http://www.minti.com/members/arna/advice/ Most Recent Advice on Minti by Arna Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk Arna Parenting is hard enough and all parents deserve to have a creative outlet.  Writing is one of mine and I find it very beneficial.  Ok, so I sometimes stay up, wrapped in the cloud of creativity writing brings, when I should be in bed catching up on sleep. Writing is one of the cheapest, easiest and most rewarding hobbies to have.  ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7972/Parenting-Writing-and-Why-You-Should/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7972/Parenting-Writing-and-Why-You-Should/ Thu, 29 Nov 2007 04:12:17 -0800 Arna This is an article I have written in general and will be posting it on another writing site.  Just letting you know in case you stumble upon it.  Will be under the name of New Zealtralian on other site.A Helping Hand for Sore NipplesThere is so much emphasis on breastfeeding and the benefits that it provides for mums and babies.  ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7428/Breastfeeding-and-the-Pain-of-it/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7428/Breastfeeding-and-the-Pain-of-it/ Wed, 12 Sep 2007 01:26:23 -0700 Arna I am writing this as I have come across a comment that really upset me.  The person has been deleted from the system but I still think it needs to be put out there again what Minti is supposed to be about.I was not the only one who found the comment offensive and not the only one to report it.  ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7225/Being-Postitive-Towards-Other-Parents/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7225/Being-Postitive-Towards-Other-Parents/ Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:54:11 -0700 Arna Ok.  So breastfeeding isn't that easy.  Who ever said it was going to be?  No one.  So you think you want to increase your milk supply, reasonable enough thinking and you think you have found the answer.  Fenugreek.  Well, read on dear parents.  You are in for a bit of a surprise.As a nursing mother I too wanted to boost ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7016/The-Risks-of-Fenugreek/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7016/The-Risks-of-Fenugreek/ Tue, 07 Aug 2007 01:09:45 -0700