Encourage creativity, science and engineering: Make a craft station / work bench for projects. Fill it with all kinds of art supplies, engineering kits, tools, pegboard, etc. Stock safety equipment like goggles and make sure the area has good lighting. Lots of ideas on Pinterest, etc.


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Sometimes big stuff happens. Big good, big bad, big change. It will take some time to adjust. Maybe a month, a season, a semester or maybe a year or longer. Gear up. Psych yourself up for a difficult day/month/year. You can do this. Stay present, don’t get ahead of yourself or get bogged down in what’s done. “What if?” and “if-only’s” are not your friends. Be good to yourself and be good to others. Rest, nourish, create, have fun and keep the faith.


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Don’t be afraid of work.


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Life doesn’t have to turn out like you imagined it would in order to be AMAZING.


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Be a safe place. Teach them to be a safe place too.


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“Parents detect fake friends. Kids detect fake relatives and friends detect fake love.” - I forget who’s grandma said it.


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Spend time with people you admire, in person and biographies, documentaries, novels and movies.


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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.


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Begin again. Whether by choice or necessity, sometimes there’s no other option.


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When he comes to you and tells you he’s in trouble, stay calm. Ask “How can I help you?” Figure it out together. No matter how old he is, he needs to know you’re on his side. There will be time for lessons and consequences, etc. But first, help.


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


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“Don’t chase your dreams


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Even when something’s not the right fit (job interview, blind date, audition, etc.) you’re still making connections. You never know what could happen, so stay engaged and be yourself. Maybe that blind date who’s not into you has a friend who might be. Maybe that casting director will call you for a totally different role. Chin up! Ride the positive vibes you put out into the universe.


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Adopting a “do it right now” mentality has done wonders for my organization


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Create tech-free zones and times.


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Super good-looking people often don’t develop good people skills because they’ve been able to get by on their looks. Listen! Beauty fades. Get curious about people who don’t necessarily catch your eye right away.


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You tackled a big project and you're wondering if it will be a success. Ask yourself: "Was I fair?" Was I kind?" " Did I put in the work?" If the answer is yes, then rest well, no matter what the outcome. If the answer is no, go back and fix it.


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Go to movie Star Wars


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If your partner doesn’t want to commit to you, it’s not a matter of convincing them. Even if you get them to walk down the aisle that’s not the problem. It’s not that they don’t want to get married, it’s that they don’t want to BE married to you. And that is not a problem that will go away even if you manage to “get” them to commit. Walk away or spend the rest of your life pulling them along. F that.


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“You have to meet people where they are. Sometimes, you have to leave them there.” -Iyanla Vanzant


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Robin Williams was one of the best examples of how to be a good human.


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It's a skill to learn how to love people the way they need to be loved. I highly recommend reading the Five Love Languages.


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There are always blessings hidden within heartbreak: a friend you would never have met otherwise, an opportunity that would never have come up, an experience, an encounter, a promotion, etc. Always look for the blessings.


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


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Treat your subordinates as if you’ll be working for them someday.


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Keep stuff on hand for guests. Be ready to be a good host / hostess at any moment.


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1

Ask your emotions “why” three times.


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Watch film “Radio” (2003) and talk about being brave. Teach them that doing what’s right takes courage.


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Go to Planet Word and do the Lexicon Lane puzzle experience.


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Let go of things that aren’t good for you. Anger, fear, prejudice, obsession, grudges, snark, etc.


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