6 luxuries in life: 1. time 2. health 3. a quiet mind 4. slow mornings 5. ability to travel 6. house full of love -jade bonacolta


15, 21



Listen to Celebrate Calm podcasts for help dealing with defiance.


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“Anger is a wonderful catalyst but a terrible companion.” - Brene Brown


15, 21



We all have dark thoughts and moods every once in a while. That’s part of being human. But any sustained ideation or inclination to hurt yourself or someone else is a red flag and needs mental health intervention.


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You are never too old to play in the snow.


16



It's natural to avoid change. Try to learn to accept change, embrace it if you can! Change is good. :)


15



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


6



Google earth app means there's always a globe at hand. Point out states, countries or oceans when we hear about them.


4-9



Look into summer jobs at national parks.


15, 17



“First things first!” It’s a constant struggle to get out of the house or complete a task. Hammer home “first things first!” After they’re dressed (or whatever task) THEN they can have screen time or playtime free-time, etc.


4



Read JAMA article by Brooke Peterson Gabster.


18



Hydrolaunch Water Rocket outdoor sprinkler toy. Summer fun plus a little science lesson. On Amazon


5



Avoid bird seed or pet food near your home. It attracts mice, rats, ticks, etc. keep bird feeders that use seed a good distance from the house. Try liquid feeders near windows. Or use a feed tray or hulled seeds (little waste.)


20



It’s very difficult to pull off sarcasm in written form. It does not translate.


15



In social situations it's better to talk too little than too much. Don't over-share with people you're not close to.


15



1

Once or twice a year my parents would clean all the walls and baseboards in the house. Every time I smell Murphy’s Oil Soap I think of that. They mostly separated work around traditional gender roles but only insofar as that’s what they liked. Mom had no desire to work in the yard, Dad didn’t like to cook (until he got a bread machine for his retirement!) They often worked together on big tasks no matter inside or outside. Teamwork! And clean walls.


21



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


17, 21



You’re not obsessed with that person you’re just hyper fixating. It’s ADHD.


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Have them sort change, and eventually to count it. It teaches them to gather things that are alike, it's an introduction to money and it occupies them for 15 minutes! Just make sure they're old enough to be past the point of putting coins in their mouth.


3-5



Name five women who contributed to our country’s history.


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“There is no such thing as a “bad kid” - just angry, hurt, tired, scared, confused, impulsive ones expressing their feelings


7, 12



"Discipline is helping a child solve a problem. Punishment is making a child suffer for having a problem. To raise problem solvers, focus on solutions, not retribution.”- L.R KNost


2-15



Watch the western “1883”.


13



Biographies: Be inspired.


12



Build a treehouse together


8



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


16



If you witness a moment of vulnerability in someone, keep it to yourself. Be respectful of people's dignity.


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