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Dance4Equality - A Must Visit Equal Parenting Rights Website and Organization

Dance 4 Equality was established in 2006 and is dedicated to the message promoting equality and fairness. This movement came into light as the founder, through experiences with a biased and unfair court system, has pledged to advocate not only for the equal protection of fathers, but for the rights of children, parents, men and women, and all races.

Dance4Equality is comprised of individuals and families that look to inspire and advocate for fairness through the powerful and spiritual movement of dance. We were very excited to learn about this organization.  United we all will end this madness!

Derek J Bailey - Founder

Tonia Bailey - Co-Founder

Live in Michigan? Please join, RSVP and attend A Child's Right upcoming meeting.

Click here to check out
The A Child's Right Meetup Group!

Please join and RSVP for this upcoming event! You must RSVP in order to attend. Our agenda/plan of action is to discuss 1) Calhoun County Equal Parenting Symposium, plus launch symposiums in several more Michigan counties 2) 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek 3) 2nd Annual Family Preservation Festival 4) Completion of 501C3 corporation status 5) HB 4564. 6) Michigan Resolution NN (2008)

This meeting is for District Advocates and Regional Directors.

A Patriot for Smaller Government and Equal Parenting Rights Is Born

All Smiles Before Anthony's Arrival - Baby Shower

Anthony Ciaus Pedersen ready to come home! Go Oakland A's!  Wow did we create a cute baby!

Wow! What an awesome smile! Dad thinks Mom is smokin hot, super smart, a true friend and most of all his soul-mate!

Grandma and PaPa Pedersen enjoying the addition to the Pedersen family. Grandparents to seven grandchildren!

Daddy and Anthony

I will write more about this amazing moment very soon and I am sure Angela will also be posting soon to DaddyBlogger. I wanted to thank so many of you for your prayers and well wishes. Angela and I were stunned by the number of people that reached out to us. Thank you for being a part of this celebration. We are very blessed to have Anthony together and also friendships with so many of you. Special thanks to Carol Rhodes for coming to the hospital for her special visit.  Robert

The National Fatherhood Summit in Grand Rapids Michigan was a smashing success!  Learn more.

Another Equal Parenting Rights Activist Soon to Join A Child's Right

Anthony Caius Pedersen will be born literally any day now!  We are so excited we can barely contain ourselves! 

Angela and Robert Pedersen

P.S. Rumor has it that Anthony Caius Pedersen will be born with full battle gear as a patriot of smaller government and Equal Parenting Rights!  Government has no place in families.

Children have a fundamental and God-given right to be loved, guided, nurtured and educated EQUALLY by both fit and willing parents.  To deny this is wrong. Six days a month is child abuse.

   

A Smashing Success - National Fatherhood Summit - Jan 4 2008 Grand Rapids, MI

Delete, of Michigan Father's Rights Coalition, educates Mike Huckabee on benefits of Equal Parenting Rights

Michigan activists are ON FIRE!  All across Michigan Equal Parenting Advocates are educating elected officials and Presidential candidates about the benefits of Equal Parenting Rights.  Delete of Michigan Father's Rights Coalition is seen below educating Mike Huckabee about how children benefit from equal parenting rights.  Delete was a critical part of the 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek.

Mike Saxton, a district advocate for A Child's Right and Dads and Moms of Michigan, spoke directly with Mike Huckabee.

Here is Mr. Saxton's account: "At a press conference today at Demmer Corp. in Lansing Michigan I had the opportunity to discuss shared parenting with Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee.

First I asked if he supported the proposed "Family Preservation and Reconciliation Act" to which he replied he was unfamiliar. I was able to provide him with volume 34 #3 of The Liberator which contains the text of the proposed Act and also a brochure from Dads & Moms of Michigan.

Second, I explained that there were over 1 million non-custodial parents in Michigan and over 25 million in the US; if you were elected President what would you do you ensure that children have equal access to both fit parents, regardless of marital status? He replied that he supports shared parenting.

Third, we discussed Michigan's shared parenting bill HB 4564 and I asked if he would endorse it. He replied that he hadn't read it but that he does support shared parenting. Rep. Rick Jones was also present at the press conference and in response to my request has forwarded a copy of HB 4564 to Governor Huckabee's office.

I suggest that we all ask our Representatives and Senators to ask the candidates their stance on shared parenting, and for an endorsement of our HB 4564, as they accompany them on the campaign trail. Please check the evening news for coverage of the press conference."

Note the excellent use of the ACFC newspaper "The Liberator"!

You can view other activity below this post on DaddyBlogger.com or on Glenn Sacks' informative blog   Michigan just wrapped up the highly successful National Fatherhood Summit.

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 

Lary Holland - National Fatherhood Summit - Grand Rapids Michigan

New Video Footage of Equal Parenting Bike Trek, Fathers4Justice and CRISPE Rally in PA

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

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.

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.

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://mensnewsdaily.com/2007/12/30/minister-ronald-smiths-cheated-the-story-of-a-father-who-would-not-give-up-his-children/

http://glennsacks.com/blog/?p=1652

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/topics/Summit

LaGrange Daily News - Georgia!!

Ron Paul Fatherhood Grand Rapids Michigan

National Fatherhood Summit - Ronald Smith's Interview on WGVU

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!

WGVU 1480AM Will Interview Ronald Smith at 9:30AM National Fatherhood Summit

Even more media coverage of the Jan 4 2008 National Fatherhood Summit being held in Grand Rapids, MI.  Tomorrow at 9:30AM Michigan time Ronald Smith will be interviewed on WGVU 1480 AM regarding the National Fatherhood Summit.  You can listen live online here.

Register now for the National Fatherhood Summit

National Fatherhood Summit in Jan 1st edition of The Grand Rapids Press

Exciting news!  The Jan 1st edition of The Grand Rapids Press will be covering the National Fatherhood Summit.  Ronald Smith was interviewed regarding this historic event!!  A Child's Right has helped with the promotion of this event and we are excited to see such results.  If you are not able to buy The Grand Rapids Press you SHOULD be able to view the story online.

Please register for the National Fatherhood Summit now!

Minister Ronald Smith - National Fatherhood Summit - WZZM Channel 13 News Interview

HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR THE 2008 NATIONAL FATHERHOOD SUMMIT?  Jan 4, 2008 Grand Rapids, MI

Media Coverage Grows! 2008 National Fatherhood Summit Jan 4 2008

PRESS RELEASE 12/28/07 For Immediate Release

National Fatherhood Summit Jan. 4th 2008 Grand Rapids, Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan - Release Date:  12/28/07 2008 National Fatherhood Summit - Jan 4th 2008 - 8:30am-4:30pm Location:  Abundant Life Ministries, 1725 Division SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Contact Information:  Minister Ronald Smith 616-301-1515 Numerous elected officials, authors, religious leaders, family preservation organizations, experts, advocates and a Michigan District Court Judge will be speaking at this historic event! The Jan 4th 2008 National 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.  The 2008 National Fatherhood Summit 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. SPEAKERS (10am-12pm) 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 Apostle Arthur Bailey - Abundant Life Ministries Bishop W. Durham - Families for Justice and Equality Robert Pedersen - Best Life Magazine's National Hero Dad Runner-Up Winner & 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 Representative Jack Hoogendyk Child and Family Services Committee Senator Mark Jansen Representative Glenn Steil Child and Family Services Committee Representative Robert Dean Co Chair Child and Family Services Committee Dr. Michael Ross -  Family Rights Coalition Robin Denison - Parental Alienation Awareness Organization Torm Howse - United Civil Rights Councils of America Alicia Crowe, Esq. & Author "Real Dads Stand Up" TENTATIVE SPEAKERS Dr. Olu Shabazz "Possible Address Via Taped Interview" 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 Sponsored By Children Need Both Parents - an ACFC affiliate Dads and Moms of Michigan - an ACFC affiliate Abundant Life Ministries This is the first event leading up to: # # #

Divorce Parental Alienation Syndrome Ron Paul Turbo Tagger

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!

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

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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

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

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

Representative Jack Hoogendyk Child and Family Services Committee
Senator Mark Jansen

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

Torm Howse - United Civil Rights Councils of America

Alicia Crowe, Esq. & Author "Real Dads Stand Up"

TENTATIVE SPEAKERS

Dr. Olu Shabazz

"Possible Address Via Taped Interview"
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

--------------------------------------------------------

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

or visit the National Fatherhood Summit Webpage

WHERE: Abundant Life Ministries
1725 Division SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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! 

The Liberator does an excellent job documenting the 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek

The Fall 2007 issue of "The Liberator" which is published by the ACFC did a phenomenal job in reporting the 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek with Robert Pedersen and Robb MacKenzie!  Several full page spreads with color were dedicated to this incredible story.  We are very thankful for the incredible job that The Liberator staff did on this event.  Each issue of this newspaper seems to improve by leaps and bounds!  You can order your copy of this newspaper through the ACFC.

***PLEASE MAKE SURE TO ATTEND THE 1ST ANNUAL NATIONAL FATHERHOOD SUMMIT JAN 4TH 2008 IN GRAND RAPIDS, MI.  THERE IS AN INCREDIBLE LIST OF SPEAKERS AND MORE!!***

Please attend the First Annual National Fatherhood Summit - January 4th 2008 - Grand Rapids, MI

1st Annual  National Fatherhood Summit.    January 4th, 2008   Grand Rapids, Michigan

Happy and Safe Holidays from A Child's Right!   We are asking everyone to please place January 4th, 2008 in your schedule book so that you can attend the 1st Annual Fatherhood Summit in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Please help us spread the word about this historic event by forwarding this newsletter to anyone that may be interested.  You can easily forward this newsletter by using the forward email link at the bottom left corner of this newsletter.  THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!!     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 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 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 Representative Jack Hoogendyk Child and Family Services Committee Senator Mark Jansen 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 Torm Howse - United Civil Rights Councils of America Alicia Crowe, Esq. & Author "Real Dads Stand Up" TENTATIVE SPEAKERS Dr. Olu Shabazz   "Possible Address Via Taped Interview" 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 -------------------------------------------------------- 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   or visit the National Fatherhood Summit Webpage   WHERE: Abundant Life Ministries 1725 Division SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 PRICE: $20.00 Advance - $25.00 at the Door Register/Pay in Advance   ------------------------------------------------------------------------

*** Fall 2007 Issue of "The Liberator" by ACFC***    John Maguire and the editing staff of "The Liberator" did an incredible job documenting the Family Preservation Rally and the 758 Mile Equal Parenting Bike Trek with Robert Pedersen and Robb MacKenzie.  This is truly one of their best issues to date!!  For ordering information of the Fall 2007 issue please visit the ACFC Liberator homepage.

Thank you for registering for the 1st Annual Fatherhood Summit in advance.  January 4th 2008 - Grand Rapids, MI   Sincerely,   Angela Pedersen, R.N. A Child's Right

A Child's Right Executive Director: Darrick Scott-Farnsworth on Child Custody

Michigan State Representative Rick Jones on Equal Parenting Legislation

Representative Jones is from Eaton County Michigan and deserves our support. This speech was done at the Van Buren County Equal Parenting Symposium.

National Fatherhood Summit - Grand Rapids, Michigan - Please attend and spread the word on this critical event!

Please attend and help spread the word on this critical event leading up to the 2008 Family Preservation Rally! The National Fatherhood Summit will be held in Grand Rapids Michigan and this is going to be a huge event. The speakers list below is truly incredible!! Much of the information is below and you can also visit the webpage for the National Fatherhood Summit.

WHERE: ABUNDANT LIFE MINISTRIES
1725 DIVISION SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

PRICE: $20.00 ADVANCE-$25.00 AT THE DOOR

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JANUARY 3RD
REGISTRATION AND FELLOWSHIP
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

JANUARY 4TH
AGENDA: 8:30 - 9:30 AM - PRAYER BREAKFAST

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

Judge Willie Lipscomb 36th District Court Detroit
Representative Rick Jones Judicial Committee
Edward Bartlett - RADAR
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
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
Representative Tom Pearce - Child and Family Services Committee
Representative Jack Hoogendyk Child and Family Services Committee
Senator Mark Jansen
Representative Glenn Steil Child and Family Services Committee
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Linda Neilsen – President of ACFC & Author “Embracing your Father”

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM – LUNCH-BOOK SIGNINGS

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

WHO IS INVITED
THIS EVENT IS FOR 2ND WIVES, NON – CUSTODIAL MOTHERS AND FATHERS, CUSTODIAL 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

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!

2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek Is Already Picking Up Momentum. Simply Amazing!

Twice as many sponsors! Twice as many commitments to donate! An additional cyclist added to the team! More advertising of the event! Two billboards to promote the event - locations are Battle Creek and Lansing. We are anticipating roughly 3-4 times the amount of media coverage!

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.

DaddyBlogger.com Two Week Pause. WHAT!?!?

UPDATES

DaddyBlogger.com will be taking a two week pause starting Monday November 5th.  We have decided to do this for the sake of preparing for a potential lengthy and costly child custody case for Robert.  Those of you who have been following this knew that we were suppossed to get an answer to our proposal this past week.  We are assuming that the answer is no to Robert's proposal because the other party is now requesting to respond in writing which buys more time.  It seems that going to court is now inevitable because Robert offered everything upfront that he could.  In fact, many have told us that the accomodations we make are way too generous for the case we have.  We will not take such advice because the long-term goal is to make long-term peace for both families involved and that is the reason why Robert offered everything he could upfront. 

Because of this we will not be accepting a counteroffer; only the essential terms of our proposal with some minimal flexibility.  Since our time this week will be dedicated to the final stages of preparation for going to court we will be taking a two week pause on DaddyBlogger.com.  No this is not a joke.  We are very confident that if we must go to court that we will win; our team is excellent and we have prepared for far too long.  However, going back to court is the last thing that Robert and I want, especially with our baby boy on the way! 

So -

Please join us and pray for long-term peace for both families and the children.  We are sorry to disappoint every one over the next two weeks by not posting anything new, however we anticipate the next two weeks to be very intense from a preparation and time management standpoint.

We will have one single posting during this time in regards to promoting the upcoming Van Buren Equal Parening Symposium.  There are many speakers scheduled such as:  1) Minister Ronald Smith 2) Robert Pedersen 3) Jim Semerad 4) Carol Rhodes and many others!!  The media will be present at this event and the attendance is already looking very positive.  So stay tuned for this.

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2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek Update

1) More than double of the sponsors already when compared to 2007.  Several are quite large and one is a magazine!!

2) We have obtained two billboards to help promote this event - One will be located on Columbia Ave in Battle Creek, Michigan and the other will be located on Cedar St in Lansing Michigan.

3)  We have added an additional cyclist - Attorney Brian Downs

4) We anticipate the media coverage to be almost double in scope including several national sources which we have been working on for some time.

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Did your court case go bad?  Want to reclaim your rights as a parent?  Do your kids miss you too?  The well organized and funded nationwide launch of class-action lawsuits will soon be upon us.  This is something that has been methodically planned for several years.  Please consider adding your name to the class action lawsuit against your county to restore your parental rights.  Visit the national page for more information.  If you live in Michigan visit here.  Congratulations to Ronald Smith for being added to the national board of directors!  This is another page you might want to visit for more information. 

2008 will be the year that changes everything - an even more impressive Family Preservation Rally in D.C., Michigan Equal Parenting Bill progression and the launch of the class-action lawsuits nationwide!!

Always remember - It is a child's God given, fundamental right to be loved, guided, educated and nurtured by both fit and willing parents - to deny this is wrong. 

Richar Farr of KRights Radio on Ronald Smith's TalkShow. Discussion on Undistributed Collected Child Support

Yet another excellent show for Ronald Smith on TalkShoe! This weeks guest was Richar Farr with KRights Radio. Robin Denison joins Ronald Smith as co-host. The topic of discussion is undistributed collected child support - so what happens to the money? Listen to this highly informative and energetic interview which exposes corruption within the child support agencies. Zero download time!

Also, if you have not visited KRights Radio with Richar Farr lately you will be surprised with the numerous changes and all of them make KRights Radio just that much more powerful!  A must visit!

Deconstructing America - very powerful YouTube videos.

Dr. Stephen Baskerville, Ph.D. describes similar accounts in his new book "Taken Into Custody".  Dr. Baskerville is interviewed in both part one and part two of the videos located below.  Please help spread the word about the following two videos!

Fathers4Justice, Equal Parenting Bike Trek and CRISPE YouTube Video

We received quite a few compliments on the editing of this video on our main video page for the Equal Parenting Bike Trek so we thought we would post it again on DaddyBlogger.  Fathers4Justice, Equal Parenting Bike Trek and CRISPE swarm a PA courthouse!

Mothers for Shared Parenting - Family Preservation Rally 2007

Ashley Clark and Women For Shared Parenting - Family Preservation Rally 2007

Amen!  2nd wives shoulder a heavy burden and are truly amazing mothers, step-mothers, etc. 

Fox 17 WXMI Written Story on the Equal Parenting Bike Trek

We will be slowly adding more picture and more of the media coverage of the Equal Parenting Bike Trek that we have not had an opportunity to place on DaddyBlogger.com or Cycling4Children.com.  This will be a slow process because the amount of video, photos and documented media coverage is still overwhelming  at this point.  Slowly we will get it up!

Following is the written story Fox News 17 WXMI did on Robert and the Equal Parenting Bike Trek:

Download pedersen_channel_17_fox_news.pdf 

A large, incomplete list of media coverage

2nd Annual Family Preservation Rally - The Equal Parenting Bike Trek Crew Will Be There!

August 15,16 &17 2008 are the dates for the 2nd Annual Family Preservation Rally! This is a must attend event, so make sure that you schedule this off of work now. You can check out the homepage for the DC Rally 2008 for updates on this.

The EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek Crew will be there! Robert Pedersen, Robb MacKenzie and Brian Downs, Esq. will be leaving Lansing, Michigan on August 9th 2008 for the 758 mile trip to Washington, D.C. Yes! We have an attorney joining us on this intense cycling trek.  The 2008 Equal Parenting Bike Trek will receive even more press than the 2007 trek!  We even have some billboards that we will be putting to good use in Battle Creek and Lansing to help promote the event.  We already have roughly double the number of big sponsors set up to help with the cost of this amazing event!

Robb MacKenzie - "4-6 Days a Month is Child Abuse. Learn the Truth"

Robb MacKenzie, Equal Parenting Bike Trek cyclist, in front of a Philadelphia, PA courthouse.  Robb directed a large amount of traffic to both DaddyBlogger.com and Cycling4Children.com that day.

DaddyBlogger on Associated Content

Just a reminder that A Child's Right has published content on Associated Content.  Make sure you check out our numerous articles and videos.  You can even listen to our ad that is running on the radio.  Here is a summary of some of the articles and videos for you to review:

Memorial Day Madness. Have Americans Forgotten the Meaning Behind This Holiday?

Why do the majority of people support Equal Parenting? 

Equal Parenting Bike Trek at 43 Mph - Video

Two Dads Pedaling Over 700 Miles for Children - Video

A Child's Right Radio Ad - Our Radio Ad!

Dads Can Easily Lose Child Custody with Divorce

Martin Luther King Jr: Have We Learned from the Past?

Perhaps Lincoln Was Correct?

Children Bill of Rights

States Abducting Our Seniors For Profit

Michigan Democrats and HR 162: Have Families and Children Been Betrayed?

States and Family Courts Profit from the Creation of Non-Custodial Parents!
Is this in the best interest of the children? - Must see video

Family Preservation Rally - Video

The Forensic Trial Consultant We Hired Is Noted In New Book by Dr. Stephen Baskerville, Ph.D.

We will know whether or not we have a full-blown child custody legal battle in roughly 2 weeks!  If you are a father seeking more time with his child or children, you had better be ready to go the distance.  We are not attorneys and therefore can not offer legal advice but we can suggest that you hire the following BEFORE the start of a child custody legal dispute:

1)  Local Attorney with a track record of winning - we are very thankful that we have such a person.  Ask around in your community and there will be one or two attorneys which people will reference as being the most aggressive winners.

2) Forensic Trial Consultant - the forensic trial consultant will work directly with the attorney providing advice, strategy, research, referrals to experts, etc.  Oftentimes a forensic trial consultant can be twice the cost of an attorney per hour.  Be prepared to pay a significant amount of money for their services; anywhere from $8,000-20,000 upfront before the trial even starts.

We have been satisfied so far with the Forensic Trial Consultant that we hired in anticipation of a child custody legal dispute.  We hired Dean Tong - he may or may not be right for your case.  Dean Tong has appeared on thousands of radio and TV shows; along with countless books and magazines.  Dean Tong is actually cited in the new book "Taken Into Custody" by Dr. Stephen Baskerville, Ph.D.  Dean Tong has appeared on numerous TV shows such as Dr. Phil, Montel Williams and many more.  Dean Tong has appeared on over 2000 TV and Radio Talk Shows as an expert guest.

Another factor that goes into the cost of a high powered attorney or trial consultant is how much media they generate.  Dean Tong has even gone head to head against Gloria Allred in spirited debates on TV and Radio.  

Dean Tong has also consulted on the Elian Gonzalez case and scores of other high profile cases.  The media seems to love Dean Tong and how he articulates his opinions!  Media attention to your case will help, especially if what you are asking for in your child custody dispute is not outrageous or out of line.  For example, you are asking for 25 additional overnights and you already see your children on a somewhat regular basis.   

3)  Hire a polygraph examiner who is consider to be the best in your region.  Not your state, but your region of several states.  Be sure to have several tests concluded BEFORE your trial starts.

4)  Hire a solid Private Investigator from your state - it is amazing what they can find that will make your case a winner in court.  If your ex currently has a spouse be sure to check on their past including the public court documents for his or her divorce if they were married prior.

5)  If you have evidence of Parental Alienation, it would be unwise to go into court without first hiring a PA expert.  If you hired a quality Forensic Trial Consultant they will generally know someone who will be very credible in court.

6)  Hire an expert on child safety or an independent registered custody evaluator.  Have them walk your entire house inside and out, including all property that the children live on or near.  Have them make recommendations to your house surroundings to improve child safety.  A Private Investigator can determine if there are any child safety risks where your ex lives.

The most critical part of a full-blown child custody legal dispute is to shelter the children from ANY and ALL parts of your preparation for trial.  Same holds true once the trial starts - keep the children away from the increased stress load that you will certainly carry. 

It is essential that you offer mediation before initiating a child custody dispute in court.  It is also essential that you offer the best deal possible to get exactly what you want for you and your children and make sure it is a deal that would ALSO reduce long-term tension and future legal disputes.  This attempt, if failed, can become very powerful in court.  Make sure you offer this in writing and that you also let the other party know that you are offering the best you possibly can; and that you will not accept less for the same.  The key to all of this is to seek long-term peace for both parties and to co-parent without the constant concern of yet another legal dispute.  Your children will thank you for this when they are older.

Again, we are not attorneys so you should seek legal advice for your case with an attorney and NOT through our opinions here at DaddyBlogger.com.  Make sure you buy Dr. Stephen Baskerville's book via the link above!  Not only does it cite Dean Tong but also Michigan's very own Jim Semerad from Dads and Moms of Michigan.

Ronald Smith and Children Need Both Parents - Internet Radio Show Tonight at 9PM

Make sure to listen to Ronald Smith this evening via the link above or here

Never heard the dynamic Ronald Smith before?  You should listen to the following:

Ronald Smith is also author of an incredible book titled "Cheated".  This is a personal account of his struggle to overcome parental alienation.  This is a MUST READ book!

Support? System Down - The Documentary Movie

Support? System Down is sponsored by A Child's Right.  This shocking documentary will soon be out and will set the record straight as to why there is serious reform needed in family law.  We are truly excited about the upcoming release of this masterpiece that is already getting rave reviews!!  Below are four trailers from Support? System Down.

Filmmaker Angelo Lobo, Angela and Robert Pedersen

Sign Our Guestbook

Please sign our guestbook for the 2007 Equal Parenting Bike Trek with your thoughts, comments and suggestions.  You do not have to create an account to sign our guestbook.  You can make up a bogus name and email address if you do not want your name to appear but you wish to give us feedback. 

States and Family Courts Profit by the Creation of Non-Custodial Parents

Ask Christy - Learn about Parental Alienation from those who suffer the most.

Many of you may be familar with a friend of ours Bessie who runs the organization Three Sides to Every Story.  Her granddaughter has launched a website to help inform others of the damaging effects of parental alienation on children.  This incredible website is called Ask Christy.

In the end, the children learn the truth about the other parent.   If the other parent prevents a child from being loved, guided, educated and nurtured by the other fit and willing parent the truth will eventually be exposed and known to all.  Was the other parent fit and willing?  Yes.  Do courts and the friend of the court overwhelmingly give custody to mothers?  Yes.  Did the other parent ask for additional time with the children?  Yes Was it denied?  Yes. Who is harmed the most?  Children.  Who else is harmed?  The non-custodial parent, grandparents, aunts, uncles and so many more.  This is why in poll after poll people are demanding equal parenting rights.  The truth will set you free!

Stop using kids like property during divorces.  Stop using kids to hurt your ex-spouse.  Six days a month with the other fit and willing parent is indeed child abuse.  Support Equal Parenting and stop the harmful effects of parental alienation.  Be sure to check out the above two websites.

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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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So much fun it will be hard to wait for 2008!

 

   

Who would you obtain for a custody battle?

In preparation for my husband's upcoming child custody case we hired several experts, at significant cost, in addition to an attorney.  We have researched the "who's who" that we would bring into a child custody battle and one expert which we have hired is Dean Tong.  He is just one of the many experts that you will need going into a full-blown child custody case.  I am not an attorney so you must decide with your own attorney on who to hire as your experts leading into a child custody court case.  We have been very satisfied with Dean Tong. 

Dean Tong is not only a respected forensic trial consultant, but he also brings plenty of media attention where ever he goes which is what you want.  In my opinion of course.  Again, I am not an attorney so you will have to figure out what is best for your case.  Dean Tong is an author of three books and very soon an additional two more books will be published that he has authored.  Dean Tong has appeared on numerous TV shows such as Dr. Phil, Montel Williams and many more.  Dean Tong has appeared on over 2000 TV and Radio Talk Shows as an expert guest.

Dean Tong has consulted on the Elian Gonzalez case and scores of other high profile cases.  He has been very professional in helping us so far and we expect that trend to continue.  So far we are very impressed with Dean Tong and will keep you posted.  In addition to a trial consultant, I would also recommend hiring an expert on Parental Alienation, a top notch polygraph examiner, a registered custody evaluator, and a private investigator.  Each of these will cost a significant amount of money, but if you are going to court to win you should examine hiring each of these with your attorney.  These are only my personal opinions and you should always consult an attorney for your own case.  I am not an attorney.  I am simply a Registered Nurse, an equal parenting advocate, a step-mom and very soon a mother of a beautiful child.  If you want to win make sure you go to court with an attorney, a trial consultant and numerous experts.

Robert Pedersen Receives Formal Recognition by Calhoun County Michigan

Robert Pedersen received formal recognition and an award by Calhoun County Michigan on September 20 2007.  This was such an honor for Robert and he stated that recognition by a magazine read by 3 million people (Best Life) was great, however being recognized by your local community is even more of an honor.  Robert spoke briefly, because of the Calhoun County Commissioners' full agenda that evening, and was given a lengthy applause after he spoke.  This was a wonderful evening for everyone.

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Robert Pedersen Interviewed on The Big Show with Michael Patrick Shiels

Robert Pedersen was interviewed September 19th on "The Big Show" with Michael Patrick Shiels!  What an honor to be on this highly respected radio talk show that is heard throughout the entire state of Michigan.  This is Michigan's #1 morning news talk show.  You can instantly listen to the interview below.

 

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

Read Part One Here

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!

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

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