Action is the antithesis of anxiety.


18



Rent kayaks.


14-16



Keep a pair of nail clippers in the car - much better lighting outside. Clipping tiny fingernails is terrifying!


Infant-1



Violent thunderstorms can be dangerous. Avoid driving or being out in severe weather: car accidents, downed trees, high winds, lightning, flash floods, etc. are all potentially just don’t take your safety for granted if the weather is severe, stay sheltered unless you absolutely positively have to be out and about.


12-14, 16, 21



“But what is grief if not love preserving?” - Unknown


18



Read “Spare” by Prince Harry.


20



Gambling is designed to be seductive- Everything about casinos and online gambling sites is about getting you to hand over your cash. It’s a scam. Don’t fall for it!


15, 18



The most important things I can teach you is how to love and be loved


14, 19, 21



“ It was my high school drama teacher who made sure I knew there was space for me in this world. Her kind words had a tremendous impact on my life. If you don’t know where to begin, start with “I see you. I love you. I’m so happy you’re here.”   -Chasten Buttigieg


12



"Watch the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves." - Ben Franklin This works with money and with other areas: Be faithful in the little things and the bigger things will take care of themselves. For example, if you don't get comfortable with telling little lies then you'll never tell big lies.


9, 13, 19



Never follow an “I love you” with a “but...” Instead, follow it with “and...” or “that’s why...” Remember this when they’re young, teach it to them when they’re older.


10, 20



Addiction is when you can’t get through the day without something. It’s not that you need to feel high, it’s that you can’t live without what gets you high. Humans are all wired to be at risk for addiction


13, 15, 18, 20



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


13



A red brow line is an early sleepiness cue. If you notice the skin around baby’s eyebrows seems red, they’re ready for a nap.


Infant-1



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



1

Educate About Risks of Driving


12-15



Unkind people are unhappy people.


8, 18



Worst thing in the world is spending your life with the wrong person.


21



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



Fall in love with a person, not a feeling.


19



This! Your energy is beautiful and precious. Don’t waste it on people who are $@!#% bent on negativity. https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRxcJWem/


16



Have somebody take him skiing. I never learned to ski but I hope he learns to ski or snowboard.


6-11



Stay put, don’t wonder if lost when we hike.


2, 3, 5



Teach your pets they can trust you. Take care of them. Treat them with tenderness. Teach them how to behave. (Unless it's a cat. You can't teach cats anything.)


15



Self-care is active not passive. (Zoning-out on the couch or sleeping all day isn’t self-care.)


13, 15



Be supportive of someone who is trying to better themselves.


16



Don’t stay down too long.


16, 19, 21



Sioux Nation quote: No one heals himself by wounding another.


16



I hope you find a partner with who are your most authentic self, and who you love for who they genuinely are.


15, 21