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ABOUT.COM, A Top 15 Content Provider, Covers the Equal Parenting Bike Trek

Last week we had the incredible experience of having Instapundit, one of the world's top ranked news and political blogs, cover the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek. This single post by Instapundit exposed thousands upon thousands of people to this inspirational story.

So many news blogs are covering the 758 mile Equal Parenting Bike Trek that we are finding new coverage on a daily basis.  OVER One Hundred blogs have already covered this event.

ABOUT.COM, owned by the New York Times and recognized as a top 15 content site, just covered the 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek.  In less than 24 hours, thousands of readers have visited the main event page for the Equal Parenting Bike Trek! 

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Barry County Michigan Parental Rights Symposium April 6 2008

PRESS RELEASE
April 4, 2008
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Angela Pedersen, R.N.
A Child's Right
269-420-3203

Barry County Michigan

Parental Rights Symposium

April 6 2008 2pm
The Thomas Jefferson Democratic Hall
328 South Jefferson Street, Hastings, MI, 49058
Hastings, Michigan - April 6 2008 - The Barry County Michigan Parental Rights Symposium will be held on Sunday, April 6, 2 PM, at The Thomas Jefferson Democratic Hall, 328 South Jefferson Street, Hastings, MI, 49058

Dynamic and experienced speakers will be present to discuss Michigan's family law court systems and how their actions adversely affect Michigan's families and children.  Michigan House Bill 4564 (Equal Parenting) and Michigan House Joint Resolution NN (2008) will also be discussed.  All Michigan citizens and members of the Michigan media are encouraged to attend.

Featured Speakers Will Include:

Jack Hoogendyk, State Representative(R), District 61, U.S. Senate candidate, 2008.

Rick Jones, State Representative(R), District 71.

Mr. Scott Hudson, Democratic candidate for State House District 43 seat, 2008.

Mr. Brian Downs, Esq., Kent County Circuit Court Judicial candidate, 2008. 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek cyclist, Cycling For Children.

Ms. Carol Rhodes, former Calhoun County Friend of the Court Enforcement Officer. You will not want to miss her speech as she exposes the corruption of Michigan's child custody evaluations and family court systems.

Mr. Robert Pedersen, Co-founder of "A Child's Right", 2007 Men's Health Best Life magazine's "National Hero Dad" contest runner-up, 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek cyclist, 2008 cyclist, Cycling For Children.

Mr. Lary Holland, Michigan family rights advocate, national expert on Social Security Title IV-D, the financial incentives behind denying children the love, care, guidance and nurturing of both of their fit and willing parents.  Host of the popular talk show "Get Off The Bench".

Mr. Mike Saxton, Dads and Moms of Michigan District Advocate, 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek cyclist, Cycling for Children.

Topics of discussion will include The Equal Parenting Bill, House Bill 4564, House Joint Resolution NN, the proposed "Parental Rights" Constitutional Amendment, and the Barry County Friend of the Court.

We are inviting parents and grandparents to come and learn the truth about Michigan's family law court system.

Learn why children have a fundamental right to be loved, guided, educated and nurtured equally by both fit and willing parents.

Media - Please accept this invitation to participate in the coverage of this incredible community event.



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Michigan House Bill 4564 and Michigan House Joint Resolution NN in the Kalamazoo Gazette

Yet another LTE printed by A Child's Right.  Darrick Scott-Farnsworth in the Kalamzazoo Gazette.

Support Equal Parenting Measures in Legislature

It is time for Michigan to recognize and for citizens to demand there be a fundamental right to parent your children within the state's constitution and family law. To this end, I implore everyone to actively support both the ``parental rights'' resolution and House Bill 4564, the ``equal parenting bill.''

Children are a part of the family and they have the right to the love of both of their parents and their extended family, too. Allowing the state, without due process of law through the courts and government child welfare bureaucracies, to interrupt the child-parent relationship has destroyed many childhoods and caused untold damage to our society.

Parents should have the right to decide how their children are educated and medicated as long as there is no clear evidence that these choices will seriously harm their children. Demonstrating to children that the family is important by making sure that both parents and the entire family are respected will give children the courage to have a family of their own.

In divorce cases, the state is allowed, through the supposed best interest of the child criteria, to pressure most fathers to relinquish custody to the mother or be denied custody in court because they want to create winners and losers instead of promoting joint custody.

HB 4564 and Resolution NN will help ensure that children will have the stability and love of both of their fit, willing and able parents.

Darrick Scott-Farnsworth

Executive Director, A Child's Right

PDF File of LTE: Download DSFKZOO.pdf

Shared Parenting Facts and Fiction

Kalamazoo Gazette Kalamazoo A Child's Right Darrick Scott-Farnsworth Michigan House Bill 4564 Michigan House Joint Resolution NN (2008)

Darrick Scott-Farnsworth's article in the Battle Creek Enquirer. Michigan House Bill 4564 and HJR-NN

Kids need love of both parents

It is time for Michigan to recognize and for citizens to demand that there be a fundamental right to parent your children within our state's constitution and family law. I implore everyone to actively support both 2008-HJR-NN the "parental rights" resolution and HB 4564 the "equal parenting bill."

Children are a part of the family and they have the right to the love of both parents and their extended family too.  Allowing the state without due process of law through the courts and government child welfare bureaucracies to interrupt the child-parent relationship has destroyed many childhoods and caused untold damage to our society.  Parents should have the right to decide how their children are educated and medicated as long as there is no clear evidence that these choices will seriously harm their children. Allowing parents to raise children with their values and beliefs ensures a level of diversity that makes our society strong.

In an intact family children benefit from the love and care of two parents involved significantly in their life. The state and divorce/custody industry operators create opposing parents that clash, costing large sums of money and destroying the child-parent relationship in the supermajority of cases. The state is allowed through the supposed best interest of the child criteria to pressure most fathers to relinquish custody to the mother or be denied custody in court. The standard visitation schedule averages out to four to six days a month based on age of the child and will never be changed unless the parents agree or there is clear and convincing evidence of problems in the custodial home. HB 4564 and HJR-NN will help ensure that children will have the stability and love of both of their fit, willing and able parents.

Darrick Scott-Farnsworth

Augusta

Copy of Actual Article  Download DarricksfArticle.pdf 

Michigan House Bill 4564 - Ross Township Michigan Passes A Resolution In Support Of HB4564

Darrick Scott-Farnsworth, Executive Director of A Child's Right, moves Ross Township Michigan to pass a resolution in support of Michigan House Bill 4564.  Yet, another excellent example of leadership! 4-6 days a month is child abuse and we thank Ross Township for their support of Michigan House Bill 4564.

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Who is Minister Ronald Smith?

Minister Ronald Smith is the founder of Children Need Both Parents, Inc.  Ronald Smith has lit Michigan on fire and given the equal parenting rights movement a much needed boost of energy and passion.  Ronald Smith is also the author of the book "Cheated".  He is someone I consider a very close friend.

National Fatherhood Summit - Robert and Angela Pedersen

A speech that got many fired up and was well received by all.  Robert and Angela Pedersen - Co-Founders of A Child's Right.  Speaking at the Jan 4th 2008 National Fatherhood Summit in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

To understand the reference to "monkey butt" see this video:

The 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek - Aug 7th - Lansing Michigan Capitol

To volunteer for this event:  http://www.achildsright.net/html/volunteer.html 

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.

Please regsiter now for this historic event!

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! 

Please Attend the Van Buren County Equal Parenting Symposium on Nov. 14th

Have You Been Hurt by the Family
Court in Van Buren County?

– Why are children forced to forfeit one of
their parents and denied the love, care, and
guidance of a fit and able parent?

– Do You Have Only a Minimum Amount of
Time with Your Children?

– Have You Been Threatened with
Incarceration If You Don’t Pay Child Support?

YOU’RE NOT ALONE.

Please attend the
Equal Parenting Symposium
on Wednesday, November 14, 2007
to find out what is wrong with the Family
Court and what you can do about it.
This event will take place at the Carnegie
Center (old Paw Paw Library), 129 S.
Kalamazoo St. (M-40), Paw Paw, Michigan
from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Questions? Call 616-291-1685

Numerous speakers such as:

Carol Rhodes - Former Child Support Enforcement Officer and author of Friend of the Court Enemy of the Family

Ronald Smith - Children Need Both Parents, Inc.

Darrick Scott-Farnsworth - A Child's Right

and many more!

A Child's Right soon to become A Child's Right, Inc.

Early 2008 A Child's Right will team up with Children Need Both Parents, Inc for a fund-raiser in the Battle Creek Michigan area for the sole purpose of obtaining the final funding for a non-profit corporation.  A Child's Right is honored to work closely with Minister Ronald Smith and Children Need Both Parents, Inc.  This will certainly be an exciting event and a night of fun for all.

A Child's Right was started in recognition of Robert Pedersen's son and daughter.  The organization was created to help parents, children and communities with the negative ramifications of divorce.  A Child's Right has also been very active in working on equal parenting bills in the state of Michigan.  A Child's Right was also very active in helping with the 2007 Family Preservation Rally and the Equal Parenting Bike Trek. 

A Child's Right has affiliated itself with Dads and Moms of Michigan and Children Need Both Parents, Inc.  What started out as a dream will soon become a reality - A Child's Right will soon become a non-profit corporation and will align itself very closely with Children Need Both Parents, Inc which is increasing being recognized as a significant national organization.  Stay tuned for more information on the fund-raising event to help make this a reality.  We are very thankful for the leadership of our Executive Director - Darrick Scott-Farnsworth and all of those who have chosen to volunteer for A Child's Right.

Minister Ronald Smith of Children Need Both Parents Inc.

Equal Parenting Cyclist's Interview on WINN 98.5FM

Robert Pedersen, one of the Equal Parenting Bike Trek Cyclists, was interviewed on WINN 98.5FM regarding his 700 mile bicycle trek from Lansing, MI to Washington, D.C.  Following is the uncut and unedited version of this interview on the country music radio station WINN 98.5FM.

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Equal Parenting Cyclist Recognized by City of Battle Creek

Pedersen Received Formal Recognition From the City of Battle Creek Mayor and Commission for the 700 mile Equal Parenting Bike Trek and his Runner-Up win in Best Life Magazine's National Hero Dad Contest!  What an honor!

 

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Equal Parenting Bike Trek - My Personal Reflections Part Two

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Robb and I were not even half way to Adrian, Michigan and we already had a near collision caused by a piece of road debris in Lansing.  Whatever I ran over it demolished my tire, tube and finally my rear wheel.  I wish I could have seen how it looked flying down the streets of Lansing with sparks shooting from my rear wheel as I attempted to avoid a near collision with Robb plus come to a complete stop.  Perhaps I should not have joked around that I was willing to arrive on bicycle to D.C. by any means necessary?

Six hundred dollars later I was back on the road pedaling towards Adrian Michigan which was our first planned stop.  Keeping a steady pace while pedaling I started to examine several of my thoughts.  How is it that elected officials, such as Representative Brenda Clack, are allowed to play politics with our families and children?  Why did Michigan Republicans seem to fight for the rights of families and children more than the Democrats?  All I heard last election was that Michigan Democrats were for the average Michigan family. 

The police escort we received from the Adrian Police Department was very much appreciated and would speed up our arrival time to the welcome party.  I would find out later that there was an incredible editorial written by the Adrian Daily Telegram which is one of the few newspapers left in Michigan that are not afraid to ask tough and balanced questions to both Republicans and Democrats.  Many view their writing as the “Fox News Channel” of Michigan Newspapers.  Contrast this type of journalism with the Flint Journal.  The Flint Journal has yet to report on the fact that Brenda Clack, a Michigan House Representative out of the Flint area, is not only holding Michigan House Bill 4564 “hostage” but she also refused to support HR 162.

It was fantastic to round the corner and see the purple flags that had been placed as a way to welcome us to the party in Adrian Michigan.  It was a relief to not only take a break but to also see so many whom I consider to be good friends.  It was the first time I was to see the massive banner which Delete had made the night prior which was very impressive and something that we would use throughout the entire 700 mile bike trek.  It was great to see Jim Semerad whom I had not seen in several months.  Jim Semerad runs the organization Dads and Moms of Michigan which was one of our main sponsors for the Equal Parenting Bike Trek. 

I personally felt a tremendous obligation to achieve the most media attention I possibly could, not only for Dads and Moms of Michigan, but for all of those who donated for this amazing event.  The Equal Parenting Bike Trek certainly obtained this difficult objective.  I was especially thankful to all of my family members who donated, such as my brother Marc and many more.  I was also surprised with the support of two friends, Jeff Thompson and Bob Horvath, which I had known since the seventh grade.  Every donation in time or money was heartfelt by Robb and I!  When you undertake a project that is close to your heart you NEVER forget those who donated their time or money to help you make it a success. 

I made one huge mistake in Adrian at the welcoming party.  I ate a hotdog that would haunt me for another 70 + miles.  Robb warned me that there was no way my body would digest it with the type of strenuous exercise we still had ahead of us for that day.  He was correct and I was nauseous for the rest of the day.  This hotdog would continue to haunt me with the Equal Parenting Bike Trek chase vehicle crew making jokes along the way about it.  I enjoyed their sense of humor!  Robb and I finally reached the Ohio border.

We met some of the nicest people along our 700 plus mile cycling trek to the Family Preservation Rally.  Many were amazed that we were truly pedaling the entire way to Washington, D.C.  I proudly told everyone that would listen that I was doing this for my son and daughter.  Our favorite places for a brief stop were the numerous produce stands where we would fuel up.  A picture that was taken at one of the produce stands in Ohio would soon be turned into a parody picture of what would later occur a day before the Family Preservation Rally.  Fathers4Justice surprised everyone and stormed the Lincoln Memorial to officially kick off their start in the United States.

What would soon become one of my personal highlights of the entire 700 mile bicycle trek was our meeting with the massive 43 ft long CRISPE bus!  Later that day I would suffer from a heat stroke while Robb and I attempted to make it on time for a rally planned in Ohio with Fathers4Justice and the CRISPE bus crew. 

One highlight the following day is in PA when CRISPE, Fathers4Justice and the Equal Parenting Bike Trek Crew had a rally in front of a Pittsburgh, PA courthouse.

Part 3 coming soon…with so many more memories to be made!

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Photos

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Videos

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Guestbook - Please Sign

Media Coverage of the Equal Parenting Bike Trek

Fathers4Justice, CRISPE and Equal Parenting Bike Trek Swarm a PA Couthouse

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Photos

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Videos

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Guestbook - Please Sign

Media Coverage of the Equal Parenting Bike Trek

Part Two of the Equal Parenting Bike Trek on Studio 1714

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Interview on Studio 1714 Part One and Two

Part One

Part Two

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Photos

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Videos

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Guestbook - Please Sign

Media Coverage of the Equal Parenting Bike Trek

Equal Parenting Cyclists Interviewed by Studio 1714

Equal Parenting Cyclists, Robert Pedersen and Robb MacKenzie, interviewed by Studio 1714 out of Flint, Michigan.

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Photos

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Videos

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Guestbook - Please Sign

Media Coverage of the Equal Parenting Bike Trek

Robert Pedersen and Robb MacKenzie were honored with a State of Michigan Special Tribute for the 700 mile Equal Parenting Bike Trek

Robert Pedersen and Robb MacKenzie were honored with a State of Michigan Special Tribute for the 700 mile Equal Parenting Bike Trek from Lansing Michigan to Washington, D.C.  This is simply incredible and truly an honor to receive this rare distinction from the State of Michigan.  2007 has been an amazing year for the Equal Parenting Bike Trek. Wait till you see how big 2008 will be for the Equal Parenting Bike Trek and there are a few surprises already which we can't wait to leak out soon!

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Photos

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Videos

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Guestbook - Please Sign

Media Coverage of the Equal Parenting Bike Trek

Full Unedited Version of the Radio Lia Show Interview on the Equal Parenting Bike Trek

Looking back at the start of what would be tremendous media coverage of the Equal Parenting Bike Trek. The full unedited version of the Radio Lia Show interview on the Equal Parenting Bike Trek.

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Photos

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Videos

Equal Parenting Bike Trek Guestbook - Please Sign

Media Coverage of the Equal Parenting Bike Trek

Equal Parenting Bike Trek - Videos and Photos being updated daily

Cycling4Children.com Follow The Equal Parenting Bike Trek

Please review the information here at DaddyBlogger!  If you are following the EQUAL Parenitng Bike Trek please visit our dedicated website at www.cycling4children.com .

There will not be any new posts at DaddyBlogger.com until the completion of the EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek and the Family Preservation Rally.  Thank you for your support.

Cycling4Children.com - Coming soon - The dedicated website for the EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek

There is nothing small about this!  The dedicated website for the EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek will soon launch! 

www.cycling4children.com

Watch Robert Pedersen and Robb MacKenzie during their 700 mile trek to bring awareness to a child's fundamental right to equal time with both fit and willing parents after a divorce.

View their trek via GPS!!!  View frequently uploaded videos and pictures!!!  This will be the start of something that year after year will become massive in scope!  Already the media and blogger coverage has been outstanding!

View the Complete Media and Blogger List for the EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek

Support Michigan House Bill 4564

August 18th, 2007 Family Preservation Washington, D.C. Rally

Robert Pedersen to speak before thousands on August 18th 2007 in Washinton, D.C.

Robert Pedersen will speak to thousands on August 18th, 2007 in Washington, D.C.  This will be an exciting moment in history for all who attend!  Yes, the idea originated right here in Michigan!!  To view the speakers list (subject to change) please visit the Family Preservation D.C. Rally website.  Make sure that you make the effort to show on August 18th so that you can welcome Robert Pedersen and Robb MacKenzie after they complete their 700 mile bike trek from Lansing, MI to Washington, D.C.

NOTE:  Exciting news continues with the EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek.  We have several new TV interviews scheduled and one of the largest newspapers in Michigan is set to interview Robert Pedersen this week!!  Stay tuned for more information!!

Carol Rhodes, author of "Friend of the Court Enemy of the Family", joins the media/supply van for the EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek

Carol Rhodes, the famous author of the book "Friend of the Court Enemy of the Family", joins the media/supply van for the EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek!!  Fantastic News!!  I consider Carol to be a close friend and I am deeply touched by her committment to ensure the success of the EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek.  My wife, Angela Pedersen, is also thrilled that Carol will be assisting her along the route from Lansing, MI to Washington, D.C.  Carol and my wife will be helping to pass out literature, seek new media interviews along the route to D.C, discuss her unique perspective with the press and will help ensure the safety of Robb MacKenzie and I along our 700 mile bike trek. (Picture above - Robert Pedersen and Carol Rhodes).

Friend of the court enemy of the family: Surviving the child support system and divorce racket

Listen to the shocking Carol Rhodes and Robert Pedersen interview on KRights Radio!

EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek Updates and Complete Media List

Support Michigan House Bill 4564

Brenda Clack HB 4564

August 18th Washington, D.C. Rally

News 8 Wood TV coverage of Robert Pedersen's Hero Dad win and the EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek

Robert Pedersen, Runner-Up winner of Best Life Magazine's National Hero Dad Contest, was interviewed by News 8 Wood TV (Grand Rapids/West Michigan).  Below is the News 8 Wood Tv newscast on You Tube.  To view Fox News Channel 17's coverage of Robert - click here.

Special Thanks to Brian Downs, Esq.

EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek Updates and Complete Media List

Support Michigan House Bill 4564

Brenda Clack HB 4564

August 18th Washington, D.C. Rally

To deny a child or children the love, nurturing, guidance and education of a fit and willing parent who lives only 10 minutes from the other parent is wrong.  6 days a month is child abuse.

Angela Pedersen, R.N. ACLS

Taken into Custody: The War Against Fatherhood, Marriage, and the Family

Have you listened to this shocking interview below with Carol Rhodes and Robert Pedersen on KRights Radio?  Carol Rhodes is a former Friend of the Court investigator!  Listen to the shocking truth she exposes.

HB 4564 advocate, Robert Pedersen interview on Fox News Channel 17: Hero Dad win and Equal Parenting Bike Trek

FOX NEWS CHANNEL 17 PROMO VIDEO

FULL FOX NEWS CHANNEL COVERAGE OF ROBERT PEDERSEN; HERO DAD AND EQUAL PARENTING

BIKE TREK

Special Thanks to Brian Downs, Esq.

EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek Updates and Complete Media List

Support Michigan House Bill 4564

Brenda Clack HB 4564

August 18th Washington, D.C. Rally

To deny a child or children the love, nurturing, guidance and education of a fit and willing parent who lives only 10 minutes from the other parent is wrong.  6 days a month is child abuse.

Equal Parenting Bike Trek - Draft Map and Stops

Equal Parenting Bike Trek - Draft Map and Stops - View Here  You can vary how you look at the map, zoop in, different viewing options, etc.  Keep in mind that the times reflected are for automobiles and obviously not for bicycles.  This route is subject to change.  Please help alert the news ahead of each of our planned media stops!

EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek Updates and Complete Media List

Support Michigan House Bill 4564

August 18th Washington, D.C. Rally

Equal Parenting Bike Trek cyclist and Best Life Magazine's Runner-Up Hero Dad received recognition from Emmett Township Supervisor James E Dermarest and the Township Board!

EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek Updates and Complete Media List

Support Michigan House Bill 4564

August 18th Washington, D.C. Rally

Fox News Channel 17 promo for Robert Pedersen Hero Dad and Equal Parenting Bike Trek story

More TV News Videos to come!!!

EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek Updates and full media coverage list

Support Michigan House Bill 4564

August 18th Washington, D.C. Rally - Attend this historical event!

Robert Pedersen interviewed by both Fox News Channel 17 and News 8 regarding Hero Dad win and Equal Parenting Bike Trek

Both Fox News Channel 17 and News 8 Wood TV interviewed Robert Pedersen today regarding the Best Life Magazine's National Hero Dad Contest Runner-up win and the 700 mile EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek!

This was certainly an honor to be interviewed by both stations!  Fox News Channel 17 will run their story at 10PM and they will also have the video of the interview online.  News 8 Wood TV will run their story at 11PM and they may or may not have the video online.  It was quite the thrill to have the media vans pull up knowing that the interview was only minutes away.  I think half of the neighborhood was looking to see why two different News Channels were at our house. 

So try to catch both interviews and record them as well.  We are hoping to get the videos online as soon as possible.  The media frenzy continues, in fact Robert did a radio interview in between the two News TV interviews!  More on the radio interview and the Fox 17 and News 8 interviews soon.  Stay tuned!  Videos to come soon at DaddyBlogger.com!!!

Media and Blogger Coverage List of EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek/Hero Dad win!

Support Michigan House Bill 4564

August 18th Washington, D.C. Rally

Angela Pedersen, R.N. ACLS

Equal Parenting Cyclist and advocate for HB 4564 receives Congressional Recognition!

Robert Pedersen receives Congressional Recognition from U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow! 

My goodness!  Just when you think the media frenzy might slow down prior to the EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek or after Robert's Runner-up win in Best Life Magazine's national Hero Dad Contest it just keeps picking up!!!  What a gigantic honor to receive this just shortly after being recognized by the Michigan Office of the Governor!  It is nice to see that U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow recognizes the importance of fathers/dads to society, families and most of all children.

Robert was very excited to receive Congressional Recognition and repeated to me that there are many such fathers who deserve such recognition yet never do.  Always being modest as usual!!  Robert went on to tell me, "This is not about me.  This is about my son and daughter and all of the children who are harmed by being denied equal time with one of their fit and willing parents." As I previously stated in my post regarding Robert's recognition from the Michigan Office of the Governor I feel like the luckiest wife alive and am so proud to see how wonderful he is as a dad to his son and daughter!!

Angela Pedersen, R.N. ACLS

Current List of Media and Blogger Coverage

Support Michigan House 4564

Robert Pedersen's Best Life magazine's Hero Dad Contest

Taken into Custody: The War Against Fatherhood, Marriage, and the Family

Robert Pedersen Receives Letter of Congratulations from the Office of the Governor State of Michigan

My husband received this letter today from the Office of the Governor State of Michigan.  Robert was very honored to receive this congratulatory letter from the First Gentleman of Michigan.  It is nice to see that there are elected officials that recognize the importance of dads to children, families and society. I am so proud of my husband and all that he accomplishes.

However, I am even more proud of him on a daily basis when I can witness personally how he treats his wife (me) and most of all his son and daughter.  Over the last roughly two years I have witnessed Robert go through some very difficult times and I am still amazed looking back at how calm, loving and giving he has been towards me and the children. 

I feel like the luckiest woman in the world and we are dirt poor!  The way I see his son and daughter respond to him makes me feel even more lucky since we are expecting a child!!  This letter is obviously great and what it states is so very true, however I already knew this because I witness this everyday.  It is still a shame that Robert's children are denied their God given right to equal time with both fit and willing parents.  Robert's children will not even need to see a letter such as this because they will already know that their dad truly is a hero dad!

EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek Updates

Support Michigan House Bill 4564

To deny a child the love, nurturing, education and guidance of one of their fit and willing parents is wrong.  It most certainly is not the Christian thing to do!

Angela Pedersen, R.N. ACLS

Dinosaurs Divorce

Wow! Robert Pedersen to receive a congratulatory letter from the Michigan Governnor and First Gentleman Daniel Mulhern!!

We have been quite overwhelmed with all of the recent media requests for additional interviews regarding the Best Life Magazine's National Hero Dad Contest Runner-Up win!  This is certainly very good news.  Today was an excellent day for my husband!  He helped coach his son's T-ball game and he received a surprise phone call from an assistant to the First Gentleman of Michigan Daniel Mulhern.  This is truly amazing and we are obviously thrilled to hear this news.

We were told that Robert would receive a congratulatory letter from the Governor and also First Gentleman of Michigan!  But wait!  It gets even better!  Robert was also given the honor to be on the First Gentleman's Radio Show heard throughout the state of Michigan.  We were told that they would feel honored if we accepted and OBVIOUSLY (WOW!!) Robert accepted with a huge smile.  We already have the date and we will update you soon on the exact time along with the date.  This radio show is during prime time and there will be a huge number of people listening to this show.  A congratulatory letter and an interview on prime time radio with the First Gentleman!!!!  This is an honor to always remember.

I am so proud of my husband and most of all how awesome he is as a father to his son and daughter and soon another addition to the family. There are even more media interviews coming up so keep checking back at DaddyBlogger.com

Angela Pedersen, R.N. ACLS

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EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek Updates

Listen to the unedited interview for the EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek on the Radio Lia Show

Many of you asked when we would finally get the Radio Lia interview up on DaddyBlogger.com and we finally have it.  Special thanks to Lia for sending a copy of the interview to both Robb Mackenzie and Robert Pedersen!  For those of you not familiar with the Radio Lia show - this is a radio show heard nationwide and Lia has even been awarded a CMA Award for "Broadcast Personality of the Year".  Her show is extremely popular for a reason and it is spreading like a wildfire across this country!

Both Robb and Robert felt very honored to be on the show and I think it was the first time I ever saw Robert being nervous prior to an interview.  Lia's personality quickly makes you feel at home.

I think what I personally love most about this interview are the comments made by Lia and how genuine they are.  The entire 20 minutes of the unedited interview is worth listening to!  Well here it is and the unedited one may take a little time to download.  Lia also mentions the EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek in her Hot Topics section of her website.

Angela Pedersen, R.N. ACLS

Unedited Interview

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Must Listen - Female listener calls into Radio Lia Show

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Trailer #1

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Trailer #2

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EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek Updates

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Robert Pedersen's Best Life Magazine's Hero Dad Contest Runner-Up Win

Lia with Toby Keith

Battle Creek Enquirer covers Robert Pedersen's runner-up win in Best Life magazine's national Hero Dad Contest!

Robert Pedersen's runner-up win in Best Life magazine's national Hero Dad Contest was covered by the Battle Creek Enquirer.  Sunday Paper 07/01/07 Section C Neighbors page 4.  The reporter did an excellent job, however it should note that Robert shares joint legal custody because the way it is written it sounds like he shares joint physical custody.  Otherwise, the reporter needs to be commended for doing such an incredible job.  I know Robert was VERY honored to speak with Stephanie from the Battle Creek Enquirer.

They also mentioned in the story the website address for the EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek and it was amazing to see how many people have already visited this Blog from the Battle Creek and Marshall areas!

The media coverage of the EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek and the Hero Dad Contest win continues to grow!

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August 18th Washington, D.C. Rally

Associated Content Video:  States and Family Courts Profit from the Creation of Non-Custodial Parents!

DaddyBlogger.com and A Child's Right are proudly affiliated with Minister Ronald Smith's non-profit 501c3 organization Children Need Both Parents, Inc.  Associated Content Video of Ronald Smith speaking in Iowa is below.

Robert and Rob EQUAL parenting bike trek!

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!

Free Republic

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*

WBCK Headline News

Radio Lia Hot Topics - link coming soon!

The Father Life Magazine - link coming soon!

The Post Chronicle

Detroit News - Reporter Libby Spencer

Renew America

Jeff Rense Program

Capitol Hill Coffee House - David Usher

Emmett Township Supervisor and Township Board

Mens News Daily - David R. Usher

News with Views

Glenn Sacks #1 - Columnist/Talk Radio Host

Glenn Sacks #2 - Columnist/Talk Radio Host

The American Daily

Studio 1714 (Flint, MI) (Below)

Congress.org

Illinois Family Institute

Illinois Review

Opinion Editorial

Arkansas Republican Assemblies

Texas Insider

The Conservative Voice

Eagle Forum Blog

Conservative Blog Therapy

Intellectual Conservative

iFeminists - Carey Roberts

That's Saul Folks! Michigan Republican Party Blog

Calhoun County Republican Blog

NEWSBULL

Associated Content

D.C. Rally Blog

USA Sentinel

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

Queen of All Evil

Murdoc Online - One of the best military based blogs

Flint Talk

National Writers Syndicate

Lary Holland - National Title IV-D Expert

Family Law Web Guide

Townhall

KidJacked

Bane Rants

Now Public

North Decoder - Top political blog in ND

News By Us

Newsback

Divorce to Financial Freedom

Dedicated Fathers

Kumogakure School

ANCPR News

MichiBlogger

Divorced Dads Matter

iFeminists

iFeminists #2

The General's Blog

Helping the Kids

Adam's Blog

Siberia Rocks Blog

Counter-Feminists

Davout - Canada

An Irishman - Ireland

Masculinisme - British Columbia

Menz Issues - New Zealand

Callum Phoenix' Rising - U.K.

EggHead's Observations

Divorce/Child Support:  The Destruction of America

Mens News Daily - Carey Roberts

Download news07.pdf - Adrian Daily Telegram Local News Briefs

Correctness Commentary

Rightly News

The Reagan Wing