Plants eat sunlight. Eat mostly plants.


14, 17, 21



Wintergreen snow sledding trip.


6



Life is hard. But it's not so hard you can't figure it out. You're going to be fine. xoxo


11-21



Consent is more than the literal


13, 14, 15, 16, 21



Golf lessons. Grampa loved golf, if he were here he would have taught you himself.


9



Being a professional means taking your work seriously not necessarily taking yourself seriously but take the job seriously, you’re there to do a job your income and the income of those around you depend on it is not a joke. It is not something to be played with you made a commitment, honor it. Show up, prepared and ready to work. Be there on time dressed well alert and positive..


16, 17, 21



Don’t worry if they’re not listening to what you say...They watch what you do. They study it.


13



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


15, 21



Motivation: Just start. Two minutes. You don’t need to feel good to get going, you need to get going to give yourself a chance to feel good.


16



Read Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson together.


17



"Discipline is helping a child solve a problem. Punishment is making a child suffer for having a problem. To raise problem solvers, focus on solutions, not retribution.”- L.R KNost


2-15



“First things first!” It’s a constant struggle to get out of the house or complete a task. Hammer home “first things first!” After they’re dressed (or whatever task) THEN they can have screen time or playtime free-time, etc.


4



Say it early and repeat it often, so that it sinks way down deep: There is nothing you could do to make me stop loving you. No mistake, no failure, no decision, nothing. There is no hole so deep that if you fell into it I wouldn’t climb down to help you out of. I love you no matter what.


7



Just because I forgive you, it doesn’t mean I trust you. Trust has to be earned.


15, 18, 21



Staying calm is 90% of the battle. Practice.


13, 15, 18, 21



Sailing lessons.


14



Ask your emotions “why” three times.


14, 16, 21



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


13, 21



Sex: There's no single way to do it "right" but there are lots of ways to do it wrong. Not being respectful and tender towards your partner is usually at the root of "wrong" ways to do it. Also, there is no rush. You may think all your friends are "doing it." They're not. Take your time.


16



Never trust your tongue when your heart is bitter. Hush until you heal.


12, 18



I highly recommend you read The Crane Wife by CJ Houser.


15, 17, 19, 21



Give them marshmallows to suck on when they get a sore throat. Takes away the pain!


3,4,5,6



Go easy on the cologne, perfume, scented lotions, etc. People shouldn't be able to smell your perfume a mile away, only up close. Also, it's generally not appropriate for work.


17



Read BIOGRAPHIES. So many interesting stories and valuable lessons. Historical figures, those close to them (those are often the real treats!) Also people from all walks of life, different industries. Artists, entrepreneurs, athletes, statesmen, etc. Bonus points for listening to the audiobook if subject narrates it.


20



Control isn’t safety. Safety is putting in the physical/mental/intellectual/emotional/spiritual work so you’re confident in your ability to address whatever comes your way and thrive, bounce back after getting knocked down.


14, 21



When you bring home a new baby, make sure your older kid(s) hear you talking to it the way you talk to them: “I’m sorry Baby I can’t hold you right now, I’m going to play with Sibling.” It makes it a lot easier to tell Siblings that you can’t give them attention right now because Baby needs you. Less resentment, etc.


2, 3, 4, 5



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


15, 21



Fall in love with a person, not a feeling.


19



Read up about the National Parks. Pick one to plan a trip to.


9



Girls: does he put in the effort even when it’s inconvenient or uncomfortable for him?


16, 20, 21