The terrific Tara Parker-Pope — whose writing alone would be worth a NYTimes subscription — has listed the winners of her Well blog’s “What Kids Need to Know” contest, a collection of advice from parents. They’re wonderful. A few of my favorites:
Do not sell any of your old rock concert T-shirts on eBay until you are over 40.
That should be the worst thing that ever happens to you.
Don’t put peas in your nose.
Life is not about surviving the storm, it is about dancing in the rain. (Okay, I admit that one’s a LITTLE gooey…)
Breathe deeply when it’s your turn at bat.
Be good. Remember your manners. And don’t let the silly boys bother you. (It’s my new mantra.)
I’ll let you discover the top five (at the end of her blog). They’re charming.