10 Big Lessons from Little Kids...

1. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Even when there’s not a prize in the bottom of the box.

2. Homework blows. Bring work home with you and it’ll ruin your night. And your marriage. And your family. And your life.

3. The only way to know how something works is to completely disassemble it. (This is still good advice when tackling a complex problem. Your plasma TV? Not so much).

4. There’s a reason they don’t give credit cards to 8-year-olds. You’re supposed to save up money before you buy a new toy.

5. Asking questions is how you figure things out. Lots and lots of questions.

6. The coolest adults were the ones who took the time to listen to you. You still want to grow up to be a cool adult, right?

7. Your body was designed for throwing baseballs, shooting hoops, and jumping off diving boards and stuff. In the secret language of children, the word “fitness” doesn’t exist. It’s called “having fun.”

8. Playtime is important and laughter feels good.

9. Too much of anything will give you a tummy ache. Like, say, bourbon.

10. Try to be the friend you were when you were 12: fun-loving and loyal, with no strings attached.