Always keep a clean rag within arm’s reach in the car. You never know when you might need to clean-up a spill or smash a spider while driving 50mph.


16



Practice “doing without” (or “going without.”). Even young kids can learn the concept. Nobody get everything they want. Sometimes it’s harder than others, but it’s not the end of the world when we have to do without something we want.


4-11



If they’re not doing anything dangerous, illegal or immoral, let them be. Give them space and independence. (Just first define dangerous/ illegal/ immoral. Then remind them that you are here and would love to hear about anything they want to share.)


14



You are a miracle. Take good care of yourself: Mind, body and soul.


21



“You have to meet people where they are. Sometimes, you have to leave them there.” -Iyanla Vanzant


21



Enroll in a CPR course. Re-certify every year.


13



Behind every behavior is a need.


2, 3, 4, 13, 14



Live a life of dignity and joy.


14, 21



Stuff is gonna happen! They will make incredibly stupid choices and get into all kinds of trouble. Take a beat. Be radically merciful. THAT is what they’ll remember and that is the lesson they’ll learn.


12-21



Never pretend o know what you don’t know. But you can bluff your way through a lot of interviews just by doing a 30 minute Google search. Research the company, the industry, its governing body, key terms, awards, criticism, etc. Check out their social media.


17, 19, 21



Check your ego. Often.


17, 21



Play up your strengths. What are your strengths? What are you really good at or love doing?


13, 17, 21



You can’t selectively numb feelings. The inclination to drink, use, shop, gamble, etc. is real but it’s a lie that it will make you feel better. Numbing makes this much, much worse. So feel! The good, the bad, the scary. Talk about your feelings, write about them or create something from your feelings. This is how to process in a healthy way.


16, 20



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.


11



Life doesn’t have to turn out like you imagined it would in order to be AMAZING.


19



At the hospital? Always confirm your name and date of birth and why you’re there.


16



Approach difficult conversations looking to learn something, not to prove something.


16, 21



Do feel like you’re where you’re supposed to be?


19, 21



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


8



“I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.” - Maya Angelou


12, 15, 21



My love for you will never run out - neither will God’s love / patience run out. I will always instruct, discipline and give consequences for bad behavior- because it’s my job to teach you. But there’s nothing you could do to lose my love. Remind them daily.


5-20



Help him practice having tense conversations without getting a tone of voice.


15



Home is where people love you.


21



Ladies, don’t waste a moment of your precious time trying to get a man’s attention. If he’s interested he will love heaven and earth to get YOUR attention. Save your energy for joy and work and learning and doing whatever floats your boat! Let him be the one to twist himself in knots.


15, 18, 20



“Never be sorry for not knowing


17, 21



Practice your signature


13



Universal Studios


12-18



Highly encourage typing/ keyboarding class.


14



Learn how to sail together


12-15



Sometimes it’s easier to describe what a thing is *not* than to describe what it is.


14, 21