For a bad cut / gash, use a rolled up washcloth or hand towel to apply pressure until you can get to an ER. If you have to drive yourself or need your hands free, secure the towel in place with duct tape.


18



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



Look into summer jobs at national parks.


15, 17



Watch film “Radio” (2003) and talk about being brave. Teach them that doing what’s right takes courage.


8



“Tell me the story of your day.” (Works better than “how was your day?”


5, 6, 10



Teach to use nail clippers


7



Theme this year: Self Control (Repeat every year until age 99)


6



Meditation isn’t about a quiet mind, it’s about training a distracted mind to remain in the present. Focus on your breathing for one minute (set a timer.) Every time your thoughts wonder, gently bring your focus back to your breath. You may have to do this 10, 20, 30 or more times during those 60 seconds…but eventually you’ll get better. When you do, increase to two minutes, then five, all the way up to 30 minutes or even an hour.


16



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


Infant-1



Build a treehouse together


8



Protect women from gross men: First, don’t be gross. Second, resist the urge to go along with the pack when they get gross. Third, and this is going to take courage, tell them to knock that sh*t off. Never make a girl feel uncomfortable to get a laugh. It’s not funny, it’s scary and demeaning and will teach her you can’t be trusted.


10, 14, 17, 21



Summer concerts at Wolftrap- get good seats so they can really get a sense of the experience.


13-16



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


20



It’s not a project, it’s a practice. (Health, fitness, keeping up with current events, prayer or meditation, housework, reading, etc.)


16



Philippians 4: 11-13


12



It’s best not to cuss but writing bad words is even worse than speaking them. Even in casual texting, etc. Always an asterisk in place of a vowel to avoid being rude.


16



If they like you you’ll know. If they don’t you’ll be confused.


15, 21



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


16



Worry less about molding them and focus on loving them.


2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21



Best song for a good cry: “And so It Goes” by Billy Joel.


15, 21



Adopting a “do it right now” mentality has done wonders for my organization


10, 12, 16



Send thank you acknowledgemnt for gifts received


1-21



1

Are you proud of the work you did today? Were you respectful and kind? Did you tell the truth and look out for the little ones? If so, I’m happy. I don’t care one bit about grades.


5



“Dress braver than you feel. Act braver than you feel.” - Ray


17



Be intentional. You don’t get to choose what they remember.


1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10



The moment you lose your cool, you’ve lost.


12,13, 14, 15, 16, 21



Just do the next right thing. One step at a time, you’ll get there.


13, 18, 21



Be kind. Be brave.


5-10



“All the best things in life live on the other side of fear.” - Will Smith’s grandmother.


20



Special occasion gift idea: put a video together of a ton of friends and family wishing them the best. Maybe it’s graduation, or wedding or big move, or for when she’s in labor, etc. Ask friends and family to film a short video of encouragement/congratulations/support/advice/etc.


17, 20, 21