Name five women who contributed to our country’s history.


8, 13, 16



Check out news-for-kids websites like Dogo News and NBC Learn.


7



I love the quote “The call towards authenticity is sacred” by Paula S. Williams I think it means that a few things: Being called. We are called by something higher to grow and stretch, to evolve. That evolution is a journey that should be undertaken with humility, compassion and love. To impede one’s quest to be authentic, be it our own or another’s, is a grave injustice and should be avoided at all cost.


13-17, 21



“You matter to me.” Is a beautiful way to express your feelings when a relationship is new.


15, 17, 21



“Just because you think it doesn’t mean it’s true. Your brain’s a little b*^tch and likes to lie to you.” -Elyse Myers


13, 21



“You can miss a person every day and still be glad that they’re no longer in your life.” — Oprah Winfrey


19



Jumper cables 101


14



Yes, you’re beautiful. But that’s not ALL you are. And it isn’t all that’s expected of you. Surely you could “get by” on your looks. Is that what you want for yourself?


10, 15



Kids Can Make a Difference is a great resource for teaching little kids about poverty and equality.


6-10



My mom used to say that one thing her mom taught her was no matter how poor they were they always had a clean house. She made sure of it.


18



Make “good trouble” as Rep. John Lewis said. Justice is won, not given.


14, 19



Some people think the world owes THEM. They have a backwards. We are servants. How can we best serve?


12-21



ABC's of video game addiction: Autonomy, Belonging, Control. Try to find ways to developing these things in areas outside of gaming. Games are great, but not at the expense of everything else.


1Infant-13



1

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


12,13, 14, 15, 16, 21



"The idea that some lives matter less is the root of all that is wrong with the world." - Paul Farmer


15, 21



It’s so tempting to write someone off, to dismiss them as “less than.” They’re too young or too old to be taken seriously. They speak a different language or have a different skin color. They may be poor, uneducated, disabled or just simply unattractive. RESIST that temptation. Remember that every human being is God’s creation, a masterpiece cloaked in dignity. No matter what they look like or even what they’ve done, everyone you meet is deserving (and in need) of respect. To be humble is to remember this. (Start lesson young, phrased age-appropriately, and reticket yearly. Look for opportunities to discuss.)


8, 10, 11, 12, 16, 21



The $@!#% never ends. Dealing with the $@!#% IS your job. If you think you’ll ever reach a “post-$@!#%” stage in your life, you’re wrong.


14, 19



Marry for character, not just chemistry.


17, 21



Don’t waste big money on little things. Be intentional about what you spend.


16, 21



Read JAMA article by Brooke Peterson Gabster.


18



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


14-21



1

Sometimes grief looks a lot like anger. Are you upset about something you lost or had to let go of?


15, 21



“Never let anyone tell you who you are. SHOW them who you are.” - Kamala Harris


12, 13, 17, 21



Harm springs from excess.


12



Beware that when you’re first exposed to a new thing: a car, a college tour, house, etc. you will feel AMAZING and totally seduced by the shiny newness. Be cool. Remember that glitters is not gold. Things don’t need to be perfect and even if the house is it doesn’t mean life will be.


15, 18, 21



Marriage vows won’t “fix” anything about a relationship. They won’t change how a person communicates. Never start out a relationship with the hope or expectation that your partner will change (or if they are hoping you will change.)It’s not fair to either of you. Everyone deserves to be loved for who they are, not who they could be.


21



Default to "nice guy." Meaning it should require something significant for you NOT to be nice. Give people the benefit of the doubt. Cut them (and yourself) some slack. Life is hard. We're all in this together.


12



Our nervous systems are just trying to keep us safe. If you were thrown into fight/flight/fawn today, give yourself some grace.


14, 21



Be mindful of privilege. Discuss the concept, point it out where you see it.


11-18



Google earth app means there's always a globe at hand. Point out states, countries or oceans when we hear about them.


4-9