18, 21



It’s when the sh*t hits the fan that real discipleship begins.


21



Go as a family to local high school musical productions.


7-18



Life is hard. But it's not so hard you can't figure it out. You're going to be fine. xoxo


11-21



When you’re tired, the next best thing to sleep is a shower.


16



Build a treehouse together


8



“People speak of hope as if it is this delicate, ephemeral thing made of whispers and spider's webs. It's not. Hope has dirt on her face, blood on her knuckles, the grit of the cobblestones in her hair, and just spat out a tooth as she rises for another go.” -unknown


17, 19, 21



Anger is the bodyguard of sadness.


12-15, 21



You an learn just about anything on Google or YouTube! Spend some time exploring together and caution about how to search safely.


9



Just because you miss your ex that doesn’t mean you want them back. Of course you miss someone you had a deep connection with.


17, 21



Shelter, water, Fire, food. (Outdoor survival priorities.)


12, 17



When you’re getting serious in a relationship here’s something to consider- To what extent is your partner is willing to put others’ needs before their own?


21



Research says working with your hands is good for your mind and spirit. Even if it’s just folding laundry or doing yard work. Let’s find a hobby u might like working with your hands.


12



Look into going to college abroad. Research international universities. Spain, Netherlands, etc.


15, 16



Chemistry is not the same thing as compatibility.


16, 19, 21



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


14, 18