Ever since I was a young boy my dad would always teach me about money some how without boring me and I try to do the same with my kids!
I was the kid that sold candy in school, not because I wanted to make a profit but because I was tired of sharing all my candies lol!
One thing I wish we would have done and I look forward to doing with my own kids is setting up a Lemonade Stand!
I reached out to community member Corey Mccoy who has a 7 year old daughter for advise on starting out because sometimes all we dads ever need is to see someone else doing it! Sometimes that’s enough to get us started and he was gracious enough to hook us up! Thanks G
Peep game below and get started! Learn while doing!
That was my message to my 4 year old who was about to finish off Pre-Kindergarten and to my 10 year old that was graduating 5th grade! Yup two in the same week!
Talk about being proud!
Graduation week will make any dad proud and since my dad never made it to any of my graduations; it means even more to me.
It’s that time of year where parents are looking for vacations or activities that are memorable. The lucky few; will be able to take off weeks from work and will travel to a real life safari somewhere.
Hip Hop is everywhere you look and I am blessed to say I was raised during the GREATEST era of Hip Hop!
That era saw greats like Notorious B.I.G. emerge as our cultural leaders and I have always tried my best to teach my kids about our legends!
I was lucky enough to attend an event celebrating Biggie’s birthday hosted by @YoStayHungry and one of the realest people I have ever met Syreeta Gates!
If you’re really searching for a guide on how to become a perfect or dope dad, I have news for you.
We are all DOPE DADS!
Maybe the world doesn’t know it but our kids do and that’s all that really matters.
Now it’s true that sometimes you might see a dad putting in work and you might to think to yourself damn they suck. But telling a dad that he’s doing something wrong or crazy is the perfect recipe to get a black eye bestowed on your face!
I never claim to be a perfect dad but I strive to be a great dad and work on it every day! There are so many things that go into becoming a dope dad! Here are some of the few things that help guide me on becoming the best dad I can possibly be!
My type of fitness is playing sports or a day at the park with my kids. That’s the only exercise I enjoy because like many dads I don’t worry much about my health.
I know, I know, I’m setting a bad example but it’s the truth. I’m not a perfect dad!
But it’s not with all the toys and other materialistic things you might be thinking!
I want to spoil them with experiences and my presence! I want to be there, not just say I’m there or post a dope pic on my IG acting like I’m there!
Is it hard investing all that time, especially after a long week of working and handling other responsibilities? Of course it is, but if I don’t do it who will?