Police officers and members of the military put their lives on the line to protect us. Be respectful of them and thank them for their service.


9



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


9



Visit Aunt Janet in Morehead City for Seafood Festival in October


2-99



“If we could see our prayers we would never stop praying.” - Bunmi Laditan, by way of her angel.


11, 17



Relationship advice: Is she interesting? You’ll spend more time with her than anyone in your life. Does she make you laugh? Will she make a good mom? Life is long. These are the things that matter.” -Paraphrased quote from Barack Obama


21



Marry your hero.


21



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19



“Open your eyes and see what you can, until they close forever.” - All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Dorr. See the world! Learn science, appreciate art and books, meet people and be genuinely interested in them. Engage in the fight for justice, resist fascism and dictators. Share what you have and who you are. Putting up walls is a waste of time. Yes, there will be pain. But you will be able to face it with grace, grit, courage and with the love of others. Make love! But remember if they’re too drunk to drive, they’re too drunk to consent. And be sure you’re both on the same page so you can avoid misunderstandings and hurt feelings (yours and theirs). Don’t kiss and tell. Be protective but never possessive. Just be a man, you know? (man/woman/grownup human.) Be safe - $@!#% is forever.


15, 16, 17, 18, 21



Don't say anything out loud that you wouldn't want repeated or overheard. Don't email / text, etc. anything that you wouldn't want forwarded.


11-15



1

Read up on the adolescent brain.


11, 13



Our nervous systems are just trying to keep us safe. If you were thrown into fight/flight/fawn today, give yourself some grace.


14, 21



Try out Petra Lingua online language courses for kids. (Ages 3-10)


4



Begin colon cancer screening at 40. We have a family history on both sides.


21



Introduction to 70’s Southern Rock. Skynyrd, Allman Bros, etc.


14



“People speak of hope as if it is this delicate, ephemeral thing made of whispers and spider's webs. It's not. Hope has dirt on her face, blood on her knuckles, the grit of the cobblestones in her hair, and just spat out a tooth as she rises for another go.” -unknown


17, 19, 21



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



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


14, 18, 21



Look into YMCA “family camp” in PA.


7



Ask them to think of foods that taste good and also foods that make them feel good. Involve them in lunchbox decisions, dinner planning and prep, etc. so they’re empowered by their food habits.


6-9



Check into Brilliant.org for STEM activities.


12



Google the “tea metaphor” for a discussion about consent.


17



Little trick for acne treatment: dandruff shampoo. Wash your face with Head and Shoulders and watch your skin clear up.


13-17



Apollo 13 and The Martian Great movies about space, science, engineering, etc. Watch together.


12



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


12, 14, 16, 21



Never say anything behind someone's back that you wouldn't say to their face.


11, 14, 18



No threats, not even jokingly.


15



Cut people some slack, everyone is entitled to a bad day.


17-20



When baby has prolonged diarrhea and her butt is really sore, mix a concoction of 50/50 Aquafor and Mylanta to use as a diaper cream.


Infant-2



Success = liking who you are, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.


14, 17, 21



Kitchen knife skills. Know how to properly and safely cut, slice, chop, dice, carve, etc.


15, 21