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


15, 16



Rain, snow or sleet...Always return the shopping cart to the proper spot in the parking lot.


17



Look into Kano (make your own computer)


7-11



Tube first 2 or 3 years of your life I would sing to you after bath time as I was getting you in your jammies. Two songs: Oh Shenandoah and Danny Boy. Rubbing your tiny little feet with baby lotion while singing to you is one of the happiest memories of my life.


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It’s fine, great, to be thrifty. But please don’t be cheap. Hard-earned money should neither be squandered or hoarded. Enjoy your success! But save more than you’re comfortable with. It’s like my running coach used to say: Keep going until you feel like you’re gonna poop your pants, then push yourself to do another mile. Point is, it should hurt a little.


16, 21



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


19



Train for a mini-triathlon together as a family this year.


12



Harm springs from excess.


12



Read up about the National Parks. Pick one to plan a trip to.


9



You’ll start dating soon. Have fun! Good luck. Prepare yourself for broken hearts. They come with the territory. (Worth it.) Talk about healthy ways to manage breakups and fear of breaking up.


13



Whether it’s a kid at school or a politician on tv, beware of someone who tries to blame the world’s problems on a minority or some other group of people who are different. It’s a cheap tactic to get people riled up and afraid.


13



Most brilliant TED talk I ever saw on living authentically. Step one: decide what you don’t give a f*ck about. Step two: don’t give a f*ck about those things. Always be kind and polite but never be sorry for not giving a $@!#% about stuff you don’t give a $@!#% about.


14, 21



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


21



Some relationships (or jobs) are f*cked, and cannot be unf*cked. Release them and move on.


21



Dress to people will listen to you, not look at you. (This is especially true at school and work.)


15, 18, 21



1

Most times there isn’t a “right decision.” You make a decision and then it’s up to you to *make* it right.


12, 16, 19, 21



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


18



1

Bring Christmas cookies to local fire station and police station. (Annually)


6



1

Book “30 Days of Sex Talks” comes in three volumes: Ages 3-7, 8-11 And 13 . Very highly rated. Available on Amazon.


4, 8, 12



Check out First Stage and Wolftrap performances


15



Watch “The Sandlot” together. Great story about friendship and showing up for each other.


8



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


18



Go to movie Star Wars


12



Talk about how to "go the extra mile."


14



Don’t ask for anything until you’ve done what has been asked of you.


5



Remember your training and staying calm and kind is how you get through this. It’s all you need to excel. So do your homework, whatever it may be. Show up and have at it. Calm and kind, baby. You got this.


9, 12, 14, 18, 21



“Love is giving your heart without expectation.” - Dan Fogelman


16, 21



Remember: “C’s get degrees.” Don’t tie yourself in knots over grades.


17, 18



“Courage is cheaper than Channel. It works better too.” - Scott Galloway


14, 15, 16, 21



Enjoy your success but don’t flaunt it.


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