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]
The Supa-Parenting Back To School List
I don’t know about you but I can hardly believe that the summer is almost over. If it isn’t depressing enough realizing that shortly the warm weather will be gone and the long days will disappear – avid parents like me will soon be sending our children back to school. I realize that for some, seeing our kids return to school is a welcomed sight ... [Continue Reading]
Look Out For Your Child’s Tipping Point Moments
LOOK OUT FOR YOUR CHILD'S TIPPING POINT MOMENTS Malcolm Gladwell calls it the 'Tipping Point'. The critical moment where the smallest thing could make a huge difference. That one moment that completely alters the trajectory of your life. In his book, The Tipping Point, Mr. Gladwell does not assert that childhood has a 'tipping point' but I ... [Continue Reading]
Repeat After Me, My Child Is A Genius
Repeat After Me, My Child Is A Genius It was the academic spring semester of 1981 when a middling student was called to the guidance counselor’s office. The guidance counselor requested the meeting so that he could talk to the young man about his future. From the guidance counselor’s viewpoint, the young man’s future – like the young man’s ... [Continue Reading]
Help Your Child Stand Out, Give Them An Iconic Brand
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]
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]
Christmas Gifts From The 2015 PISA Exam
The 2015 PISA Exam results are in. And with Christmas being right around the corner, Americans are lucky that Santa won’t see the scores. Because if Santa had any idea about where America ranks in Science, Mathematics, and Reading many Americans would be getting a lump of coal this Holiday. Although Christmas lore indicates that it is bad ... [Continue Reading]