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Black Panther: A Guilty Pleasure

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  The Black Panther Without having to go way out on a limb, it’s probably safe to bet that like me you’ve seen Black Panther.  I’ve seen it twice.  The first time was on opening night.  What a throwback Thursday experience! To quote an oft-used African American expression “all my cousins were in the audience”.  Thanks to all my ... [Continue Reading]

Another School Shooting, Rinse and Repeat

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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]

Do You Like Your Child’s School?

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“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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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]