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Paul Summers Jr., an author and longtime successful musician, shares how he navigated addiction, recovery, and the challenges of being a father. Growing up in Las Vegas, Paul found solace in music and played in various bands, including a punk rock band. However, his addiction to drugs and alcohol took a toll on his relationships and parenting. After hitting rock bottom, Paul sought help and embarked on a path of recovery. He fought for custody of his daughter and learned to navigate the legal system. Through perseverance and support, Paul rebuilt his life and became an advocate for fathers in similar situations. In this conversation, Paul Summers Jr. shares his journey as a father fighting for custody of his daughter and navigating the challenges of the legal system. He discusses the harm his daughter experienced, the reporting process, and the involvement of Child Protective Services. Paul also talks about being awarded sole custody and the difficulties he faced in receiving child support. He emphasizes the importance of emotional instincts and protecting his daughter. Paul shares his experiences in the courtroom and the need for accountability. He concludes by promoting his book, Hide & Seek, and website, www.paulsummersjr.com, as resources for other fathers and addicts in recovery.

Great conversation with a past guest, Javin Foreman. Javin has devoted his life to helping others with his main focus on uplifting the next generation on young men. 

A lot of topics covered on this episode: 

• Biggest challenges facing fathers today
• What has happened to the family unit
• Why the divorce rate has tripled
• Government Incentives for staying married
• How social media has destroyed the family unit
• Talking to your children about race

Sit back listen in and feel free to leave a comment.

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Father involvement is defined as men's “positive, wide-ranging, and active participation in their children's lives,” building of social capital, or how fathers provide a support network for children as they grow up to contribute to society. 
Father involvement means:
• direct interaction between a father and child;
• accessibility, or how available a father is to his child when needed;
• responsibility, or managing and providing resources for a child (doctor’s appointments, supplementing family income or child support);
• building of social capital, or how fathers provide a support network for children as they grow up to contribute to society.
More than anything in the world, children want their parents’ attention and love. Further, research shows that when children receive positive attention from and healthy interaction with their parents, they do better in all aspects of their lives (home, school, work, etc.) than children who do not receive this attention. This occurs regardless of how much money they have or the type of neighborhood they live in. So remember, being a good father doesn’t mean making sure your child has all the best toys or lives in the best neighborhood. It means making sure your child has all the benefits of having you in his or her life. 

June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month.

Each week we will post a special episode (SPESH EP) focusing on men's mental health topics.

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If you or someone you know is in a mental health, suicide, or substance use crisis, help is available. Reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or chatting at https://988lifeline.org/  . The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a free and confidential service available to everyone.

What's going on Village! This episode we discuss Pepa Pig and how the show (cartoon writers) decided to be inclusive of all people regardless of who you are, who you love, and the makeup of your family!  So sit back and ride with the Village! Welcome 2 The Village can be heard through What's going on Village! You can also listen to the show on Stitcher Radio, Apple Podcast, Audacy, Deezer, iTunes, Tumblr, Spotify, Podomatic, iHeart Radio, Amazon music, Audible, Player FM, Soundcloud, YouTube, and LinkedIn by searching for Kevin Johnson...THANKS FOR LISTENING!!!! We encourage you to subscribe to us on all of our platforms and if you have a few minutes leave us a review (WE REALLY APPRECIATE GOOD REVIEWS). We can be reached by email: welcome2thevillage@gmail.com, and by checking out our Facebook page titled "Welcome2theVillage". So sit back and ride with the Village, laugh with the Village, Welcome2thevillage!!!

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What's going on Village! This episode we discuss a Missouri school wants to bring back spankings versus suspension. Village give us your thoughts...So sit back and ride with the Village! Welcome 2 The Village can be heard through What's going on Village! You can also listen to the show on Stitcher Radio, Apple Podcast, Audacy, Deezer, iTunes, Tumblr, Spotify, Podomatic, iHeart Radio, Amazon music, Audible, Player FM, Soundcloud, YouTube, and LinkedIn by searching for Kevin Johnson...THANKS FOR LISTENING!!!! We encourage you to subscribe to us on all of our platforms and if you have a few minutes leave us a review (WE REALLY APPRECIATE GOOD REVIEWS). We can be reached by email: welcome2thevillage@gmail.com, and by checking out our Facebook page titled "Welcome2theVillage". So sit back and ride with the Village, laugh with the Village, Welcome2thevillage!!!

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What's going on Village! This episode we discuss the free food program in California that is trying to change the game in regards to feeding our kids in school! So sit back and ride with the Village! Welcome 2 The Village can be heard through What's going on Village! You can also listen to the show on Stitcher Radio, Apple Podcast, Audacy, Deezer, iTunes, Tumblr, Spotify, Podomatic, iHeart Radio, Amazon music, Audible, Player FM, Soundcloud, YouTube, and LinkedIn by searching for Kevin Johnson...THANKS FOR LISTENING!!!! We encourage you to subscribe to us on all of our platforms and if you have a few minutes leave us a review (WE REALLY APPRECIATE GOOD REVIEWS). We can be reached by email: welcome2thevillage@gmail.com, and by checking out our Facebook page titled "Welcome2theVillage". So sit back and ride with the Village, laugh with the Village, Welcome2thevillage!!!

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What's going on Village! This episode we discuss the new clean emissions initiative that California is wanting to implement! California is taking bold steps to help our environment! So sit back and ride with the Village! Welcome 2 The Village can be heard through What's going on Village! You can also listen to the show on Stitcher Radio, Apple Podcast, Audacy, Deezer, iTunes, Tumblr, Spotify, Podomatic, iHeart Radio, Amazon music, Audible, Player FM, Soundcloud, YouTube, and LinkedIn by searching for Kevin Johnson...THANKS FOR LISTENING!!!! We encourage you to subscribe to us on all of our platforms and if you have a few minutes leave us a review (WE REALLY APPRECIATE GOOD REVIEWS). We can be reached by email: welcome2thevillage@gmail.com, and by checking out our Facebook page titled "Welcome2theVillage". So sit back and ride with the Village, laugh with the Village, Welcome2thevillage!!!

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Patrick and Angie hit 23 weeks and Joe and Carrie are at 20. Both couples have made it past the Halfway point, but is that a good thing? They say second trimester is the best, we will have to see. Not to mention CHILDCARE dilemma! What will Joe and Patrick do! 

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