Sad but important fact: You’ll never be enough for some people. Never. -Chasten Buttigieg


18



Talk about how to act respectfully and be inclusive of children with disabilities and facial deformities, etc.


5-10



No matter how late you are, don’t speed or drive unsafely. It’s not worth someone’s life or limbs.


18-18, 21



Be appreciative of people’s time. Send thank you notes after interviewing and applying for jobs, scholarships, etc. even if you don’t get picked. It’s common courtesy and it’s a good way to make a good impression for next time.


18, 20



Be generous in all things. That is my hope for you.


14, 18, 21



Research says working with your hands is good for your mind and spirit. Even if it’s just folding laundry or doing yard work. Let’s find a hobby u might like working with your hands.


12



Let's find little ways to practice self-control and build that muscle.


11



1

Practice a neutral expression: Interested but not excited. A “poker face” is a good skill to know and will come in handy a lot!


13, 16, 18, 21



Train for a mini-triathlon together as a family this year.


12



Don’t let some dumb-sh*t’s overconfidence get you killed.


11, 14, 17, 19, 21



Read everything Brene Brown ever wrote.


20



Never make a decision from a place of hopelessness.


14, 16, 21



Enroll in a CPR course. Re-certify every year.


13



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


21



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


16, 21



Teach car maintenance: Adding air to tires, checking oil, etc.


13-17



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


Infant



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



Look for examples of people who have dealt with loss without giving in to bitterness. What do they have in common?


17



Remind them there’s nothing they could ever do to lose your love. They’re so afraid of disappointing you. Emphasize the difference between making mistakes and being a “bad” person.


5, 10, 15, 21



“Racism is real, even if you aren’t a racist. White privilege is real, even if you don’t feel it. Police brutality is real, even if the cop you know is kind. Your world isn’t the world. Everything is not about you.” -Mohamed Safa


16, 21



Gambling is designed to be seductive- Everything about casinos and online gambling sites is about getting you to hand over your cash. It’s a scam. Don’t fall for it!


15, 18



Devotion is revealed by behavior, not intention.


15, 17, 21



When you apologize don’t offer excuses just acknowledge your mistake, apologize for the consequences, and assure them it won’t happen again.


12, 16, 21



Think about building a career. Take low-paying or no-paying jobs that will give you the experience you need to build it. It's not all about the paycheck, especially when you're young and don't have too many bills to pay.


19-21



Read up on the adolescent brain.


11, 13



Remember Mom's birthday


2-21



When choosing a partner I think it's less important that you both "believe" the same things and more important that you VALUE the same things and share the same priorities.


20



Offer gifts to the Lord. Maybe it's your school work, or your career, or the kid you raise, or your life in general. Wrap it up and make it a present to the Lord.


9-15



If you want people to believe you, trust you and be able to depend on you, then you must have integrity. Integrity means that you tell the truth, don’t deceive or cheat, you keep your word and you pitch in to help with little things and big things without having to be asked. Who are the people you know who have integrity? Do you want to be a man of integrity?


13, 17