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


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We’re all just so delicate. It’s just our nature. Treat others (and yourself) accordingly. Even/ especially the ones that seem to be tough as nails or sharp as wire. Try not to lose sight of that.


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Look into Rustic Pathways to see the world and do some good.


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Best take on parenting: “My kid is never gonna not feel safe with me.”


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Getting dumped from a bad relationship or fired from a job that’s killing you is kind of like pooping your pants: Horrifying...but also a little bit of relief. Keep your perspective and you’ll be fine. xoxo.


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Any thought about self-harm is like a “check engine” light going off for your brain. Seek professional help. You will recover.


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“You don’t get what you deserve. You get what you negotiate.” - name escapes me


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Google Taylor Swift contrast Kim Kardashion at 2024 Superbowl. Good vibes are always better than “cool.” Show up. Dog park energy. Forget trying to look cool.


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Toddler years: Tater tots make everything better. The smaller ones cook faster and you don't have to turn them.


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Partnership or pride…pick one.


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Professor Scott Galloway’s advice: Paraphrasing his standard wedding toast: “1. Express affection and desire. Everyone wants to be wanted. It’s healthy and it is part of what makes your relationship singular. 2. Never let your wife / girlfriend be hungry or cold. Two thirds of the really awful arguments you’ll have it’s because someone is hungry or cold. Carry blankets and protein bars. (You’re welcome.) 3. Don’t keep score. Decide what kind of friend / son / daughter / spouse / employee / human being you want to be, and practice being that. Put the scorecard away.”


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Be intentional. You don’t get to choose what they remember.


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I’m parenting as in most things, staying calm is more than half the battle. Practice keeping your cool in all situations. No yelling blaming freaking out or meanness. Calm rules the day.


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Check out First Stage and Wolftrap performances


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Led Zeppelin, Queen, The Who, Lynyard Skynard. Listen with headphones, listen alone, listen with friends. So many more good bands but if you start with these you’ll be well on your way.


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Have a charity lemonade stand. Pediatric cancer research, immigrant children, etc. Lots of problems...Let them be involved in part of the solution.


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Parent the way you want your children to behave. Compassion, patience. Loving.


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We struggle so much when we don’t know ourselves. Are you a thinker (creative, big picture) or a doer (meticulous, task-oriented.) Both are great by the way.


16, 21



Check out O.School Originals for sex-ed resources.


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It’s okay to not understand things. Just be sure the only place your ignorance leads you is to education.


15, 19



Look into "OK Go" videos.


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Imagine hearing the apology you need to hear. Often times that really helps, even if the person never actually says it. It makes it easier to forgive and move on.


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Pool safety- never touch equipment and always have a grownup present when swimming.


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


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“There’s a hole in the side of a boat. It can’t be fixed, it’s never going away, and you can’t get a new boat. This is your boat. What u have to do is bail water out faster than it’s coming in.” -Aaron Sorkin (Newsroom season 3 episode 6.)


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Dating advice: If they like you, you’re gonna know. If they don’t, you’re gonna be confused.”


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Today is not the day to lose your sh*t. Deep breaths, cold water, do your hair. You’re gonna be just fine.


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Guard your health and fitness as if it were your most valuable possession. (It is.)


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