I found this photo in my albums while looking for a particular picture. It made me a little sad. I met Kangol Kid at a National Parents Organization event back in 2019. He was there to speak about fatherhood and the family court system, as was I. When I met him, I was surprised but…
Read moreMotown writers and Temptations’ Otis Williams unite with Broadway’s ‘Ain’t Too Proud’
Legendary Motown writers Eddie and Brian Holland are joined by the cast of Broadway’s “Ain’t Too Proud” for a medley of their hit songs.
Read moreThe Best Interests Of The Child Includes Access to Both Parents
On a typical Monday evening, Alex goes to bed with hugs and kisses from two loving parents. After Alex is taken to school the next day, one parent moves out because the couple agrees they can’t live together anymore. Tuesday evening after school, Alex gets home and only sees one of his two loving parents. Alex does…
Read moreWilliam Fabricius’ Research on Divorce and Fathers: “Equal parenting time is a public health issue.”
William Fabricius, associate professor at the ASU Department of Psychology, is a pioneer in research on divorced children and long-term health outcomes. Arizona’s new child custody law went into effect five years ago, and the first evaluation will be published in the spring issue of the Journal of Divorce and Remarriage. Fabricius, associate professor of…
Read moreA Pleasant Surprise
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 moreShared Parenting
The National Parents Organization just released its 2019 Shared Parenting Report Card which is done every 5 years. The report raises a clear issue. Why must kids miss out on certain family relationships when parents divorce or separate? It’s cruel to have children who love both parents suddenly lose access to everything they knew. It’s cruel…
Read moreTraveling Light
I saw this young man get on the bus on 14th street with his drums the other day. It’s one thing I’ve never done in my 26 years living here. I always had a car, so I never took my gear on public transportation. I played a few weddings and corporate events over the years…
Read moreHighlights From The National Parents Organization Shared Parenting Report Card Press Conference
“We have a highlight reel from the press conference for our Shared Parenting Report Card available on YouTube! This short video includes highlights from our wonderful speakers, including Ginger Gentile, Don Hubin, Kangol Kid, Dr. Jeff Gardere, and men and women who were impacted by not having shared parenting, either as parents or as children…
Read moreKaren DeCrow On Shared Parenting
An F for Failure!
“Consider this, a sadly typical scenario: Monday evening, Jordan goes to bed with hugs and kisses from two loving parents. Later, unknown to Jordan, the parents agree that they can no longer live together, and they separate. Tuesday morning, Jordan is greeted and sent off to school by only one of them, and only one…
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