Look into going to college abroad. Research international universities. Spain, Netherlands, etc.


15, 16



Mindset for a breakup: “I’d rather adjust to your absence than be continually frustrated by your presence.” Can work with romantic partners, jobs, habits...anything you’re hanging on to that you know you should let go of.


19



If you don’t know where to begin, picture where you want it to end, and work it backwards.


15, 21



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



You’re gonna be misunderstood a lot. Some people just won’t like you. It’s okay. Wish them well and let it go.


10, 13, 16, 21



Depression can look a lot like a bad attitude. Try reacting to his chronic edginess with “Sounds like you’re in pain. You can come to me about anything, any time.”


15



Talk about how to act respectfully and be inclusive of children with disabilities and facial deformities, etc.


5-10



If you’re having trouble finding your passion, read biographies and memoirs of people from all walks of life. There are so many worlds out there! You’ll find one that excites you, where your unique talents and skill set can shine.


19



Paint rocks with pictures or kind messages and find public places to leave them where they can hide in plain site. See RockOurWorldArt.


8-11



Brambly Hedge series by Jill Barklem.


2-5



Read (or listen to) A Fragile Stone together.


15



Pick a project on Instructables.com and work on it together this winter.


7



Read up on the adolescent brain.


11, 13



Don’t let some dumb-sh*t’s overconfidence get you killed.


11, 14, 17, 19, 21



The universe is cheering for you!


14, 16, 18, 20



Use Shutterfly or something like it to make Christmas books and birthday books each year.


Infant-21



Check out Long Lake Summer Camp in NY. Theater, the arts, etc.


12, 13, 14, 15, 16



Teach car maintenance: Adding air to tires, checking oil, etc.


13-17



Plan a neighborhood "Winter Olympics" for snow days. Create indoor and outdoor events.


8



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


Infant-1



Plan out first concert.


11



6 luxuries in life: 1. time 2. health 3. a quiet mind 4. slow mornings 5. ability to travel 6. house full of love -jade bonacolta


15, 21



The mind replays what the heart wants to heal.


16



change the wifi password often. Hold it hostage until chores are done. Work first, play later.


9-14



Cut people some slack, everyone is entitled to a bad day.


17-20



Look into a class for meditation for kids. I read an article on a Baltimore elementary school that replaced detention with meditation and had amazing success.


6



I’m not a tattoo person but I don’t rule it out entirely. Here’s my opinion about tattoos: I’m cool with anything you would do if you were the only person on earth. Not to gain attention, acceptance or affection. Not for the approval of anyone else. No performative tattoos, okay?


16, 17, 18, 21



“You will use up everything you got trying to give people what they want.” —- Nina Simone


17



No threats, not even jokingly.


15