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As a single parent, when do you introduce your kids to a new “significant other”? I have read all the theories about children becoming too attached too fast to a new boy or girlfriend, but does that change with age? Does it make a difference if you have 100% custody?

My basic rule is no introductions (but they might know about her) until I am sure that it is something ...

Tags: Dating
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Part of my New Year’s resolution is to learn the social networks a lot better. I am on Linked-In and now Single Parent Travel has their own Facebook Page.

I am still learning Facebook, so if any of you experts out there want to be an Administrator, let me know and you can help me modify it.

I do have a bet with my son (and I hate to lose) that I cannot get 1000 fans of the page in a month. I am getting ...

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SPT is planning a trip to Hawaii in June (dates in a week or so), but there is a single dad that has lived in the islands who is headed “home” in July. If anyone is interested, here is the info:

Kauai End of Summer Adventure Trip
July 23 - August 8

Join me, a single dad, and my two sons ages 11 and 7, on our annual trip to Kauai, the westernmost island in the Hawaiian chain.  Great hiking to waterfalls, beautiful beaches, trail rides, fishing, boating, snorkeling, and scuba — an eco-family adventure in ...

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Yes, this is a self aggrandizing post, but I just need to say it! I am totally bummed that they are not with me for Christmas dinner (is McDonald’s open?) but thrilled that they were here this morning to experience the magic of Christmas. We are all non-believers at this point, but believe me the magic is there! But hey, they are coming back to me tomorrow so all is well in the Frenaye house!

My youngest really outdid herself this year. I got ...

Tags: Christmas, Family, Holiday
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Brenda sent along this note and I thought–why didn’t I think of that!  But what a fantastic idea for a great memory.

When my physical therapist and her sister were in their early teens, their parents divorced.  Their father decided to embrace his new role as a single parent.  Shortly after the separation, he took his 2 daughters for a 2 week trip, a week in London and a week in Israel.  Not knowing how to occupy them for the long plane trip (this ...

Tags: Travel Tip
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While THIS ARTICLE is targeted to young adults, it does have some great reasons to travel while you are young which apply to the much younger crowd that we have.

I know that from my own personal travels, my children have met a wide range of people, are more polite and accepting of people that are different, hopefully are more worldly and intelligent (sometimes I wonder), and have a decided appreciation for what it is that we have here in the U.S.

When ...

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As I mentioned in my newsletter, each year, we make a donation to a local charity around the holidays. This year is no different and Single Parent Travel will be supporting The Light House Shelter in Annapolis, MD.  The Light House Shelter is a program brought together by local churches of all denominations to offer assistance to the homeless.

With the challenging economy, more people than ever need help and Single Parent Travel is reaching out to our readers. If you are ...

Tags: Charity, Christmas, Holiday
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Well, we all survived another Single Parent Travel weekend at the Rocking Horse Ranch.  We had a little bit of “liquid sunshine” on Saturday but that did not dampen the spirits of the trail riders.

In the end, there were 42 families and a total of 96 people. The kids had a blast as did the adults. This time, I brought friends for my kids and it was a great decision as it allowed me to really get to talk to most everyone and ...

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I just discovered a great blog and website run by a single dad of two. His journey to his newly found single-dom was difficult as many of our were. But ever the optimist, Bill McLeod of Single Dads Town really puts it together for us nicely.

Take a click on over and discover how a widower talks about buying trainging bras, and the ultimate bonding moment.  If you are interested in the backstory, Bill comes clean and lays it all out on the ...

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The Ruby Princess, the ship for our upcoming Mediterranean Cruise has just left the shipyard and is on her way to Ft. Lauderdale.

Ruby Princess will debut a number of new services and amenities on board, including new dining options such as a pub lunch in the Wheelhouse Bar, unique enrichment programs and the new Ultimate Ship Tour.  The vessel also includes a dramatic piazza-style atrium featuring small-bite eateries and an ever-changing array of performing street entertainers, Princess’ signature adults-only oasis called ...

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