A few months ago, I wrote a blog post entitled 25 Things I’d Like My (Food Allergic) Sons to Know.
That list was more specific to food allergies.
This post includes things that I would like my sons to know based on my experiences as a mom, physician and small business owner.
Here is my list of 50 more things I’d like my sons, who happen to have food allergies, to know.
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Always do your best
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Be kind
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Stand up for your beliefs
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Be compassionate
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Competition can be good
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You are not less than
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You are blessed
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You have unique gifts and talents
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Share your gifts to make the world a better place
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Enjoy your life
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Be adventurous
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Have fun
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Seek advice from trusted advisors
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Have a mentor
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Be a mentor
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Love your family
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Run your race, not someone else’s
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Surround yourself with positive, smart and ambitious people
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Be motivated
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Make eye contact
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Have a firm handshake
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Smile
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Laugh
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Try new things
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It’s okay to show your feelings
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Love deeply
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Be open minded
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Embrace change
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This too shall pass
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Cherish your friends
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Not everyone will like you, and that’s okay.
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You are a child of God
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Stand up for yourself
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Work hard and play hard
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Be respectful
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Appreciate the beauty around you
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Be helpful
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Be appreciative
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Never stop learning
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Enjoy the journey not just the destination
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Cherish your family
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Do your best
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Be a blessing to others
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Enjoy each season of life
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Respect your elders
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Be a scholar and a gentleman
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Have integrity
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Keep your word
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Be a good person
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Life is a gift
~Mom
What do you want your children to know? Share it with us in the comments below.
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