Country - Australia

hay everyone im new to this site and just wanted to say hi to everyone im 19 and due to have my 3rd baby in 18 weeks i have a little girl mia who is almost 4 and a little boy who is almost 3 i love havin my kids would change the fact that i was only 15 when i had mia and then barely 17 when i had ryley i enjoy every second of it they are a handful but so worth every second me and my bf are so excited about this baby comin this will be his first child and he is so excited he loves my kids and enjoys them just as much as i do....

so if anyone is out there that wants to have a chat or anything just leave a comment... lookin forward to hearing from anyone ....

mecka :)

HI everyone!

I am new to this group but want to put a shout our to all you Perth mums out there :)

I have just started in photography and am specialising in portraits. I am always looking for families/couples/kids to take photographic portraits of. As I am just starting out, my rates are very good value, and you get some amazing professional looking portraits! I am doing this on weekends to supplement my income as we save for our first cycle or two of IVF...

Basically, each session is $100 for up to 4 people ($10 each person extra) and you get a 60-90 minute photo session with me, and you get 50-80 different pictures (all edited, retouched and in blak and white also, with some sepia/special effects) burnt to a DVD for you to take home and keep. You are free to repoduce, print, enlarge and share these photos freely, but to recognise it as my work in exchange.

I have optional extras also, and for more information or to book a session, feel free to message me through Minti, or email me at  karynlakephotography@iinet.net.au

IF you would like to see some samples of my work, please visit http://picasaweb.google.com/karynlakephotography

I hope you consider me for your family portraits in the future.
Thanks a bunch!

Karyn :)

Hi everyone. I'm new here. I'm Tiff, 22yo single mum to Craig who will be 4 in January. I work nearly everyday at a Cafe/Art Gallery and also as a cleaner of holiday apartments. I'm also currently studying from home for my Year 10 so I can then do my HSC. Well hope to get to know some of you some more soon. Thanks for having me.

Hi everyone...

Are you a stay at home mum or dad..need a great hobby...well join me over at Australian Competitions Club..or ACC for short. Its full of competitions, freebies, offers and more that you can enter to win great prizes and cash....

I have been a member for over three years and found it has really helped with the boredom of home time when the kids are napping or at school. We have won lots of prizes and the community is fantastic. So what are you waiting for...come over to:  www.compingclub.com

See you there

Cheers

Tee

Hey everyone.

I have an online business offering unique photo gifts and products and I'm looking for a business partner to take an active role in its growth.

The opportunity will require a passion for online retail in the 'memories' market - a growing market in the online space - see similar services such as snapfish.com.au, www.bigwphotos.com.au

Perfect for an entrepreneurial mum, it would be ideal if you reside in Australia. An equal interest (50/50) in the business is being offered due to a change in personal circumstance. Low capital required.

Email enquiries@picophoto.com.au

Bernard

 

Hi, I am going through a tough time with my husband suffering depression and doing a lot of stupid things in our relationship.  I have tried to raise my boys 11 & 15 with good values inspite of the bad behaviour that my husband brings into their lives.  But have not always succeeded. Now my husband and I are apart while he is trying to get better.  I need advice as to how to help my youngest son.  He is exhibiting similar bad behaviours of my husband. He has no respect for rules such as no playing his DS at night after 6.. takes an hour to eat breakfast, longer to do his simple chores like feeding the dog and folding clothes... he steals money and other things.  Punishment such as taking things away doesn't work as he just goes into a "I don't care" attitude.  I have tried every thing such as smacking, talking, role play, rewards instead of punishment. I hate it all as I feel extremely desparate.. Do I keep up the tough love or do I drop the values I want to teach him.  HELP ME PLEASE

 Positive Parenting

Tips and Techniques you will find in this book  

Why children need discipline (chapter one)

The benefits of starting NOW! (chapter two)

A simple yet highly effective motivational system that is both fun and highly successful! (chapter three)

How to teach your children to work (willingly!) (chapter four)

Specific tips for motivating your children (chapter five)

How to teach your child values of character such as love, respect, and service (chapter six)

Positive, fun ways for children to learn accountability. (chapter seven/eight)

Disciplining without yelling, spanking, nagging, or time-outs! (chapter nine)

Steps for successful implementation of this parenting plan. (chapter ten, eleven, twelve)

Sure-fire ways to fail! (chapter thirteen) True tried and tested tips to make life with kids a heck of a lot easier! (Chapter fourteen, fifteen)

Trusting in God and Prayer (chapter sixteen)

How to focus on the family! (chapter sixteen and seventeen)

How to keep a sense of humor in your home! (chapter eighteen)

Ways to keep a marriage strong (chapter nineteen)

Personalizing the G.O.L.D. Standard to meet the individual needs of your family (chapter twenty)

Step by step directions for implementing this program in your family!  

A Gold Standard Publication Positive Parenting

I wanted to share some advice that was given to me about how get your childs attention when you are asking them to do something...

As parents you expect that when you talk your child will listen, even if it is across a room, or as they ar in the middle of something.  When they are doing something you don't want them to do you simply yell from where ever you are.

Well My daughter Paige is 22 months old I began this technique when she was about 12 months old, when she started walking. One of my friends used this technique so I saw that she was having luck with it so I have used it ever since.

I began kneeling infront of her & making eye contact then speaking to her in the tone that was necessary for the situation.

If I was asking her to carry out a tast I used a friendly voice, If i asked her to stop what she was doing I used a stern tone in my voice.

In the past few months I have begun giving her an explanation in each situation because I noticed that she responded better after I told her why I wanted her to do or stop something.

So If anyone is having trouble getting their childs attention I have found that this works well. I have got to the point now where I don't need to get right in her face all the time I just ask for her attention before I give the instruction.

 

   

1. Pregnancy Without Pounds.
   The Look Good Feel Great Pregnancy Kit.
   
    
2. Starting A Child Daycare.
   Complete Business Package To Help You Easily And Quickly Start Your Own Profitable Home-based Day Care Business!
   
    
3. Become Pregnant.
   Become Pregnant. I Thought I Was Infertile Now I Have 2 Beautiful Children, Naturally Conceived. You Can Too.
   
    
4. IamBigBrother Spy Software.
   IamBigBrother Secretly Records Email, Chat, Im, And More.
   
    
5. The Fertility Secrets Handbook.
   How To Achieve Maximum Fertility For Women Having Trouble Getting Pregnant.
   
    
6. Christmas & Advent Celebration-Holiday.
   Earn 50% Of $27-Put Christ Back In Christmas-Family Tradition Ideas, Gift Ideas And Lots Of Recipe Books For Christmas.
   
    
7. Easy Face Painting.
   Step-By-Step Face Painting Guide Makes Face Painting So Easy Even Non-Painters Can Look Like Pros.
   
    
8. Slim Mom Secrets.
   Discover How You Can Get Back Into Your Pre-Pregnancy Shape (or Better) In As Little As 10 Days After Your Healthy Baby Is Born!
    
9. My Out-Of-Control Teen.
   Audio/Video eBook(R) Plus Online Parent-Coaching For Parents With Out-of-Control Teens
10. 365 Kid Crafts.
    Easy, Step-by-step Kid Crafts For The Whole Year
    
    
    Author: Walter Gibson HomeBizBloke

Just like a few of you, i am new to minti. I was recommended to this site from a old school friend. She said that this site helped her through a lot of tough times. I separated about 18 months ago from my husband of nearly 11 years. I have three children and find it very hard doing it all alone. I do have a good support network around me (mainly my wonderful mum) but would love to hear from other people that have been through separation/divorce and have found happiness afterwards. I do live in a small rural town in SA, so getting out and meeting other parents is a little hard. I just want to be the best mum to my kids and give them the best in life but sometimes everything gets so overwhelming. Love to know that i am not going crazy!!!