Recent content by Alistair

I love taking my children to amusement parks, but... during the weekdays? Wouldn't this imply taking some time off from work? To be honest, I'd rather stick to going on weekends than have to motivate my absence to my boss...

Yeah, Chuck E. Cheese is a really fun place. My children love it, but - despite the games and shows the Chuckster has to offer - their favorite fast food place is still KFC.

I assume infidelity might be forgivable in certain situations (like a one night stand under the influence of alcohol, drugs or something like that), but it would take a lot of effort to rebuild the trust within the relationship. It is possible though, and I know couples who have managed to found...

Not really, no. We do love our dog and treat him well, but... it is still just a dog. He stays in his own place in the house and eats anytime he wants, because we leave a bowl of dog food for him every morning and every afternoon. The children play with him during the day, but he doesn't sleep...

A friend of mine was in the situation of being considered the "mean" step-dad. He wasn't particularly strict, but in the children's eyes he seemed stricter than their biological father, and they would always complain to the latter, in the first few months, about how bad their step-dad treats...

Yes, my wife prepared a great meal and fortune cookies for dessert. They contained the message, "You're life will change in less than nine months", and then she asked me to guess what it meant. Oh, I felt so happy when I heard her say I was going to be a daddy. I can't remember how many time I...

Air conditioning should probably help during summer. I think it is recommended for pregnant women to keep the room temperature at the comfort level, and there is not much you can do other than to install a fan or an air conditioner. You should search online for an air-conditioned jacket...

I think that is a little strange. You should probably have a talk with her... and maybe ask her if she really is so confident or is just trying to act that way to encourage herself... Since I don't know your wife's personality, I can't provide any other piece of advice. It may be a common...

We have only one dog - a Labrador. He is very playful and rather intelligent. I don't really understand the fascination people have with exotic pets, such as snakes, lizards and insects. You can hardly play with them without hurting either them or yourself, and they are very difficult to take...

Nope, I don't think I've ever heard our local Zoo organizing something like that. It seems pretty cool. I would definitely take the kids to a "Boo at the Zoo" for Halloween. I wonder why can't every Zoo in the country be this creative... :(

I've read some things about this Montessori approach during my pedagogy courses, in my Master's program, but I don't quite agree with a complete lack of verbal stimulation and approval. I wouldn't give my children to such a school. I mean, what can they learn from this approach? That they should...

Well, they've tweaked the design a little since I visited the site last time, but other than that I don't seem to notice any differences. I don't use Facebook too much. I only have an account to keep in touch with some old friends, from high-school, who currently live abroad.

This is exactly what I was thinking: the children should be allowed to carry their presents (toys, gadgets etc.) with them when they go from one parent's house to the other's.

I am completely against death penalty, because it is wrong from both the moral and the Christian point of view. We should not have the right to take a fellow human's life, no matter what. In this particular case, considering the circumstances and the ambiguity of it all, it can hardly be...

Can you guys recommend me any good fantasy books for teenagers? I'm looking for some series like "The Twilight Saga" and "The Hunger Games" for my niece, who is very fond of teen literature.