To calculate military time starting at 1300, subtract 12.


15



Have them practice making trade offs based on their financial priorities. For example: Pedicure or movie?


9



Teach them about shaken baby syndrome.


13



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


9



Great career advice from tv producer Tara Schuster: Be the best at the worst job. You’re a lowly intern, you’re not gonna get asked to sit down with the boss and strategize. But say the boss likes coffee, and the office coffee machine is unreliable. Fix the machine. Keep it in tip-top condition. Make a contribution to the company in small ways, consistent with your level of ability (which at this age is low low low. NO ONE likes a 20-something who thinks he/ she knows it all. Or knows anything really.) Listen, learn, anticipate needs and surpass expectations doing the little things. Be polite, kind, ethical. Be on time (early.) Yes, compete but also help others look good and succeed. NEVER never trash-talk a colleague, client, boss or subordinate. Don’t suck-up either. Mostly just listen, work, make yourself useful wherever you can. And have fun. You’re gonna do great, bunny.


18, 20



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


10



Set up a dog agility course in the backyard. Use household items or toys, etc and lots of dog treats for training.


8



Dress to people will listen to you, not look at you. (This is especially true at school and work.)


15, 18, 21



Brennan Manning lectures and books.


19



Actions have consequences- so does inaction. Avoiding a problem or decision is not an effective solution.


18



Home is where people love you.


21



You remember experiences, connections. Not stuff. Don’t get too caught up in stuff.


12, 15, 17, 21



From our beautiful Grandma Marie: Go easy on the makeup, get serious about skincare. Don’t skimp, use good-quality products on your face and neck. And remember SUNSCREEN on face, neck and hands every day!


16



If you ever borrow someone’s car, return it with a full tank of gas.


20



Don’t bring a complaint without offering a solution.


17, 19, 21



Sad but important fact: You’ll never be enough for some people. Never. -Chasten Buttigieg


18



You can’t be a good parent if you’re a miserable person. Take care of yourself. Make the changes necessary to get in a good place. Ask for help. The happier you are, the happier they will be.


1, 10, 15



Start playing Jokers and Marbles. Get it on Amazon or Etsy.


9



Summer Olympics for neighborhood kids. Create events in all kinds of sports, games and skills. Mix it up so the littler ones and the less athletically inclined have something they can succeed at too.


8-12



Watch Ken Burns’ “The US and the holocaust.”


17



Make a pound of ground beef go further by adding chopped cabbage or mushrooms.


19



Sometimes it just takes a while to catch on. I had to watch Game of thrones 3 or 4 times before I could keep track of all the characters and subplots. Record your lectures so you can replay them a few times.


13,15,19



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



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



Book “30 Days of Sex Talks” comes in three volumes: Ages 3-7, 8-11 And 13 . Very highly rated. Available on Amazon.


4, 8, 12



Are they (we) getting enough quiet?


8, 12-14



“Pirate Rules” is a temporary suspension of the usual rules. It means pretty much anything goes for this moment so we can all stay sane. ——-Loosen the rules on snacks, bedtime, screen time, etc. in special circumstances.


1-5



You may end up being a big shot, Good for you! But check yourself. The good lord wasn't above washing his friends' dirty feet so please don't feel like you're above any task that needs to be done. Enjoy your success but stay humble.


20



Discuss the definition And ramifications of sexual misconduct (harassment, consent, etc.)


12



Learn how to release energy consciously, or you’ll end up releasing it unconsciously onto your loved ones in a negative way like yelling or arguing. Breathe, sing, shout, cry, sweat, play, bake, whatever floats your boat!


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