Recent content by Richie

Both of mine are into cheese on toast at the moment. The eldest is starting to appreciate flavors more and he likes me to add a little mustard to the cheese. I have taken to keeping a bag of it ready grated in the fridge to save even more time.

Sorry to say this but unless she is willing to agree to this, or is obviously incompetent as a parent I think it's unlikely the guy would be awarded custody. It's not particularly fair but seems to be the way it goes.

I guess your child is just not a morning kind of person! I have the same problem with my oldest child. We spent ages trying to coax him into being somewhere near human but have learned it is better to just let him be.

Ahhh, the old 'all the other kids have one' argument. Don't you remember that feeling yourself? I wouldn't overlook how important it is for kids to feel part of a group, so even though it seems young it is worth thinking about buying her one. Maybe for her next birthday?

If I was forced to choose one food to eat everyday it would be cheese. I can't get enough of it and try to find a new one to sample every couple of weeks. Any other cheese fiends out there?

I know that I have to think about traffic safety with my kids, whereas when I was growing up there were hardly any cars around in comparison.

Or perhaps both? I am thinking a sling is better because I can get around town with the baby but my wife likes strollers more. I will say that I don't like the slings where the baby is behind the parent.

Thanks guys. I was worried I would be the only man around, especially as so many people have babies alone these days. My wife said she'll do the classes if I want to because it is our first baby together. (Wow it is still so exciting to say that.)

How much TV do you allow your kids? I limit it to an hour a day, though often they watch less as they prefer to do other things.

I have one of each and would say that they tend to go to the person that provides most of the daily care for emotional issues. Overall I am guessing that it doesn't matter to them if this is mom or dad.

I am quite interested in switching out with my wife so she can work for a while outside of the house. I will be able to take a semi sabbatical but would still need to do some paid work from home. I would like to know how you divide your time between child/house care and your own projects.

If they are both girls then I would say it's a kid thing rather than being related to a family connection. Or perhaps being related gives them more security to squabble without worrying about losing the bond?

I don't think kids can really grasp the concept of money until they are around seven or eight. That's probably a good time to give them responsibility for spending their allowance, with guidance of course.

Just wondering, to what extent you guys are (or have been) involved in the pre-natal process? Do you go to clinic appointments or birthing classes? My wife is leaving it up to me to decide how much I get to.

Daddy-O, what could be worse than a predator at the door? :confused: Greatdad - I think that is a really bad thing for your neighbor to do, and likely illegal too! It puts you in a bad position too, will you have a word with her about it?