Try out Petra Lingua online language courses for kids. (Ages 3-10)


4



There's an old saying that goes something like "Don't focus on how big your problems are, focus instead on how big your God is." On a certain level, that's way too simple, even trite. But without discounting the real pain you might be experiencing in a moment of crisis, I encourage you to embrace that sentiment. You can't forget about the problem, but you can change your focus, and decide to cling to the goodness of the Lord.


15



open your own business


20



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


13, 17, 21



Universal Studios


12-18



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


7



Wintergreen snow sledding trip.


6



Are they (we) getting enough quiet?


8, 12-14



Have family game nights this winter.


9



Give people the benefit of the doubt. Unless someone gives you a reason not to trust them, assign the best possible motive to their actions.


14-18



Marry your hero.


21



Explain the concept: "You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar."


6



YouTube Hank Green “Study Hall.” It talks about navigating the mess of college and career choices, like choosing a major (and what a major is!) What interests align with which majors, etc.


12, 15, 16



Porn: I wish I could keep you away from it entirely but at least I will prepare you. It’s normal to be curious, etc. but like anything else, it can get to be too much and can be very harmful, especially to a very young person. It can disrupt your healthy sexuality, ruin your relationships and even your career (no porn at work!) Also keep in mind it is a business designed to make money, not to be realistic. That's not the way sex looks. Also the women are NOT enjoying themselves. So try to avoid it, but at least keep it to a minimum!


11-14



Alcoholism and gambling addiction run in our family. Be very, very careful around booze and gambling.


14,16, 18, 21



Kitchen knife skills. Know how to properly and safely cut, slice, chop, dice, carve, etc.


15, 21



You can’t be a good parent if you’re a miserable person. Take care of yourself. Make the changes necessary to get in a good place. Ask for help. The happier you are, the happier they will be.


1, 10, 15



Throw leftovers and some cut up veggies in an omelette/ frittata. Cuts down on food waste and saves money.


17



You don’t have to choose to be single forever to enjoy being single for now.


17, 21



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


1, 5, 10, 15, 20



Caps Game this year.


11



Follow your dreams…not your boyfriend’s.


16



"Tough times don't last. Tough people do."


11-14



1

Numbing doesn’t work. Let it hurt, let it heal, then it lets itself go.


15,21



Replace “but” with “and.” “I love you but...” Becomes “I love you and that’s why...” etc.


9



Be kinder than necessary.


9, 15, 21



Don’t stay down too long.


16, 19, 21



“Enthusiasm is the answer to everything.” - Rodrigo’s father


15, 21



Men worry about getting laughed at or rejected by a woman. Women worry about getting killed when they reject a man. Let that sink in.


15, 21