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I’m Tired! I’m So Tired!

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I must tell you that it’s hard to write these days. I’ve so wanted to share things parents should be doing to enhance the education children are receiving during the “new normal.” Tools, techniques and strategies parents can employ nowadays to take over their children’s education independently. Methods and processes that genuinely prepare parents ... [Continue Reading]

A Time To Boycott Father’s Day

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Ah, Father's Day that annual celebration of fathers everywhere. One day where the world stops to acknowledge all fathers. If I can be truthful with you, a day I find to be increasingly inconsequential. And a day that since becoming a father has made me feel a little uncomfortable.Perhaps, I feel ambiguous because I know all fathers are not the ... [Continue Reading]

Kobe Bryant Wasn’t The Only One

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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 flame attraction to the life and time of ... [Continue Reading]

Connected At The Heart

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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 words of parenting direction ... [Continue Reading]

No Time For Pity Parties And Your Wants Could Hurt

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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 master. Is the student now the master of the former ... [Continue Reading]

Up Daddy, Daddy Up!

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“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 instruction informing me that I ... [Continue Reading]

A Few Good Things For Parents

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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 new parents things I believe all ... [Continue Reading]

Don’t Text Me, Tell It Straight To My Face

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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 on the topic of being clueless while driving, I ... [Continue Reading]

Stay Ready, Don’t Get Ready

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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 – “always be prepared.” Don’t make ... [Continue Reading]