Make sure they have resources other than us. Hotlines for teens such as Boys Town National Hotline, National $@!#% Prevention Lifeline, etc.


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Teach them about shaken baby syndrome.


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Read article about Digital Learning/ transitioning to doing homework on a computer. http://community.today.com/parentingteam/post/it-doesnt-have-to-stay-on-the-screen


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


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Don’t bring a complaint without offering a solution.


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When it comes to conflict- what is your part in things?


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Actions have consequences- so does inaction. Avoiding a problem or decision is not an effective solution.


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Dress to people will listen to you, not look at you. (This is especially true at school and work.)


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1

Rudeness is a weak person’s imitation of strength.


13, 21



Some people have more money than sense. Just because u can afford something doesn’t mean you should buy it.


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Failures are part of life. Feel free to fail. But behave with honor. Never do anything to tarnish your good name.


14, 18



“A lot” is two words. (You wouldn’t write abunch as one word.) “Its” is a pronoun like his or hers (you wouldn’t write her’s) The contraction “it’s” ONLY means “it is.” They’re / there / their


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Read Big Magic by Liz Gilbert. Re-read every 5-10 years.


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Violent thunderstorms can be dangerous. Avoid driving or being out in severe weather: car accidents, downed trees, high winds, lightning, flash floods, etc. are all potentially just don’t take your safety for granted if the weather is severe, stay sheltered unless you absolutely positively have to be out and about.


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Don’t waste big money on little things. Be intentional about what you spend.


16, 21



Beautiful girls don’t exist for your pleasure. They’re not there for you. They, like you, exist to find out what it is to be alive in their body in this lifetime and to learn what makes them feel most like themself. They’re here, like you, to grow into themselves, to enjoying being alive, to marvel in creation with all its beauty and tragedy, injustices, banality and thrills. No one, friend or foe is an object for your experience


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“When little people get overwhelmed by big feelings it’s our job to share our calm, not join their chaos.” L.R. Knost


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Look into language school. Now is a good time to start learning Chinese, Spanish or Arabic.


5-8



Make sure you always have Uber gift cards on hand for friends, emergencies or whatever.


15-18



Plan a trip to Disney this year.


6



When someone hurts us or REALLY pisses us off... We have to pray for them. It’s hard to stay mad at someone you’re praying for.


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“I beseech you, in the bowels of Christ, think it possible that you may be mistaken.” - Oliver Cromwell ……. Great example of this is the story of Dr. Anthony Fauci with regard to his HIV/$@!#% research and corresponding dealings with the gay community. They started out adversarial but Fauci wasn’t above hearing their concerns and working together. Life-saving drugs got approved as a result. Dr. Fauci is one of my heroes. Huge brain, big heart and tiny ego.


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Watch the western “1883”.


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Recruit the kids to help with cleaning the house. All hands on deck "round-ups" are fun and efficient: Round up sippy cups, trash, dirty laundry, give-aways, etc. Time them for maximum enthusiasm: "60 second trash round up...Go!" See who can collect the most trash in 60 seconds.


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The mind replays what the heart wants to heal.


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Talk to people like they belong and are valued exactly as they are in that moment.


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


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Happiness: Someone (or some creature) to love, something to do and something to hope for. Don’t get too caught up in the rat race, money doesn’t mean you’ve arrived.


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