Music, arts, words or dancing can have a profound effect on the spirit. Let's find something that gives you chills!


11-14



It’s fine to keep it simple when you pray: Thank You for __ I’m sorry for ___ Help me with ____ Keep _____ close to you You are awesome! I trust you.


14



Buy “Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today’s Young Kids” by Kristen Jenson


8



“You matter to me.” Is a beautiful way to express your feelings when a relationship is new.


15, 17, 21



Adult whining is worse than kid whining! We all have unpleasant comments to say in every day life, but do your best to keep snarky comments to yourself. Be mindful of what you're putting out there.


12-16



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


20



Grandpa always said everything boils down to how you treat people. Always treating people with kindness and respect is the most important lesson he wanted to get across to us.


12-21



“First the pain. Then the waiting. Then the rising.” Glennon Doyle


16, 21



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


11-14



Birds of a feather flock together


14



Watch movie Sky Walk (2019) it’s about a school paper.


14, 18



A simple trick to calm your nerves: Name 5 things you can hear right now.


5-15



1

Find an activity / sport that they enjoy and support it. Get them outside and in the fresh air.


6-16



Send thank you acknowledgemnt for gifts received


1-21



1

When they’re upset just ask what they need: space, distraction, or talk about it.


12



Birthday traditions: 1) Plant something every year. 2) Birthday interview on camera or voice recording.


5



Newborn babies don’t know their tummy hurst because they have to pass gas. They don’t know how to fall asleep when they’re tired. We have to provide all that context and help them learn about themselves. And we have to be patient with them. It’s hard work being a baby!


0, 1, 2



Teach them that when we hear sirens it means someone is in trouble but help is on the way.


2-5



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



Knowing the “right choice” to make isn’t always easy. Sometimes you have to decide then go for it. Make a choice, then make it right.


17, 21



Seek / Accept job offers that teach you something valuable. Now isn’t the time in your life to worry about the money or status. Get experience! Have fun, learn, grow, challenge yourself and try new things.


15-20



Learn how to sail together


12-15



Teach to use nail clippers


7



Recipe for happiness that stands the test of time: Be who you are, and figure out how you are uniquely equipped to serve.


15, 21



There are a lot of people I care about. But I’ve decided there are only four whose opinion of me I care about: My kid, my god, myself and my dog.


18



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


11-14



1

In the wise words of Taylor Swift, you don’t have to forgive or forget in order to move on. You can just…move on.


15, 21



Anything you wear on purpose is fashion.


14, 19, 21



Put your purse, (wallet,bag, phone, or shoe) in the backseat with the baby. Unattended babies die every day and it’s my worst nightmare.


Infant-3, 21



Just love ‘em up. Be patient and kind. Be present. Listen. Play. Take care of their needs. Each one will be different and need you in different ways. That’s all, just fill them with love and security and they’ll grow up beautifully.


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