So many lists these days.
17 things to say to your daughter
12 things to explore with your son
5 things never to say to your daughter
7.5 ways to raise a son
10 life hacks to make things easier
14 things your kids should know before they’re teenagers
11 parenting FAILS
30 ways to have more energy
Too many lists.
I have one thing I want my kids to keep safe and keep always as they grow up through this crazy, overwhelming and amazing world we call life.
A sense of humor.
Not at the expense of others but for the well-being and sanity of others and themselves. Don’t take life too seriously. Don’t worry their hearts about the things they can’t control. Find a way to smile. Find the healthy memory in what seems like a miserable or sad situation and make a lighter heart.
Joy is something we can control no matter what we are going through. We can determine whether we mope or grumble through any given day. I’m not saying they shouldn’t ever be sad or mad or throw a fit, I’m just hoping that their humor finds a way through and lifts them up and out.
I see signs of their great humors now. They deliver lines to me that make them seem smarter than I ever was or will be (not in a smart mouth way, just their pure and light perspective).
It makes me feel so great knowing they get it — without a list to follow.
Are You Zhazha? 
Amen!!! I am so tired of lists. And I’m so GLAD you are writing!
Thank you for inspiring me to write again!