Michael Nwankpa

Father Support Network

Kids EN ↓ 54 episodes

Father Support Network is an initiative geared towards educating, informing, guiding, encouraging and helping estranged fathers navigate the complex challenges of maintaining contact and healthy relationship with their children after separation and/or divorce from their significant others. It also provides tips to single father households on how to function effectively as a single parent. It is inspired by the founder, Dr. Michael Nwankpa's personal experience. We will share experiences, reactions, analysis of real live scenarios and invite guests from time-to-time to present their expert opin...

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Michael Nwankpa

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A Man’s right, happiness and wellbeing are as important as a woman’s 21.11.2024 11:39

in this special episode to celebrate the International Men’s Day 2024, I reflect on the US election 2024, issues of toxic masculinity and positive male role models as I make an argument for the right, happiness and wellbeing of a man being as important as a woman’s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does a father having custody of the children means that he has ‘taken’ them away from their mother 11.11.2024 11:23

In this episode, I challenge the myth of who should have custody of the child after breakup. I argue that a mother having custody of a child does not necessarily guarantee the child a good standard of care. Conversely, a father having custody can be better for the child. The child’s interest supersedes. There is no law that gives automatic right to one parent over the other. Hosted on Acast. See a...

Fight or flight? How to deal with parental alienation 28.10.2024 11:58

This episode focuses on what fathers who are alienated from their children should do- fight for their children or abandon their responsibilities towards them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should a man show emotion and cry? 20.10.2024 18:49

In this episode, I react to the emotional outburst from the American RnB superstar Tyrese Gibson in one of his appearances at the Breakfast Club-a Radio Show based in New York. Tyrese argues that men ('black men') cry and vividly demonstrates through his emotional response to questions about his divorce from his ex-wife Samantha Lee and the ongoing child custody battle. Using this as a case study,...