NEVER sit while someone near you is working.


14-21



Book recommendation: “Star Fish” by Lisa Fipps.


11



They are looking for your support, not your solutions. Applies to all ages.


2, 3, 4, 8, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 21



“If you can’t figure something out, figure out how to figure it out.” - Paul Graham


18



You can get into big trouble (with school and the law) even by fake / joke threats of violence (bomb threat, etc.) No jokes or pranks that have anything to do with violence.


11



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


16, 21



Build a backyard adventure camp


8



When you feel like you’re on fire with anger or fear, if you can’t shake it, put that fire to good use.


14



Don't say anything out loud that you wouldn't want repeated or overheard. Don't email / text, etc. anything that you wouldn't want forwarded.


11-15



1

The opposite of addiction is connection.


11, 14, 17, 20



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


13, 15



One of the best doctors I ever worked with started his day by walking through the office and saying “good morning” to everyone. He’d do the same before he left at the end of the day, just making sure everyone was ok, to call him if they needed anything, etc. I don’t know what your career will be but if you’re in a position to do so, I hope you’ll adopt this habit.


21



Read J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit together


11



You always have a choice. Always.


15, 19, 21



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


15, 21



Major regret: focusing too much on being liked (or loved.) You can’t *make* anyone love you. Some people just won’t like you… that’s okay. Make yourself proud. Do YOUR thing. Spend time on what matters to you.


14, 21



Your brain seeks novelty. Try new things as long as you live. Take risks (but not safety risks!)


20



Go as a family to local high school musical productions.


9-13



1

What problem do you want to solve in the world?


1Infant-14



If they like you you’ll know. If they don’t you’ll be confused.


15, 21



Sex isn’t something you “score.” It’s not a competition. Whether the encounter is casual or within a committed relationship it’s something that is shared.


16, 19, 20



Set up a dog agility course in the backyard. Use household items or toys, etc and lots of dog treats for training.


8



It’s your civic duty to vote (including midterms!) Be an informed voter.


16, 18



“Natural” deodorant doesn’t work. Go with trusted brands here. There are times when it’s fine not to look your best, but stinky is never okay.


13, 18



Guard your health and fitness as if it were your most valuable possession. (It is.)


14, 17, 21



An exercise in assumption. Have them answer “Just because I _______” doesn’t mean _________”.


10



Talk about how to "go the extra mile."


14



Look for glimmers. The opposite of triggers. Feels of elation, belonging, peaceful contentment. I just watched you glimmer as you delighted in your first Crunchbox. “I made this!!!”


12, 15, 19, 21