Black History Month still means something to me after all these years. When I was a child, February was one of the few times I would see a multitude of black heroes on television or displayed prominently in the library. I fondly remember receiving in school Black History Month textbook covers and comic books focusing on the likes of Benjamin Banneker and Rosa Parks. I saw Roots for the first time during Black History Month, and its impact is still with me today. It made me cry and wonder why I was born black until my mother, in her special way, made it clear to me that black is … [Read more...]
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3 Questions Children (and Many Adults) Should Ask Before Acting
My daughter did something at school that very much disappointed my wife and me. Based on this behavior, we decided to institute a way for her to monitor her words. She is now asked to consider three questions before she says something: Is it kind? Is it necessary? Is it respectful? The questions are helping my daughter pause before she speaks and so far, so good. We have no intention of quieting our daughter, but it is important for her to consider more deeply what she says. We want her to develop and appreciate the purpose and potential impact of her words. For instance, my … [Read more...]
Dad’s 6th Birthday Letter to Daughter Will Make You Misty
"Being your father has been an amazing experience. I am better in every way because of your influence on my life." Dear Daughter, I write this on the eve of your 6th birthday ... The love I have for you has changed my life. It has made me more patient. More thoughtful. More emotional. Seriously, kid, commercials about parenting make me cry now. And, finally, I am now more willing to comfortably express my opinions. I am a better human being because of you. For that, I am forever grateful. When you turned 5, I knew that it would be a year of milestones, primarily because of your … [Read more...]
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