Isolating Experience

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Greg Mercer

One thing that I have noticed since Lily has had her tube out is that many more adults, specifically parents of young children, will now approach us when we are out in public and comment on how cute she is. Now, by no means do I think that the presence of her tube made her un-cute in the eyes of strangers. However, I do think that, for whatever reason, these same people who now offer such wonderful compliments did not feel comfortable approaching us back then. Perhaps they thought that we were just so overwhelmed and stressed out caring for … Continue reading →

Single Parent Travel: Camps Designed for Single Parents

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Jacky Gamble

In a previous post, I talked about planning a vacation as a single parent. This post discusses some of the many places that offer vacations that have been designed for single parents and their children. Rocking Horse Ranch Resort Rocking Horse Ranch Resort is located in Highland, New York, about 90 minutes north of New York City. The 2010 weekend-long single parent camp takes place during mid-November, and starts at $615 (the cost of one adult and one child). The cost includes amenities and activities, including horseback riding, swimming, childcare, hayrides, talent shows, line dancing, bonfires, fitness center, and more. … Continue reading →