Remind them they’re safe to feel whatever they’re feeling.


2, 12, 21



The app "Bark" detects messaging containing cyber-bullying, sexting, signs of depression or suicidal thoughts, etc.


11



When baby has prolonged diarrhea and her butt is really sore, mix a concoction of 50/50 Aquafor and Mylanta to use as a diaper cream.


Infant-2



Universal Studios


12-18



Check out from the library or Amazon: “My First Money Book: A Guide for Parents and Children to Saving, Spending, Sharing, and Investing Your Money” by Reggie Nelson


8



Learn how to release energy consciously, or you’ll end up releasing it unconsciously onto your loved ones in a negative way like yelling or arguing. Breathe, sing, shout, cry, sweat, play, bake, whatever floats your boat!


1-21



Check out Travel for Teens for summer travel programs. Let them choose from themes like service, adventure, animal rescue, etc.


14



You can (and should) pray for help. But remember, you have to do your part too. Depending on the situation it could be a little or a lot, but don’t just sit back and expect to be rescued. Moses had to dip his toe in the Red Sea before God parted it. Ask for help, but do your part.


14, 21



"You think your pain and your heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read." ~ James Baldwin


14, 19



Monty Python movies.


12-15



I wish I had heard this in my 20’s. https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRtFBvGr/


20



Your job is to help your kids find themselves, not to implant an agenda of your own.


1, 5, 10, 15, 20



When you feel sad, mad, confused or in any way upset, go to a quiet place to catch your breath. If you can sit with it and let it tell you what it wants to tell you, then you become its friend. But if you try to deny the feeling, or numb it, it grows much stronger and it fights you.


9, 13, 19



Poems are great tools to help them to read, recite, practice handwriting, and illustrate.


7



Human creativity is nature manifest in us.


15, 21



Be generous in all things. That is my hope for you.


14, 18, 21



Never take friendships for granted. Show up. Reach out. Be there when they need you. Friends are gifts; tend to those relationships with love.


15, 20



Check out the website Brightly for timely and age-appropriate book recommendations. All sorts of subjects and themes.


5-12



Relationships can end beautifully and bravely. They’re not all going to be forever. It’s much better to grieve the end of a relationship than to endure an unhealthy one.


15, 19, 21



Always wear an undershirt underneath a dress shirt.


13



Whatever you choose to do, do it well and there will always be a demand for you. (Quoting Adam Schiff from his book “Midnight in Washington.”


16



Rudeness is a weak person’s imitation of strength.


13, 21



Some books you loved when you were a toddler: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, Horton Hatches an Egg, Room on the Broom, Gruffalo.


2-4



Help them develop a positive attitude. http://www.momentsaday.com/10-activities-help-young-children-develop-a-positive-attitude/


5



We are all incurably human.


5, 15, 21



In social situations it's better to talk too little than too much. Don't over-share with people you're not close to.


15



Don’t take criticism from people you wouldn’t take advice from.


16



Rock those babies to sleep as often as you can.


0, 1, 2



At dinner time, go around the table and share your “highs and lows” for the day. (Re-ticket up to 21)


5



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


5-10