Go to Planet Word and do the Lexicon Lane puzzle experience.


12



Learn what triggers you. It’s probably just two or three things. Work on your issues


14, 18. 21



Anything can be an opportunity for you to grow if you approach it with the right mindset. “What can I learn” “How can I turn this into a way to advance my goals?” I know, it’s kinda corny but it’s true. Your attitude is everything.


8, 10, 14, 18, 21



Begin planning trip for 10th bday. Maybe to Atlantis in Bahamas or someplace he’d be excited about._____Get him involved in planning and saving.


8



A wise friend once told me "Don't dump grace down the drain." Respond to nudges: Speak up even if you're afraid, reach out to someone who's hurting, forgive someone (or yourself.) God is so good and so generous...accept his gifts.


15



Listen to the radio stations they listen to. Know their favorite songs and artists.


12



Go to movie Star Wars


12



Show them a picture of a riptide and explain about swimming parallel to the shore instead of fighting it. Google Outer Banks NC green fluorescent dye in riptide.


9-15



You can (and should) pray for help. But remember, you have to do your part too. Depending on the situation it could be a little or a lot, but don’t just sit back and expect to be rescued. Moses had to dip his toe in the Red Sea before God parted it. Ask for help, but do your part.


14, 21



First date going extremely well? Thinking u might score? Slow down. A woman always wants to feel like she’s worth waiting for.


20



“If you want to be beautiful, make beautiful choices.” - (Greek philosopher whose name I can’t remember.)


10, 13, 17, 21



Kindness is magic.


11, 15, 21



A simple trick to calm your nerves: Name 5 things you can hear right now.


5-15



Newborn babies don’t know their tummy hurst because they have to pass gas. They don’t know how to fall asleep when they’re tired. We have to provide all that context and help them learn about themselves. And we have to be patient with them. It’s hard work being a baby!


0, 1, 2



Sometimes the only thing you can do is to show up. Be there.


13, 15, 17, 21



Make a separate piggie bank together for money to donate. Talk about how we manage what we have thoughtfully: Save some, spend some, donate some.


5-8



“ A vocation is where our anger and our joy meet.” -Sarah Bessey


16



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


17,18



Check out Travel for Teens for summer travel programs. Let them choose from themes like service, adventure, animal rescue, etc.


14



Try out Petra Lingua online language courses for kids. (Ages 3-10)


4



I’m going to start you in Mathnasium or some other STEM (math) activity. Not because I want u to score high on your SAT but because I want You to be confident in your math skills you will use it every day and it will come in handy no matter what you choose to do for a living


7



Be kind. Be brave.


5-10



Read A Mother’s Reckoning by Sue Klebold (mother of Columbine shooter.)


12



You always have a choice. Always.


15, 19, 21



If you don’t have anything intelligent to say on a subject it’s fine (encouraged) to say nothing. Listen. Learn.


20



Do the work. No short-cuts.


14



Check into Brilliant.org for STEM activities.


12



Challenge: Memorize and recite The New Colossus by Emma Lazarus.


10