How Far Can a Father’s Reach Extend?
Dr. Kwame M. Brown is empowered by community and fatherhood. ––– The serious effort to cultivate safe communities depends on the active role of good men who find a way to get directly involved. All...
View ArticleWhat’s Your Favorite Thing About Being a Father?
Two cool dads discuss fatherhood, play, community, and how we can all take an active role in cultivating a more socially sustainable future. ––– This is the first installment of The Good Men Project’s...
View ArticleAre You Sure You are a Responsible Dad?
Fatherhood starts with a the family. Yet, there is much more to being a dad. ––– Join Dr. Kwame M. Brown and the Rev. Dr. Richard Wills of First Baptist in Hampton, VA for a chat about fatherhood,...
View ArticleUsing Play to Build a Better World
“Kids are my mission.” Dr. Kwame M. Brown has a plan to create better communities through movement and play. “Playfulness for humans is our life blood!” ––– He started as an athletically awkward kid...
View ArticleThe Proud Father of Twins
Chris Grayton is a dad who has figured out the balance of freedom and structure for his twins. ––– Like most fathers, Chris struggles and triumphs by being a cool dad who tries to figure it all out...
View ArticleEvery Child is Special Needs
What is missing in the equation for classifying a child? ––– Before I say what I am about to say, let me first give you a disclaimer: I am NOT saying anything that is “against” those we currently...
View ArticleThis Man’s Shoes
Click bait fashion articles make Dr. Kwame M. Brown gaze at his shoes. ––– We have all seen the typical click bait, often judgmental, articles about how to “look better” and “dress for success” in...
View ArticleMission San Francisco Takes a Stand for Free Play
Several young men and boys took a stand for the neighborhood in Mission San Francisco. ––– I’m going to show you this video and then we are going to have a conversation about it. Not because I want...
View ArticleWhat is the Purpose of Play?
Play is more than just fun and games, but over analysis could be killing our mammalian connection with play and community. ––– What is the Purpose of Play? Let me ask you a question in return: Which...
View ArticlePlay and Developing Ubuntu
Ubuntu is a traditional Nguni Bantu (Southern Africa) philosophy which emphasizes our common humanity. It’s primary tenet is our connectedness and interdependence as fellow human beings. ––– “I am,...
View ArticleHow to Make Everything Right in the World for a Moment
These are the moments no camera will ever capture ––– I lead a pretty busy and full life. As someone with both a demanding job and a strong sense of purpose,this is both by choice and by nature. Loving...
View ArticleConnect Four To Solve Education
Administrators, teachers, parents, and kids ___ I have worked both inside and outside the educational system, and have a plethora of family members that work in and with educational systems at every...
View ArticlePoor Kids Have Tiny Brains, Right?
Kids’ lives are being altered and derailed because people often misinterpret research. ––– I am offering here, in this article, some context and tools you can use to better interpret research. Should...
View ArticleWhen Reasons Are Called “Excuses”
Slogans like the above can be useful. But calling deep seeded reasons for human behavioral patterns “excuses” is a problem ––– In order to grow as a species, we need to understand the reasons behind...
View ArticleHow Far Can a Father’s Reach Extend?
Dr. Kwame M. Brown is empowered by community and fatherhood. ––– The serious effort to cultivate safe communities depends on the active role of good men who find a way to get directly involved. All...
View ArticleWhat’s Your Favorite Thing About Being a Father?
Two cool dads discuss fatherhood, play, community, and how we can all take an active role in cultivating a more socially sustainable future. ––– This is the first installment of The Good Men Project’s...
View ArticleAre You Sure You are a Responsible Dad?
Fatherhood starts with a the family. Yet, there is much more to being a dad. ––– Join Dr. Kwame M. Brown and the Rev. Dr. Richard Wills of First Baptist in Hampton, VA for a chat about fatherhood,...
View ArticleUsing Play to Build a Better World
“Kids are my mission.” Dr. Kwame M. Brown has a plan to create better communities through movement and play. “Playfulness for humans is our life blood!” ––– He started as an athletically awkward kid...
View ArticleThe Proud Father of Twins
Chris Grayton is a dad who has figured out the balance of freedom and structure for his twins. ––– Like most fathers, Chris struggles and triumphs by being a cool dad who tries to figure it all out...
View ArticleEvery Child is Special Needs
What is missing in the equation for classifying a child? ––– Before I say what I am about to say, let me first give you a disclaimer: I am NOT saying anything that is “against” those we currently...
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