Help him write a letter to someone in power if he has a question or concern about something he sees going on in the world.


7-11



Be protective, never be possessive. watch out for your friends’ well-being, their good names, that’s what friends do. But friends don’t try to manipulate someone’s feelings, thoughts or actions.Same goes for romantic relationships.


10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 21



A person is only as good as how they treat you when they are angry with you.


17



At the hospital? Always confirm your name and date of birth and why you’re there.


16



Learn to recognize invitations from the Lord - invitations to look at beauty. Invitations for compassion, for learning and for love.


9-15



"Love is nothing more and nothing less than relentlessly showing up for your people." - Glennon Doyle


18-21



If someone doesn’t want your attention or warrant your attention, don’t give it.


15



Adjust your expectations but never lower your standards.


12, 15, 18, 21



Model being a considerate person.


2-18



Book: “victory. Stand!” By Tommie Smith


14



Home is where people love you.


21



Watch Parts Unknown together.


14-16



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



Worst thing in the world is spending your life with the wrong person.


21



When trying to make a u-turn with a tight turning radius, go VERY slow. .You’ll be more likely to make it and if you don’t make it you won’t cause damage.)


16



Sponsor a child in a developing country. Write letters, learn about their country and their life.


8



"You think your pain and your heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read." ~ James Baldwin


14, 19



Struggle is just part of the process. It doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong or you’re dumb. It’s a key element of how we all learn.


11



Don’t use a bad word when you can use a good word.


10



Be a safe place. Teach them to be a safe place too.


12



“Tell me something you want to be when you grow up.”


5, 8



Opioids are highly addictive. If possible, stay away from them entirely and definitely not for more than 2-3 days. Manage pain with NSAIDS or Tylenol.


16, 18, 21



Relationship advice: Is she interesting? You’ll spend more time with her than anyone in your life. Does she make you laugh? Will she make a good mom? Life is long. These are the things that matter.” -Paraphrased quote from Barack Obama


21



Keep in mind the human tendency (rightly or wrongly) to think “how it ends is how it was”. Could be a work shift, a class, a relationship, etc. try to end on a good note.


16, 21



“Pick a problem - any problem,and do something about it. Because to somebody who is hurting, ‘something’ is everything.” -Oprah Winfrey


12-16



To quote Harvard professor Adam Grant: “Argue like you’re right and listen like you’re wrong.”


15



One of my favorite scenes in a movie is James Bond with Pierce Brosnan. Bullets are whizzing by him and he just so of gives a mildly annoyed look while focusing on what he’s doing. It’s quintessential cool.


15, 21



Enrich your mind. Refresh your body. Renew your spirit. - Andrew Weil, MD.


13, 16, 19, 21



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


21



Read article about Digital Learning/ transitioning to doing homework on a computer. http://community.today.com/parentingteam/post/it-doesnt-have-to-stay-on-the-screen


10