Meet the 6-year-old whose morning routine is going viral

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Published 2023-05-22
Ayaan Diop wakes up every morning before his siblings so he can enjoy his lemon and honey tea while reading his chapter book. The 6-year-old joins TODAY with his parents, Alissa and Alpha, to share his motivating and calming routine.

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All Comments (21)
  • @WealthisoftheMind
    He sits calmly, you can tell he’s not an iPad kid. He’s reading CHAPTER BOOKS at six! He’s so well articulate for such a small age even saying thank you unprompted! Such a beautiful child, the siblings too. Go mom and dad! You are doing it right!
  • @tambert3897
    This kid is more disciplined than most adults.
  • @itsnlee
    From the way he sat with the mug and reading the book, he immediately gave CEO energy. Good job parents.
  • @toriAllisonP
    Did anyone else catch how his face lit up even more when his daddy started praising him??! Yes his momma did that as well but he seemed to light up a little more when his daddy spoke. The voice of a father MATTERS greatly especially in the life of our young boys. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
  • @kimlondon6036
    Just goes to prove how amazing a child can be when they’re in a supportive, loving home.
  • @encourage03
    He is every teacher’s dream student!!! God bless this sweet child!!!!
  • It all starts in the home. As a reading specialist I applaud this child. He is surely a special child. God Bless!
  • @AudreyC379
    A kid who likes to have some quiet time? That is indeed a rare find these days. Full respect to this kid and the parents. 🙌👑
  • @tomkurowski8443
    Kudos to his mother for encouraging him to succeed. We need more parents like this.
  • @alittlesouthernfun
    This little boy is for sure going places as he grows up! Way to go mom and dad for understanding the assignment of parenting ❤😂
  • @katewells759
    I can’t even handle the amount of cuteness here… 😩🥹♥️ He’s ADORABLE!!! 😍
  • @FirstLookReviews
    Those parents are phenomenal! Speaking such positive words over their son constantly, look what he has already accomplished in his short life. God continue to bless them 🙌👏
  • @tinayu4540
    Our world would be SO different if all parents do what these parents do. They are all amazing!
  • @rks5457
    This kid is being set up for success in academics and in mental health in general. I feel like being able to take that quiet time every day does wonders for ones self-esteem, anxiety, educational development, self control etc etc. These parents are simply amazing.
  • @blacsouljah
    Powerful when a father speaks positivity/blessing over his child.
  • @samanthabrown359
    My teacher heart just melted. He is precious. We all need a morning routine like his. Kudos to his parents. ❤
  • @dianavangeles
    Wow! His language!!! I am a speech pathologist and I am amazed by his language. Always producing complete sentences. Congrats to his parents. Great parents, great kids
  • @lowbrowrodeo
    Not every kid could do this. A great deal comes from his personality. His parents are doing good facilitating his needs.
  • @aaliyahwatkins1015
    We LOVE his book! “I am smart, I am blessed, I can anything.” I had no idea it was based off of a real kid/family.
  • @feeflava3410
    I love that his parents didn't pressure him to adhere to a memorized script. His authenticity really surfaced when he started talking about the science club & his friend, Peter (a.k.a. The Boss). 😂