Be the One Who’s Ready! Fire drills and AED awareness trainings help everyone stay ready. High schoolers are encouraged to learn CPR basics and share with others.
Kids don’t always remember to mention school events. Skim the school website or newsletter together so nothing sneaks up.
Mondays are for planning—pack extra snacks or water if your child has after-school activities this week.
PSA: The Lost & Found isn’t a free boutique. Label. Your. Child’s. Hoodie. :)
Teach kids the “pause before you post” rule. A 10-second pause can prevent a lifetime of regret.
Midweek check-in: Ask your child one “rose” (good thing) and one “thorn” (hard thing) from their school day.
New month, new routines. Take 5 minutes tonight to look at your family’s calendar together so kids know what’s ahead.
🐊 Motivation hack: Start the week with, “You are capable. You are smart. You are kind.” Cheesy? Maybe. Effective? Absolutely.
Ask your child: “What’s something you did today that made you proud?” Then share your own answer.
New week, new start. Share a positive affirmation: “You are capable. You are smart. You are kind.”
Celebrate effort this week with a family walk, movie, or special dessert.
🔒 Quick drill: “Would you hand this info to a stranger?” If no, then it doesn’t belong online either.
Practice remembering important info: address, phone number, parents’ names.
Invite your child to help plan or cook a meal. Life skills = future confidence.
🌟 Ask your kid, “What’s one thing you’re proud of this week?” Then answer too. Spoiler: “Survived Monday” counts.
Do a “media check-in.” Who are your kids following? What apps are they using? Quiet awareness keeps them safe.
“Motivation Monday”: Ask your child to set one small goal for the week. Check back Friday.
🧾 Parenting hack: Device limits are like dessert limits. Fun in moderation. Disaster if unlimited.
Write three words of encouragement on a sticky note and leave it on your child's mirror for them to find.
Show kids how you budget or save for something. Even small lessons stick.