They can shower themselves if you install a hand-held shower head and install a suction cup wall-mount shower head holder lower on the shower wall. It’s easy to do and very cheap. They love it!


4-6



Like Cindy Crawford said, "I eat anything I want … I just don't eat as much as I want." Be mindful of portions. No need to eliminate the junk food but keep it to a minimum.


17, 21



Plan out first concert.


11



Teach tuck to drive


15



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



Never give unsolicited advice. Instead ask “How can I best support you?”


14, 20



Participate in an exchange program - either through hosting or traveling yourself & immerse yourself in the new culture


17



Practice being embarrassed. Tell embarrassing stories. Help them learn how to deal with the sensation.


9



If your car is overheating turn on the heat full blast. It draws heat off the engine.


16



“Never be sorry for not knowing


17, 21



“Your life unfolds in proportion to your courage.” -Danielle Le Port


15, 18



“Don’t ever let anyone tell you what you see with your own eyes isn’t happening.” -English teacher Read Diary of Anne Frank together.


12



The kindest person in the room may not necessarily be the smartest. But the cruelest person is always the dumbest.


10, 15, 21



Universal Studios


12-18



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


10



Brambly Hedge series by Jill Barklem.


2-5



The app "Bark" detects messaging containing cyber-bullying, sexting, signs of depression or suicidal thoughts, etc.


11



If you can afford to send flowers when a baby is born or when someone dies, do so.


21



Find what you love Do what you love Be what you love Live what you love Love what you love and never look back ... Except to love.


19



Career is so important to your life satisfaction. Do what makes you happy. If you’re really at a loss for what you want to do for work, then go where you’re needed.


18, 21



Slip and Slide party!


8



Read If He Had Been With Me by Laura Nowlin. Young adult coming of age story.


14, 17



Educate yourself. You can't solve a problem if you don't understand it.


14-21



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


17, 21



You are absolutely priceless. What someone thinks of you, whatever may happen to you, no matter who loves you (or rejects you), nothing can diminish your worth or your worthiness. You. Are. Priceless.


10, 14, 17



Hike Jones Run Falls at Shenandoah National Park.


11



If it makes you happy it doesn't have to make sense to anyone else.


11, 14, 20



Spread kindness like confetti.


12, 21



You’ll be finished with school soon. The most important thing I hope you learned is that there is still so much yet to learn.


21



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


4-9