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]
Going Pro Through the Ivy League
America’s educational system has lots of problems. Among the many struggles is the disconnect parents have when it comes to being honest about the belief of what matters most: academics or athletics. Despite the reality that approximately only two percent of college athletes play professional sports, many parents appear content being lethargic ... [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]
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]
4 Parenting Tips From Muhammad Ali
As is the case with many people, I too have a Muhammad Ali story. Perhaps, it would be more accurate to state that I have several Muhammad Ali stories. I could tell you about the overwhelming number of times my father lectured me about the greatness of Muhammad Ali. A greatness that for my dad extended well beyond the boxing ring. While most ... [Continue Reading]
I Once Drug My Son Across The Track
Have you ever felt like someone was trying to drag your name through the mud? Well I had one of those days’ yesterday. In fact, the day was so bad that a more accurate depiction would be to say that yesterday it felt like someone was trying to drag me across an artificial track surface. It’s highly unlikely that you have any familiarity with ... [Continue Reading]
Important Lessons Children Learn From Youth Sports
It’s fall already. Can you believe it? I can’t and worse I don’t want to accept it. I know that there are those who love the autumn winds, the changing colors, the cooler temperatures…yah dah yah dah yah! I’m not one of those fall lovers. Fall lovers, lovers of changing seasons, are crazy and this is one of the rare times where I’m ... [Continue Reading]
No More Temper Tantrums: Act Your Age, Not Your Shoe Size
Chances are you’ve witnessed children throwing temper tantrums a time or two. In the grocery store, there is the child who is speaking to another customer tersely and treating the employees disrespectfully. In the restaurant, there is the child who professes something is wrong with their food and demands something different although the food ... [Continue Reading]
How the Miami Dolphins Bullying Incident Can Make Us Better
Unless you have been living under a rock the past day and a half, you have undoubtedly heard about the Miami Dolphins bullying incident. For those who have actually been living under a rock, the abbreviated backdrop is that the bullying incident didn't occur at a Miami elementary or high school rather it occurred at place where adults work. It ... [Continue Reading]
Are YOU Ready to Start Living a Fulfilled Life?
I don’t know if you saw the news the other day but there was a national story that was actually inspiring. Normally, I despise watching the news because most news is depressing. There are just too many news stories for me that tell the tale of some murderous criminal behavior, a politician deceiving the public, some nefarious international ... [Continue Reading]