Are they (we) getting enough quiet?


8, 12-14



Let’s talk about how we can bless people - with what we have and by how we act.


7



If you see a kid sitting alone, he or she might be your next best friend. Go say hi! Ask him/her to sit next to you / play on your team, etc. No need to worry about whether that person is “too cool” or “not cool enough,” they’re just a kid. Like you.


8



Misquoting someone here: “It’s not about getting everything you want, it’s about giving everything you have.” Stuff will never satisfy. Pouring yourself into something heart and soul will.


16, 21



Harm springs from excess.


12



Respect people’s privacy. No snooping, eavesdropping, peeping, etc.


11



Some men think if they just act like a total $@!#% then people will assume they’re uber intelligent. Just because someone is scary it doesn’t mean he’s scary smart.


15, 21



Typically, brains aren’t mature until about age 25. ADHD brains take longer


17, 21



You can be angry. But you can’t drive while angry or talk to a child or work, or do anything dangerous when you’re angry.


15, 20



Spend time with people you admire, in person and biographies, documentaries, novels and movies.


14-17, 21



Kindness is magic.


11, 15, 21



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


11-14



The version of you that will handle whatever problem comes your way will be born into existence in the moment when it happens. Trust your future self to handle future challenges.


12, 15, 21



If someone wants to leave you, let them. Don’t waste your energy trying to prove your worth to anyone.


14, 19, 21



Talk to him about applying to Democracy Summer program started by Rep. J. Raskin.


18



Dress for the job you want, not the one you have. Unless you're a lifeguard. ;)


16, 21



ADHD hack for studying or projects- Leave yourself notes about where you left off.


13, 21



If there’s a ever a bird in the house, close the interior doors, open the doors to the outside and shoo it out with a broom.


18



Be open to the possibility that you might be wrong.


12, 14, 17, 21



Book “30 Days of Sex Talks” comes in three volumes: Ages 3-7, 8-11 And 13 . Very highly rated. Available on Amazon.


4, 8, 12



Sometimes I think the best way to take care of them is to teach them to take care of others: Littler kids, sick or disabled, those who’ve been left out.


5-7, 1Infant-12



Watch awards shows (Oscars, Grammy's, Tony's, ESPY's, Image Awards and CNN Heroes awards.) Be a part of your times, appreciate others' accomplishments. Be inspired.


8-18



It’s okay if you don’t know how (or don’t want) to move on. Start with something easier…just don’t go back.


16



“If you want to be beautiful, make beautiful choices.” - (Greek philosopher whose name I can’t remember.)


10, 13, 17, 21



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


10



Treat your subordinates as if you’ll be working for them someday.


21



Explore the magic of Deer Valley YMCA Camp


07-13



People always say “Be yourself.” That’s good advice but really what does it mean? I think it’s easier to explain what it DOESN’T mean: When you’re being yourself you’re not pretending to be interested in something or someone you’re not. You’re not doing something just to please someone else (or just to tick them off.) You’re not wearing anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. You’re not pretending to have fun when you’re not having fun. You’re not trying to impress anyone. You’re not trying to fade into the background. You’re not trying to change anything about yourself or someone else. I think that’s a good start. What does “being yourself” mean to you?


11-14, 18, 21



Just for the record, I didn’t vote for Trump. I want my great-grandchildren to know that.


18



There is all kinds of darkness in the world- disease, accidents, natural disasters, etc. But the worst darknesses are man made: War, violence, poverty, injustice, indifference. Push back against all of it as much as you can. Light will beat the darkness in the end. Fight on the side of the light. Love, truth, beauty, creativity, connection and compassion.


20