Equal Parenting Rally in front of a PA courthouse!
Equal Parenting Bike Trek cyclists - Robb MacKenzie and Robert Pedersen
Equal Parenting Bike Trek Crew - Delete, Carol Rhodes and Angela Pedersen
Fathers4Justice
CRISPE
January 09, 2008
Robert Pedersen's Interview on Trial by Money with Fred Neff
Robert Pedersen discusses the National Fatherhood Summit and equal parenting rights on Trial by Money with Fred Neff.
Trial By Money can be heard live in Riverside Iowa on 1690AM and across the world through StarDust Radio's extensive online presence.
Richar Farr and Lary Holland dial in to add their perspectives to the conversations.
January 08, 2008
Robert Pedersen interviewed on Trial By Money regarding the 2008 National Fatherhood Summit
Robert Pedersen was interviewed regarding the Jan 4th 2008 National Fatherhood Summit on Trial By Money with Fred Neff.
Trial By Money can be heard live on 1690 AM in Riverside Iowa and all across the country via the StarDust Radio Network.
We will have the interview up on DaddyBlogger as soon as we receive the recording.
January 06, 2008
National Fatherhood Summit Jan 4 2008 - A smashing success!
The Media Coverage of the 2008 National Fatherhood Summit in Grand Rapids, MI was truly impressive! Four different TV News stations, 7 Radio Stations and 6 different newspaper reporters were present at this event! My husband, Robert Pedersen, was given a standing ovation for his efforts in promoting this event. It was incredible and I was so happy for him that I had to hold back my tears.
The energy level during the event was high! The breakfast and lunch was excellent! The networking was priceless! The general opinion was that this event was outstanding and we had a full room!
There were people from all over the United States! Alabama, California, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania - just to name a few. Many different orgnizations were present at this oustanding event.
Minister Ronald Smith has clearly become a nationally known advocate and leader. Special thanks for all of the work Children Need Both Parents, Inc put into this summit.
Special thanks to the sponsors of the National Fatherhood Summit: 1) Children Need Both Parents, Inc. 2) Dads and Moms of Michigan & 3) Abundant Life Ministries
View Channel 13 News Coverage Video and Robert and Angela Pedersen Interview
A short break in a very productive day. Darrick Scott-Farnsworth (right)
L-R-F-B Rep. Pearce, Rep. Jones, Rep. Hoogendyk, Bishop Durham, Ed Bartlett Rep. Stahl, Pat McElligot
Dr. Mike Ross - Michigan Family Rights Coalition
Robert and Angela Pedersen
Robert Pedersen and Dr. Stephen Walker
Judge Willie Lipscomb
Minister Ronald Smith
Senator Mark Jansen
Rep. Hoogendyk
Rep. Tom Pearce
Rep. Robert Dean
Torm Howse 
Robert and Angela Pedersen 
Darrick Scott-Farnsworth and Pat McElligot 
Rep Rick Jones 
Robin Denison - Parental Alienation Syndrome Awareness Organization and Nash
Fathers4Justice
There were numerous other speakers that we do not have pictures of yet and hope to post them here in the future!
This is the first event leading up to the 2nd Annual Family Preservation Festival in Washington, D.C.
MEDIA COVERAGE
WZZM Channel 13 News
WGVU NPR/PBS Interview
Christ's News Service - 6 different Michigan Christian radio stations.
Robert Pedersen was interviewed by Christ's News Service regarding the National Fatherhood Summit. This interview will play shortly after this event.
http://www.mlive.com/news/grpress/index.ssf?/base/news-39/1199284517190120.xml&coll=6&thispage=1
http://www.lsj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071230/NEWS01/712300590
and
http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008801010325
http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071228/NEWS01/71228001
and
http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071229/NEWS01/712290311/1002/NEWS01
and self published article in Battle Creek Enquirer with picture of Robert & Angela Pedersen
http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080106/NEIGHBORHOODS03/801060324
http://hollandsentinel.com/stories/122907/religion_20071229073.shtml
http://www.wzzm13.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=85759
http://www.wwmt.com/news/fatherhood_1345977___article.html/summit_grand.html
http://www.woodtv.com/global/story.asp?s=7581067&ClientType=Printable
http://glennsacks.com/blog/?p=1652
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/topics/Summit
LaGrange Daily News - Georgia!!
January 03, 2008
January 01, 2008
Battle Creek Enquirer Covers The National Fatherhood Summit
The Media Coverage of the National Fatherhood Summit continues to grow! A Child's Right was able to obtain the coverage for the Jan 4 2008 National Fatherhood Summit in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Buy a Jan 1st paper to view or view this story online now.
December 29, 2007
December 28, 2007
2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek Media Coverage. 2008 looks even better!!
Below is a list of media coverage of the 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek. 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek - we are striving to further grow our media coverage. Things are looking promising and we are already getting some inquiries of this exciting event. The 2008 cyclists will be Robb MacKenzie, Robert Pedersen and our new cyclist Brian Downs, Esq. Stay tuned for more.
The media and blogger coverage of the Equal Parenting Bike Trek has been simply amazing! This list will continue to grow as time nears the departure date of August 11th, 2007 for an area very close to the Lansing, Michigan Capitol. There will be media coverage throughout the entire 700 miles Robb MacKenzie and Robert Pedersen will have to pedal. We are also aware of post-D.C. Rally interviews that are already scheduled.
For media inquiries please contact Angela Pedersen at
269-420-3203
This media and blogger coverage list will be updated on a frequent basis! This is a long list for a very good reason! Children deserve better! Children deserve equal time with both fit and willing parents.
(**NOTE** On the left tab you can select pages and posts...look to see very frequent and numerous posts each day)
Channel 3 WWMT TV News Video
Fox News Promo Video
Fox News Channel 17 Full Interview
NEWS 8 WOOD TV
Phyllis Schlafly - NATIONAL MEDIA BREAK FOR THE EQUAL PARENTING BIKE TREK! If you have no clue as to why Phyllis Schlafly covering Robert Pedersen's Hero Dad Runner-Up Win and the EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek is an incredible honor...you may need a refresher in a history course! This is HUGE! Lawyer, Author, Columnist, Political Analyst, founder of Eagle Forum, a legend, etc. Phyllis Schlafly's articles are syndicated in over 100 newspapers nationwide and her radio talk show is on over 460 stations nationwide! Phyllis Schlafly pictured below on right.
Radio Lia Show - Nationwide audience! CMA Award winner! A Media powerhouse! Listen to the unedited radio interview of Equal Parenting Bike Trek cyclists Robert Pedersen and Robb MacKenzie!
Battle Creek Enquirer - Circulation of over 35,000 with an even greater readership!
Human Events - Newspaper since 1944
1240 AM WJIM The Big Show with Michael Patrick Shiels - Very popular in Michigan! *Listen Below*
1240 AM WJIM The Big Show with Michael Patrick Shiels Interview #2
Philly Burbs - Philly based newspapers
Author Carey Roberts - This article will be in numerous newspapers and blogs across the country!
Michigan Bicycling Magazine - coming soon!
Red State - Top Conservative Blog in the nation!
First Gentleman Daniel Mulhern Radio Show - Link coming soon!
Recognition by the City of Battle Creek Mayor and Commission
Recognition by Calhoun County Michigan
Congressional Recognition from U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow
Adrian Daily Telegram - download pdf file below
Download adrian_daily_telegram_article.pdf - An excellent and must read editorial!
Lansing State Journal - Link coming soon!
WINN 98.5 FM - Listen below!
On Second Thought TV with William Wagener
Michigan Office of the Governor - Letter of Congratulations from Michigan's First Gentleman Daniel Mulhern
State of Michigan Special Tribute
Press Release Congressman Tim Walberg
Best Life Magazine's Hero Dad Contest - 3 million readers nationwide!
Channel 6 News WLUC (U.P. Michigan) - Link and video coming soon!
Stardust Radio Network - Listen to this entertaining radio interview.
Hastings Banner - Front Page News!
Christ's News Service with Sondra Gunderman - 6 different radio networks will run radio interview in Michigan
Bend Weekly - Oregon based newspaper
WBCK 930 AM Talk Radio *Listen Below*
Radio Lia Hot Topics - link coming soon!
The Father Life Magazine - link coming soon!
Detroit News - Reporter Libby Spencer
Capitol Hill Coffee House - David Usher
Emmett Township Supervisor and Township Board
Mens News Daily - David R. Usher
Glenn Sacks #1 - Columnist/Talk Radio Host
Glenn Sacks #2 - Columnist/Talk Radio Host
Studio 1714 (Flint, MI) (Below)
Arkansas Republican Assemblies
iFeminists - Carey Roberts
That's Saul Folks! Michigan Republican Party Blog
Calhoun County Republican Blog
The Controversial One - Akindele - Metro Michigan
Protein Wisdom #1 - Must visit, top ranked blog
Protein Wisdom #2 - Must visit, top ranked blog
Neatorama - 47th ranked blog in the WORLD!!
Feminist 4 Fathers - Teri Stoddard - Mens News Daily
Battle Creek Shopper - link coming soon!
Dean's World - Excellent Blog
Murdoc Online - One of the best military based blogs
Lary Holland - National Title IV-D Expert
North Decoder - Top political blog in ND
Davout - Canada
An Irishman - Ireland
Masculinisme - British Columbia
Menz Issues - New Zealand
Callum Phoenix' Rising - U.K.
Divorce/Child Support: The Destruction of America
Mens News Daily - Carey Roberts
Download news07.pdf - Adrian Daily Telegram Local News Briefs
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2008 National Fatherhood Summit Jan 4th Grand Rapids Michigan
It is very important to note that this Fatherhood Summit is a National event and NOT exclusive to just Michigan. This is the first event leading up to the 2nd Annual Family Preservation Festival which is to take place on August 15th-17th 2008 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.The Fatherhood Summit will bring together husbands, wives, mothers, fathers and grandparents in an effort to begin the New Year recognizing the need for repair of fatherhood nationwide.
So...why should you attend?
This event is packed with an incredible list of speakers, elected officials and family preservation experts!
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
Judge Willie Lipscomb 36th District Court Detroit
Edward Bartlett - RADAR
Carol Rhodes - Author "FOC Enemy of the Family"
Cmdr. James Semerad - Dads and Moms of Michigan
Carol Rhodes - Author "FOC Enemy of the Family"
Cmdr. James Semerad - Dads and Moms of Michigan
Apostle Arthur Bailey - Abundant Life Ministries
Bishop W. Durham - Families for Justice and Equality
Robert Pedersen - A Child's Right, DaddyBlogger & Equal Parenting Bike Trek Cyclist
Bishop W. Durham - Families for Justice and Equality
Robert Pedersen - A Child's Right, DaddyBlogger & Equal Parenting Bike Trek Cyclist
Mike McCormick - ACFC
Dr. Stephen Walker - ACFC
Rev. Edward Pinkney - BANCO
Lary Holland - Get off the Bench
Tony Taylor - Dads Custody Support Group
Bessie Hudgins - Three Sides to Every Story, Inc
Minister Ronald Smith - Children Need Both Parents, Inc
Mr. Sal Frasca
Representative Rick Jones Judicial Committee
Representative Tom Pearce - Child and Family Services Committee
Dr. Stephen Walker - ACFC
Rev. Edward Pinkney - BANCO
Lary Holland - Get off the Bench
Tony Taylor - Dads Custody Support Group
Bessie Hudgins - Three Sides to Every Story, Inc
Minister Ronald Smith - Children Need Both Parents, Inc
Mr. Sal Frasca
Representative Rick Jones Judicial Committee
Representative Tom Pearce - Child and Family Services Committee
Representative Glenn Steil Child and Family Services Committee
Representative Robert Dean Co Chair Child and Family Services Committee
Dr. Michael Ross - Family Rights Coalition
Representative John Stahl
Robin Denison - Parental Alienation Awareness Organization
Representative Robert Dean Co Chair Child and Family Services Committee
Dr. Michael Ross - Family Rights Coalition
Representative John Stahl
Robin Denison - Parental Alienation Awareness Organization
Torm Howse - United Civil Rights Councils of America
TENTATIVE SPEAKERS
Dr. Olu Shabazz
"Possible Address Via Taped Interview"
Dr. Linda Neilsen - President of ACFC & Author "Embracing your Father"
Dr. Linda Neilsen - President of ACFC & Author "Embracing your Father"
AGENDA
January 3rd Registration and Fellowship 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
January 4th Agenda:
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM - Prayer Breakfast
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - SPEAKERS
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch - Book Signing
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Domestic Violence Law Reform
501(c)(3) instructions - Organizing
Medication of Children
Spiritual Aspect of Fatherhood
Title IV-D
Parental Alienation
Family Preservation and Reconciliation Act
3:00 - 4:30 PM
PRAYER - FELLOWSHIP - UNITY
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Who is Invited
This Event is for Wives, Husbands, Mothers and Fathers, and Grandparents...All Family Support Units.
We are Beginning the Year on One Accord and Interjecting the Spiritual Aspect of Fatherhood Combined with Activism.
Bring Your Planners and Let's Get Busy.
This is the First of a Series of Events Leading to DCRally2008.
Sponsored By
Children Need Both Parents - an ACFC affiliate
Dads and Moms of Michigan - an ACFC affiliate
And Abundant Life Ministries
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:
Minister Ronald Smith
Children Need Both Parents, Inc.
616-301-1515
This Event is for Wives, Husbands, Mothers and Fathers, and Grandparents...All Family Support Units.
We are Beginning the Year on One Accord and Interjecting the Spiritual Aspect of Fatherhood Combined with Activism.
Bring Your Planners and Let's Get Busy.
This is the First of a Series of Events Leading to DCRally2008.
Sponsored By
Children Need Both Parents - an ACFC affiliate
Dads and Moms of Michigan - an ACFC affiliate
And Abundant Life Ministries
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:
Minister Ronald Smith
Children Need Both Parents, Inc.
616-301-1515
or visit the National Fatherhood Summit Webpage
WHERE: Abundant Life Ministries
1725 Division SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
1725 Division SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
December 25, 2007
Denmark Makes Joint Custody Mandatory In Most Cases. America Supports Child Abuse.
America has an opportunity to learn from failures in Europe. Many countries are creating mandatory joint custody (certain exclusions apply) laws and are becoming more family friendly. Children have a fundamental, God-given right to be loved, educated, guided and nurtured by both fit and willing parents. To deny this right is child abuse.
LAW SPARKS BOOM IN JOINT CUSTODY CASES
The legal system is preparing for a rush of fathers seeking joint custody of their children when revised parenting laws go into effect next week. The new parental law, which becomes valid on 1 October, is designed to give additional rights - and responsibilities - to both fathers and mothers. While current, decade-old legislation requires parents to reach an agreement before joint custody is granted, the new law establishes co-parenting as the norm - even after a divorce.
Under the new rules, joint custody can only be repealed if serious concerns for a child’s safety such as abuse come to light. The law requires that after a divorce, parents share a range of responsibilities ranging from taking children to school to ensuring the former spouse has information about school activities. Children themselves will also have more say under the legislation, as child welfare authorities will interview them on parental custody matters.
Experts are concerned, however, that the revisions could result in a flood of new law suits. Anja Cordes, chairman of the national organisation of lawyers dealing with custody cases, was a member of the committee, which drew up the law’s proposals. She stated that although the political will was in place to establish co-parenting after a failed marriage, feuding parents might lack the ability to put their differences behind them for the good of the child. ‘It will take time before parents learn to separate parenting with partnership and to stop seeking revenge through their child,’ she told Berlingske Tidende newspaper. She also predicted longer processing times for child welfare authorities in future cases, as parents who had lost custody cases in the past seek the chance to have their case retried. Anette Hummelshøj, the head of Department of Family Affairs, admitted the new law could place an additional strain on the legal system. ‘But our expectation is that when the courts have established a clear line for the legal area, a higher number of parents will be able to settle either inside or outside the courts.’
The Copenhagen Post 
September 26, 2007
December 22, 2007
A Child's Right will soon become A Child's Right, Inc.
There will be several fund raising events to help A Child's Right raise the funds to fully complete our 501c3 application. The process has already started but we will soon need additional funds to meet several federal requirements for a 501c3 non-profit corporation.
2008 will be an exciting year for this organization. In 2008 A Child's Right will also form a much closer alliance with Children Need Both Parents, Inc which is led by Minister Ronald Smith. A Child's Right will also once again be a major supporter of the upcoming 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek. There will be three cyclists this year: Robb MacKenzie, Robert Pedersen and Attorney Brian Downs, Esq. We are very confident that the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek will obtain even more press and media coverage compared to the 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek!! We were very impressed with the media coverage of the 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek.
Thank you to all who have contributed to the success of A Child's Right, DaddyBlogger and the Equal Parenting Bike Trek over 2007. Have a safe and happy holiday season!
Special Thanks to Darrick Scott-Farnsworth, the Executive Director of A Child's Right, and a major force of change in child custody laws! Darrick is an incredible leader, advocate and personal friend. Thanks also to: All ACR volunteers, Paul and Elaine Pedersen, Dr. Eric Pedersen, Marc Pedersen, Sgt. Mike Pedersen, Gladys Kirch, Phil Wurm, Joe Jurecki, Chet Merda, Carol Rhodes, Robb MacKenzie, Robert Pedersen, Ronald Smith, Dr. A Smith, Mike Saxton, Jim Semerad, Rich Postma, Dr. Ross, Jay Fedewa, Brian Downs, Esq., Richar Farr, Dr. Stephen Baskerville, Dr. Stephen Walker, Bessie Hudgins, Glenn Sacks, David Levy, Esq, CRISPE, F4J, Delete, Lary Holland, Chris Paris, Brian Kleiman, Jeff Kapteyn, Esq, Jane Spies, Murray Davis, Torm Howse, Dave Usher, Bob Horvath, Jeff Thompson, Jim Wozniak, Angelo Lobo, Louisiana Dads, Battle Creek Honda, Malcom Hatfield, Pat McElligott, Murdoc Online, Kalpesh Gandhi, Edward Barlett, SAFE, Mike McCormick, John Maguire, Robin Denison, Studio 1714, the media which covered the Equal Parenting Bike Trek, to all the donors of time and money to the Equal Parenting Bike Trek, and so many more who helped our organization. If we forgot to thank you please don't take it personally!
Angela Pedersen, RN
A Child's Right - EQUAL time with both fit and willing parents after divorce!