Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers Basketball I’ve been waiting for the smoke to clear or perhaps more accurately the purple and gold commercialism haze of all things Kobe Bryant to subside before I shared my thoughts regarding the basketball legends passing. Given America’s capitalistic fascination with the death of Kobe Bryant and our moth to a ... [Continue Reading]
Connected At The Heart
Connected At The Heart The other afternoon, a man whom I’ve known for more than twenty-five years asked for advice about his relationship with his child. I believe his exact words were, “I’m having problems connecting with my son.” As soon as I hung up, I knew it! I failed the father on the other end of the phone. Sure, I offered the usual ... [Continue Reading]
No Time For Pity Parties And Your Wants Could Hurt
NO TIME FOR PITY PARTIES AND YOUR WANTS COULD HURT You are no doubt familiar with the expression, “and now the student has become the master” – a phrase meaning that the student is now the teacher. Whereas it is clear from the saying that the student has reached expert standing, it is unclear what role the master has once the student is also a ... [Continue Reading]
Up Daddy, Daddy Up!
Up Daddy, Daddy Up! “Up Daddy, Daddy up!” It seems only a short while ago when I heard that expression daily. When Naeem was a toddler, and an obstruction to his vision existed, he would exclaim emphatically, “Up Daddy, Daddy up!” “Up Daddy, Daddy up” meant that he wanted me to pick him up. “Up Daddy, Daddy up” was my little prince’s ... [Continue Reading]
A Few Good Things For Parents
A Few Good Things For Parents As most know, I love being a father. Well, let me state my love for being a parent more succinctly. I love being my son’s dad. After all, this blog is called The Raising Supaman Project? Because of the love I have for Naeem and the honor I feel for being his father, I’m always happy to share with expecting and ... [Continue Reading]
Don’t Text Me, Tell It Straight To My Face
Don't Text Me, Tell It Straight To My Face Saturday evening while listening to a podcast on Google Play, I unintentionally changed from ‘How I Built This with Guy Raz’ to ‘Truth Hurts’ by Lizzo. I was driving at the time, and I’ll be honest; I have no idea what I did to change what was playing. Is driving while podcasting a thing? While I’m ... [Continue Reading]
Stay Ready, Don’t Get Ready
Children Ready to Run a Race Several years ago, I watched an interview with Will Smith, where he shared one of his philosophies for life. The Aladdin star said, “So if you stay ready, you ain't gotta get ready.” Essentially Mr. Smith stated what I repeatedly heard throughout my childhood and expressed to Naeem for the entirety of his life – ... [Continue Reading]
Kick Butt Take Names
Kick Butt Take Names Since today is Memorial Day, I thought I might share a longstanding family fighting expression. The saying is Kick Butt Take Names – an idiom coined by Naeem’s Godfather, Uncle Willie. Because I’m always honest with you, I’ll let you in on a little secret about the word “Butt.” “Butt” is the G-rated word I’ve chosen to use ... [Continue Reading]
Parents Being Parents: The College Admission Scandal
The recent uncovering of a college admission scandal should not be a surprise to any of us. Most have come in contact with parents just like ones highlighted in the story - privileged moms and dads, wealthy connected dads and moms who have personal relationships with the inside decision makers. I hate to say it, but it’s true; when it comes to ... [Continue Reading]
Yours, Mine & Our Children
Yours, Mine, & Our Children Anyone who has been following this blog knows that my primary motivation for everything I believe and do around parental empowerment and student success originates from the love I have for my son. Naeem means more to me than I will ever be able to explain. He is everything to me. SEPARATE AND UNEQUAL As I ... [Continue Reading]
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