When I think of the most recent school shooting, I find myself also thinking about a time long ago when I had hair. Yep, there was a time when I was not follicly challenged. Back in the good old days, the days when I had flowing locks, I remember buying shampoo and conditioner to wash and condition my high-top fade. It’s been nearly twenty ... [Continue Reading]
Of Course, My Son Is Happy
Belated Happy New Year! Long time no see nor hear. I know it’s been a while since my last post. If you are wondering what took me so long to write, you are not alone. I’ve been asking myself the same thing. What I do know is that my absence has certainly not been due to a lack of things to write about. Pick any news feed and I’m sure you ... [Continue Reading]
Do You Like Your Child’s School?
“Do you like your child’s school?” is one of the questions parents are frequently asked. So let me begin by asking you. Do you like your child's school? Deceptive and Empty On the surface, the question (Do you like your child's school?) seems valuable, but it's not really. The question and the subsequent answers are a lot like your child’s ... [Continue Reading]
I Wonder, Are You a Good Samaritan or an Insensitive Bystander?
The other evening, I went to see Wonder. Yes, Wonder! The movie about the New York Times bestselling children’s book, Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Although, it’s a story about a ten-year-old boy, it’s a movie that can be enjoyed by the entire family. If you have not seen Wonder, I highly encourage you to do so. Wonder highlights several teachable ... [Continue Reading]
Don’t Start With Why, Start With Who
With increased regularity, I hear people quoting Simon Sinek. Specifically, parents and educators alike are fond of telling children that they must find there “Why”. “Why” as in “why” do you want to become whatever you want to become – doctor, lawyer, scientist, teacher or professional athlete. For years, many parents have subscribed to the ... [Continue Reading]
Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
The other afternoon while I was talking to a friend whose child is suffering injustice at his high school, I remembered a magazine query I responded to a short while ago. The inquiry asked, “What do you say to a child when the child doesn’t like their teacher?” In my friend’s son’s case, I suggested to him that he follow the same course of action I ... [Continue Reading]
Stand Up, The Vultures Are Circling
The last time we were together, I encouraged you to make sure your children had less Timon and Pumbaa in their lives and more Mufasa. In sum, I urged you to make sure your children are being raised to have a deep and abiding reverence for who they are so that they never lose sight of what is expected of them. During our time apart, I hope you ... [Continue Reading]
Sometimes There is Too Much Timon and Pumbaa and Not Enough Simba
If you’ve ever spent more than an hour with me, you know that the Lion King is my all-time favorite movie. (Hey Disney, are you listening? I have some ideas about building on the Lion King brand. Call me! Please!) But I digress. I’m a fan of the Lion King not only because after watching it the first time I knew that I wanted to be a father ... [Continue Reading]
Is A Dog Really Man’s Best Friend?
“A dog is a man’s best friend” is one of those expressions that requires no explanation. And yet despite the conciseness of the statement, I can’t help but wonder why anyone particularly a parent would ever use this expression. MAN IS NOT A DOG’S BEST FRIEND My grandmother used to have a dog, a German shepherd named Dolly. For far too many days ... [Continue Reading]
Beware of the Fake News About Good Parents
What if I told you much of what you hear about parenting is not true? Fake News! What if I told you the color of one’s skin, race, creed or national origin has no predictive value on their potential to be a good parent? Fake News! What if I told you that neither gender, class, or socioeconomic status guarantee that one is more or less likely to ... [Continue Reading]
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