Read “Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child” by Dr. Marc Weissbluth


Infant



Struggle is just part of the process. It doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong or you’re dumb. It’s a key element of how we all learn.


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Get at least 2, preferably 3 estimates on any major expenses for home or car.


21



Don’t worry if they’re not listening to what you say...They watch what you do. They study it.


13



Just for the record, I didn’t vote for Trump. I want my great-grandchildren to know that.


18



1

When COVID started my first thought was “Holy sh*t Trump is going to cancel the 2020 election because of pandemic.” Thank God I was wrong.


15



My favorite version of myself is when I’m not worried about what others think of me. I


11, 13, 15, 17, 21



Dream big. Work hard.


18



Read up on the adolescent brain.


11, 13



If there’s a ever a bird in the house, close the interior doors, open the doors to the outside and shoo it out with a broom.


18



Remind them there’s nothing they could ever do to lose your love. They’re so afraid of disappointing you. Emphasize the difference between making mistakes and being a “bad” person.


5, 10, 15, 21



Robin Williams was one of the best examples of how to be a good human.


15, 19, 21



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


16



Let’s talk about hungry kids. What can we do to help? Donate? Volunteer? Start a Little Free Pantry?


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1

Sesame Street has great resources on teaching finances to little ones.


4-5



Check out School of Rock (Vienna) or Bach to Rock.


9



Read Big Magic by Liz Gilbert. Re-read every 5-10 years.


19, 21



Talk to people like they belong and are valued exactly as they are in that moment.


12-14, 21



There’s a big difference between being tired and being fatigued.


19



Don’t be afraid of work.


12, 17, 21



Go to minor league baseball games this summer. Better seats, less crowds, easier, cheaper. Great players. Kids won't know the difference.


9-15



Most people are good. Some are bad. Many are crazy.


15, 21



You don’t have to go to college, but whether you do or not, I implore you to read. If you’re like me a slow reader, pace yourself but keep at it. Read bestsellers and classics. Fiction, biography, history, art, every damn thing. A big regret of my life is that I never tried to love reading as a kid. Do yourself a favor and carve out time to read every day. Even if’s it’s just a few pages. Your mind will sharpen and your heart will be full and your soul will be fed.


10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 21



Beware of people that try and rial you up. Who benefits from what they’re saying? Are they trying to sell you something? Are they trying to scare you or appealing to other base emotions or prejudice? Are they qualified on the subject, or do they just have an opinion? Plenty of good, smart people get radicalized


13, 17, 21



Toddler not interested in food? Hand them a random kitchen gadget to play with while you’re feeding them dinner, they’ll eat more if distracted.


1,2



Read Thanks for the Feedback by Heen and Stone. Crucial for ADHD and rejection sensitivity. Wish I had it when I was about to launch into my career!


15, 19, 21



Life is hard. But it's not so hard you can't figure it out. You're going to be fine. xoxo


11-21



“Anger is a wonderful catalyst but a terrible companion.” - Brene Brown


15, 21



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


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