My daughter texted me late in the afternoon last Saturday wondering what I was up to. She took practice ACT/SAT tests that morning and wanted to get out of the house to take a break. I told her I was in-between shows at Ain’t Too Proud and could meet for dinner. We had some quality…
Read moreIt Takes A Village- Even In The City
As I was walking up 8th ave with my son, a random man walking down saw my little man’s Afro. I think he felt so strongly about the fro, so he wanted to stop him give him props and show him some love for bringing the style back. He asked my son if he knew…
Read moreKaren DeCrow On Shared Parenting
Travelers
More satisfied customers of Ain’t Too Proud- Judy and Jerry Clough. They are the parents to three of the coolest people I know. Matt, Jennifer and one of my closest friends, Larisa. They came to see my show today and it was great catching up with them. I think the last time I saw them…
Read moreNew York Fails Report On Parenting After Divorce
This is from a press conference I was a part of yesterday: National Parents Organization (NPO) works to ensure that fit and willing parents receive equal time with their children during and after separation and divorce. The nonprofit works to help children enjoy the benefits of having both parents in their lives. Research shows children…
Read moreWhat I’ve learned being a stay at home dad | Glen Henry | TEDxMidAtlantic
I can relate to what he’s saying. I’ve been a stay at home father since my first child was born. I am glad I was able to be there for each step of the way of my kids’ development and wouldn’t change a thing. Jobs come and go, but you’ll never get your children’s childhood back. They…
Read moreWhy Moms Should Support Shared Parenting
Alexandra Beckman, a Kentucky mother of seven children explains how the new parenting law will reduce stress on children of divorced parents. She has a story that needs to be shared. She lives in Kentucky, the ONLY state where shared parenting(50/50) is the default when parents separate. Alexandra is an advocate for shared parenting in…
Read moreErasing Family
ERASING FAMILY investigates family bond obstruction from multiple perspectives: Children whose moms or dads have been erased from their lives and siblings who can’t see each other. Part emotional roller coaster, part investigative expose, we follow the money to expose why loving moms and dads are erased from their kid’s lives by divorce courts….
Read moreFood Adventure With My Daughter
I’ve spent most of the summer with my son. It’s been wonderful having some father/son time. My daugher has been working here and there, making a few dollars of her own. She’s also spent time with her friends and with some extended family members. Last night she contacted me to let me know that her…
Read moreWearing Each Other Out
There’s no crying in basketball!!! Are your legs broken little man? Ok then…let’s keep playing. I’m just kidding of course. I love playing basketball with my son. We played our championship today. 7 games up to 11. He wound up beating be 4-2. Man is he a tough competitor. I love pushing him to his…
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