Stage one relationship: first few dates. Stage two, you really like them. Stage three, you love them and are exclusive. Stage four: you commit to building a future together. You’re going to have many stage one and two relationships. Probably a few stage three, and if you’re lucky you’ll have one or two stage fours.


14, 17, 21



I don’t want you to do drugs. It could hurt or $@!#% you. If you get caught doing drugs it could hurt your academic record


12, 15, 18



You can (and should) pray for help. But remember, you have to do your part too. Depending on the situation it could be a little or a lot, but don’t just sit back and expect to be rescued. Moses had to dip his toe in the Red Sea before God parted it. Ask for help, but do your part.


14, 21



Read “Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child” by Dr. Marc Weissbluth


Infant



Get talking. Trade off likes, fears, hopes, dreams, pet peeves, etc. I like... I get mad when... I dream about... It makes me sad when I see... I’m afraid of... I wonder about...


4, 8, 14



Watch “The Sandlot” together. Great story about friendship and showing up for each other.


8



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



Considering taking meds for your mental health but concerned about the side effects? Consider the side effects of *not* taking them! Meds don’t turn you into someone you’re not, they lift the murky fog around your brain so you can be more yourself. It’s the depression that changes you. Meds just help you get rid of the fog.


18, 21



I don’t buy Mallomars. But Santa does. Another Christmas stocking tradition is chicken flickin. Rubber chickens you shoot like rubber bands.


5, 21



ALWAYS pee before you sit down to nurse a baby.


Infant-1



"Love is nothing more and nothing less than relentlessly showing up for your people." - Glennon Doyle


18-21



Rudeness is a weak person’s imitation of strength.


13, 21



Practice being embarrassed. Tell embarrassing stories. Help them learn how to deal with the sensation.


9



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


21



Kids Can Make a Difference is a great resource for teaching little kids about poverty and equality.


6-10



Stuff will happen and you’ll think “I can’t get through this. I can’t go on.” In the moment it really feels that way. But ...You will survive. You’ll find a way. Never give up on yourself. I never will.


17



1

Buy life insurance when you're young.


21



Anger is the bodyguard of sadness.


12-15, 21



When you’re at home in your own skin you invite people to be at home in theirs too.


14, 20



Brennan Manning lectures and books.


19



Make a gift of Marcus Aurelius' Meditations.


15



Your body and brain are always trying to protect you.


17



Check out First Stage and Wolftrap performances


15



The "work" in "relationships take work" should be like the "work" it takes to go to the beach. “Sure, you gotta pack food, beverages, drive there, park, and set up... But you get to the beach


18, 21



Live a life of dignity and joy.


14, 21



The opposite of addiction is connection.


11, 14, 17, 20



Have them practice making trade offs based on their financial priorities. For example: Pedicure or movie?


9



Whether they’re young or old, try not to under-estimate people. Most people will impress the heck out of you.


15



Just do the next right thing. One step at a time, you’ll get there.


13, 18, 21



Play this every year between 12-21. https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPd2b593U/


12, 14, 16, 21