When disciplining remember: First acknowledge the emotion, then address the behavior.


2-4, 13, 15



1

Pool safety- never touch equipment and always have a grownup present when swimming.


3-8



Concussion testing - baseline


15



Send them outside with an age-appropriate pair of scissors and have them “give the grass a haircut.” Fine motor skills!


2-4



Everything not saved will be lost. This is true for documents in Word and in life.


16



“You rarely have time for everything you want in this life, so you need to make choices. And hopefully your choices can come from a deep sense of who you are.” -Mr. Rogers


15



Avoid love bombing.


15, 17, 21



Two big things. Control yourself, not others. Learn to react less.


12, 16, 19, 21



Sometimes you don’t know what to do, can’t figure out what’s the right direction for you. That’s okay. Try thinking about what you *don’t* want to do. (See John Cusack career plans speech in 1989 movie “Say Anything.”


11, 16, 19, 21



There’s an art to speaking harsh truths in a delicate way. There’s an art in describing a ridiculous person or thing without being insulting. Mark Twain was a master at it. Read up!


17, 21



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


5-15



1

Remember that whoever you’re grieving would only want the best for you.


20



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



Use timers to motivate and structure. "Better have your jammies on and teeth brushed by the time the timer goes off!" Using a simple timer helps things not drag on and on.


2-5



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


14, 18. 21



Life is like the ocean: Filled with energy, beauty, scary schit, lots of interesting creatures and so much to be in awe of. We couldn’t possibly control it but we can be a part of it.


16



Read biographies. So much to learn and discover by reading about the lives of great men and women. Ducksters.com is a great resource. Amazon and The Learning Well also have great lists. Just Google "biographies for kids."


5-15



Enroll in a CPR course. Re-certify every year.


13



Talk to him about applying to Democracy Summer program started by Rep. J. Raskin.


18



Keep a pair of nail clippers in the car - much better lighting outside. Clipping tiny fingernails is terrifying!


Infant-1



“When you are not fed love off a silver spoon you will learn to lick it off of knives.” Lauren Eden (poet)


0, 20



We can disagree with people and still be respectful of them. (When what they espouse is something that hurts people, that’s where you can draw the line.)


16



When you’re struggling with something, you don’t know how you feel or why something is happening... Give it to the Lord. Entrust him with it. He will mold it and soften it so you’re able to process it.


19



Resist the urge to give unsolicited advice. Wait…this entire thing is unsolicited advice!


15



Check in on your friends. Even the ones that seem fine.


14-21



1

There is a cost and a duty to everything we own. Rachel Maddow


16



Sometimes I think the best way to take care of them is to teach them to take care of others: Littler kids, sick or disabled, those who’ve been left out.


5-7, 1Infant-12



Look into Kano (make your own computer)


7-11



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


12