By Keisha Lynn His son greeted me with the most welcoming hug, and his daughter turned, stared into my eyes at length, and said, “Hi, Mommy.” At the time I met them, I had been dating their dad for less than two months. I was surprised by her greeting and unsure of how to respond. So, I simply said, “Hi, sweetheart” as she sat on my lap and placed her tiny arms around my … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Single Dad Returns Home from Duty to Surprise Daughter
Air Force Sergeant Wil Alteus was living in New Jersey as a single parent with his daughter, Lyrique, when he was called overseas for duty last August. Nine months later Sgt. Alteus teamed up with Lyrique's school to make a surprise return. Once called, Alteus sent his daughter to stay with his sister, Kinley, in Florida. Neither Kinley nor Lyrique knew when he would be home … [Read more...]
Interview With a Single Dad: Budgets, Child Support and Doing Hair
In a society where being average is applauded, I'm careful not to pat single fathers on their backs for doing what they are supposed to. Men should love and care for their children, provide emotional and financial support, and give guidance and instruction. Many men do. We just hear about the ones with 15 children by ten different women, or the ones behind bars for … [Read more...]