Key Takeaways:
– Deon and Karen Derrico, stars of the reality show “Doubling Down With The Derricos”, finalized their divorce in early June, shocking fans.
– The parents of 14 kids, they have an ongoing struggle involving Deon's mom's cancer battle and a nephew's recent death.
– Despite these challenges, Karen Derrico updates show that the kids are doing well.
– The children have returned to traditional schooling after years of homeschooling and are seemingly happy and thriving.
– Karen also shared an update on their daughter Daiten, a budding Olympic ice skater who was conceived after a series of miscarriages.
A Shock to the Fans
In early June, Doubling Down With The Derricos stars Deon and Karen Derrico finalized their divorce, shaking their fan base. The two always seemed to be on friendly terms, and the news came shortly after the family moved to a new home with their 14 children. Although many are concerned about the children's wellbeing, the Derrico family has been coping with even more challenges.
Facing Multiple Struggles
On top of dealing with the divorce, Deon Derrico has been transparent with fans about his mother GG's battle with cancer. To add to the family's woes, Deon's nephew, Amani Barkley, tragically died after a long battle with autoimmune hepatitis. Fans have naturally shown concern about how the family's 14 children are dealing with these unfortunate events.
Kids' Welfare Amidst Divorce
Despite the divorce and ongoing challenges, Deon and Karen have been largely successful in shielding their children. The divorce settlement led to a split in the legal and physical custody of their 13 minor children. While Deon deals with family losses and his mother's health issues, Karen has stepped up to take care of their children. In an Instagram update, Karen shared a heartwarming video of their children's first day of school, signaling a significant shift from homeschooling to regular schooling, a change embraced with joy by the kids.
Back to School!
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Karen has been in charge of their kids' homeschooling. However, she recently shared a delightful update of their kids' first day back at school. The kids, including triplets Dawsyn, De'Aren, and Dyver, looked thrilled to be back, sparking much joy among their followers. The post received love and support, with fans applauding their transition to school and welcoming the break for Karen.
A Proud Mom and Future Olympian
Karen also shared a proud mom moment, posting a video of their daughter Daiten ice skating. Born after a series of miscarriages, Daiten who weighed only 1lb 14oz at birth, has been noted as the quiet one among the quints. Now 10 years old, she's preparing for her first ice skating competition in October, prompting Karen to dream about her daughter possibly becoming an Olympic ice skater.
Despite the turbulent times, the Derrico family navigates, the children continue to thrive, providing comfort and joy to their parents and fans alike. As fans send them love and well-wishes, we hope for the best for the Derrico family and their promising future. Keep it here for the latest updates on the Derrico family and their journey on Doubling Down With The Derricos.
