Custody exchanges suck, let's just keep it 100! But there are things you can do, to help make your exchanges more peaceful.

This episode I'm going solo. And I'm sharing 5 things you can do, in order to make sure dropping off or picking up your kid(s) a happier moment for everyone involved especially the children.

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Let's continue the conversation. If you have a custody exchange story that you want to share. Or if you have other helpful advice, then please come share it in the "We Black Fathers" community.

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Earnest Lee and I have known each other for 8-10 years. We hadn't seen each other in a few years and after unexpectedly bumping into Earnest, I asked him to join me on the podcast.

Earnest the father of a 23 year old daughter, is a open book and he talks about getting hit with a felony charges at age 15. He shares how his father not being a constant in his life, played a role in the trouble he got into.

• Earnest early years and wishing his father would have been more present.
• How kids are affected when parents separate or divorce.
• Disciplining your kids and how it teaches them right from wrong.
• Keeping your word as a father and the affect it can have on a child when you don't.
• Co-parenting
• Raising a daughter as a single father.
• Plus much more

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Carl Lewis is one of the admins for the "Black Father's" Facebook group, which was started by my previous guest, Matt Prestbury.

Carl replied to post I made about Matt's episode and in his comment, he mentioned that he had "quite the story", so I invited him on to share his story.

Carl who has 1 biological daughter and 2 step children, not only has quite the story, but he also has a lot of experience and knowledge to share with young fathers and fathers to be.

• Being present in your child's life.
• What Carl did to get his step children to see him as "dad".
• What Carl told his stepson about his biological father.
• Being raised by a single parent and being a singled parent
• Plus more

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This is a bonus episode simply to announce that I have rebranded and changed the name of the podcast. I explain why in the episode.

This is more than just a podcast! It's a FREE community, were you can continue the conversation after you listen to the podcast. To join the community visit: https://weblackfathers.com

Matt Prestbury the founder of The Black Fathers Foundation is my guest on this episode. After hearing the story about why he started the foundation and his own journey, I knew Matt was a voice in this space of fatherhood, that I really wanted to share with you.

• Matt talks about what you told his ex-wife, the day they decided to divorce and what it meant for him and his kids.
• After their divorce, Matt talks about the role his mother played after he got divorce.
• We spoke about coming together as a blended family.
• Just like in the previous episode with Norris Turner, we touched on the recent Roe v Wade decision and the impact it will have on black men.
• Matt shares what his relationship with his father was like and how the ups and downs of their relationship has effected him.
• The Facebook group, how it came about and dealing with imposter syndrome.
• Plus more

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When I had the idea to launch "The Black Father's Podcast", there was one person I had in mind for the first episode, and that was Norris Turner Jr.

Norris is a father of three (2 Sons & 1 Daughter), a husband, an entrepreneur and one of my life long friends of 35+ years.

• Roe v Wade decision and what black men need to do as a result.
• Hear Norris's story about what physically happen to him when his son, shared some news with him.
• Norris explains what he's learned from our kids, that has made him a better.
• Some of the things black fathers can and should be doing to be better fathers and leaders.
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Before I release the first official episode which will be out July 18, 2022, I want to share with you a little bit about who am and why I started "The Black Fathers Podcast".

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If you are a black father or you know a strong black father, then you should share this trailer with them. The new podcast will be released July 18, 2022.

The black fathers podcast, is bi-weekly podcast for black men who are fathers and not just Daddy's to their children. 

The purpose of this podcast is to support, educate, celebrate and build a community of proud black fathers.

My name is Anthony McNeil, a proud father of two daughters, a husband of 30 years, an entrepreneur, a retired police officer and your host.

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