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• Preparing for College is Hard, Especially on the Parents

  Below is a recent post from Moms Fort Wayne, a site a write for weekly. If you're looking for a great parenting site, this one should certainly be on your list! Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Best of Dating Dad Tips

  

  While Dating Dad is getting little R R we thought we'd share a few of his top tips from recent posts. Meeting his kids may not be the blissfest you pictured in... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Extreme Playhouses

  

  Suri Cruise's $24,000 playhouseHuff Post Home is one of my favorite home decor sites. Last week's article on Luxury Playhouses was one I had to share with fello... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• When Your Dreams Are Big the Facts Don't Matter.

  

  This is my current meditation given to me by a friend who's encouragement and honesty I sincerely appreciate. We have big dreams we're working to achieve. Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• "Drivers and Danica!"? Have Women Come as Far as We Think?

  

  At Sunday's kick off of NASCAR's 2013 Season, the Daytona 500, Driver Danica Patrick took the pole position. For those not familiar with racing, this is a BIG... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Truth About Meeting His Kids from Dating Dad

  You want to meet my kids? Really?by Dating Dad, Brian GallagherYour dating life has moved along and you both think that you arekeepers. Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Dating Advice We Give Our Teenager

  The Sonish is dating. He's not exclusively dating but beginning to date around. He'll be 16 soon, he's smart, good looking, and charming with a quick whit so... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Matching Rules with Reality

  I've said a lot about terms like "Just the Stepmom" and "You don't understand. You don't have kids." I believe these are the two worst things you can possibly... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Parenting Advice from Downton Abbey (and Huffington Post)

  

  We love Downton Abbey. We've fallen for it in the same way millions of Americans have. We simply can't get enough of Lord Grantham, his family, and the staff,... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Treat Your Valentine to Something Special This Year

  as seen on the Visit Fort Wayne Blog. Even if you don't live in Fort Wayne, many of these ideas can be found in your own community. Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Sex While His Kids Are at Home? Dating Dad's Advice

  Home Games vs. Away Gamesby Brian GallagherI've stated before that I have physical custody of my triplet boys. They are almost seventeen and are very mature... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Impromptu Dance Parties

  I like to think we're a fun household. We laugh a lot and like to break into song from time to time. The Hubs is much better at that than I am with his... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Public Displays of Affection in Front of the Kids

  All three of us step into an elevator. The Hubs kisses me. We pretend to make out in the elevator. The Sonish is mortified and bangs on the elevator door... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Gift of My Grandparents

  So much of why I'm the person I am today is because of my grandparents. My grandparents, two maternal one paternal (my paternal grandmother died too young),... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Dating Dad Answers "Umm, He Has Kids."

  'Umm, he has kids'by Brian Gallagher Focusing on two relationships I have had in the last three years, Ihave come to realize that the women were hiding behind m... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Top 5 Tips on Saying "No"

  I'm ok with saying no to people. In fact, I say no often. I don't do it for sport or to be mean but I do it when it's necessary. I say no often enough that... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Know the Signs of Teen Dating Violence

  From my recent post on Moms Fort Wayne: Teen Dating Violence: A Parent’s Worst NightmareJust before the holiday season, I attended the Fort Wayne YWCA's Annual... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Dating Dad Shares What You Can Expect at "The Frat House"

  Life At The Frat Houseby Brian GallagherConfession: I may be fourty years old but I am seventeen at heart.Life at my house is that of four teenagers at this... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• A Stepmom's Wish

  

  This post was sent to me by a reader who wishes to remain anonymous. Her words speak to the wishes, desires, and struggles of so many stepparents out there so... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Stepmom Poem-author Unknown

  

  I recently found this poem on Pintrest I tried but couldn't figure out the source of the material (so if you know who it is please tell me so I can give them... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, PARENTING