CREATE AN ICONIC BRAND FOR YOUR CHILD Do you know what Coca-Cola, Apple, Microsoft, Nike, Facebook, and McDonald's all have in common? Each company represents one of the world’s most recognized brands. But more than just being easily recognized brands, each company has an iconic logo. There is hardly any place you can travel where these ... [Continue Reading]
If You Want a High Achieving Child, Learn How to Backward Design
IF YOU WANT A HIGH ACHIEVING CHILD, LEARN HOW TO BACKWARD DESIGN Several months ago, a friend, who happens to be an estate planning attorney, made a profound but unusual request. Jennifer asked if I could help her make sure her son got the best educational start possible. Jennifer’s exact words were “can you help my son become Naeem ... [Continue Reading]
Your Child Needs A Tutor Right Now!
IT'S TIME TO HIRE A TUTOR Although the end of the school year is near, just like your child's favorite sport, where education is concerned there is no off-season. If you thought there was an educational off-season, you are mistaken and I urge you to think again. THE ALL-TIME GREATS The all-time sports greats don't dare take summers off. In fact, ... [Continue Reading]
Four Things To Do Before Summer Vacation
Four Things To Do Before Summer Vacation If you are having a difficult time believing that it is almost summer, join the club. Parents all over the Country are asking themselves the same question: “Where has the time gone”? It seems like only yesterday that children were just starting the school year. Now there are only weeks or days remaining ... [Continue Reading]
Nine Adventurous Ways To Make Mother’s Day Unforgettable
Happy Mother's Day Believe it or not but this year I’m not going to bother suggesting or even waste one second of your time trying to convince you to make a wise financial decision on Mother's Day. I wrote the “let’s all be financially prudent” post a while ago but it didn’t go over well. Actually saying that it didn’t go over well is like saying ... [Continue Reading]
Hey Mom & Dad, Are You A Rocket Booster?
Okay, let me begin by making a confession. I am not a Rocket scientist. Yet today, I’m going to share with you a thing or two about Rocket science, in particular, a few things about a rocket booster. And despite my lay understanding, the things that I’m going to share are all supported by science. Well, at least that’s my story. In the end, ... [Continue Reading]
Alternative Facts – Establishing Realities
While being interviewed on Meet the Press, U.S. Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway uttered two words that I never expected to hear spoken again – alternative facts. Mrs. Conway used the words that I have long attempted to forget to defend White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer's contested statement about the attendance at Donald Trump's ... [Continue Reading]
Hidden Figures Revelations
If you haven’t seen Hidden Figures you should plan to do so. Like many other Americans, I’ve seen Hidden Figures not once but twice. The first time I saw Hidden Figures was mostly for entertainment purposes which is not meant to be slight at the importance of the movie. Hidden Figures is certainly historically significant but much of what I ... [Continue Reading]
Parent, Please Be A Skeptic This School Year
Another school year has begun, and many parents are already wondering what they should be doing to make sure their children are poised to have a fantastic school year. If you are one of those anxious parents who desperately want the best for their children, this post will be of particular interest to you. As a father who has been where you are, ... [Continue Reading]
How To Explain President Donald Trump
Can I tell you a secret? Just between you and me. Do you promise to keep it our little secret? I’m so looking forward to Donald Trump becoming the next President of the United States of America. Yes, you read that correctly. I’m excited about Donald Trump becoming our next President. And before you ask, I haven’t lost my mind nor am I Mr. ... [Continue Reading]
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