http://www.minti.com/members/carolynlouisel/activity/ Latest activity by CarolynLouiseL on Minti Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk CarolynLouiseL Encouraging, good sense advice - you've aimed to encourage us parents, and remind of us the good things we have. Well done, Bless you. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2377/So-much-heartache/#688652 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2377/So-much-heartache/#688652 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:05:00 -0700 CarolynLouiseL Hi, thanks for your comment! Isn't it amazing how the years of our children's lives fly by? It doesn't seem so long ago that my 13 year old son was a baby - and his primary years seem only a little... http://www.minti.com/groups/3/parents-of-teens/blog/685241/Hi-Ive-just-joined-Ive-a-wonderful-13-year-old-boy/#686588 http://www.minti.com/groups/3/parents-of-teens/blog/685241/Hi-Ive-just-joined-Ive-a-wonderful-13-year-old-boy/#686588 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:33:07 -0700 CarolynLouiseL Great idea, I like it. Your being wonderfully supportive of your kid'/s education in doing this, and it would only help. They can see that you value what they're learning and that their... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8636/HOMEWORK-is-NOT-a-DIRTY-WORD/#685244 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8636/HOMEWORK-is-NOT-a-DIRTY-WORD/#685244 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:14:18 -0700 CarolynLouiseL Hi, I'd love to hear from anyone who has teenage kids. Our son is 13 now, and it's different parenting him now, compared to when he was two or three years younger.  It seems like three... http://www.minti.com/groups/3/parents-of-teens/blog/685241/Hi-Ive-just-joined-Ive-a-wonderful-13-year-old-boy/ http://www.minti.com/groups/3/parents-of-teens/blog/685241/Hi-Ive-just-joined-Ive-a-wonderful-13-year-old-boy/ Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:09:24 -0700 CarolynLouiseL Hi, I'd love to hear from anyone who has teenage kids. Our son is 13 now, and it's different parenting him now, compared to when he was two or three years younger.  It seems like three... http://www.minti.com/groups/36912/12-to-18-Yrs/blog/685240/Hi-everyone-Ive-a-wonderful-13-year-old-sonIve-just-joined-this-group/ http://www.minti.com/groups/36912/12-to-18-Yrs/blog/685240/Hi-everyone-Ive-a-wonderful-13-year-old-sonIve-just-joined-this-group/ Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:08:10 -0700 CarolynLouiseL WHO'S THIS FOR? For all high school students.  HOW IS  HOMEWORK NOT A DIRTY WORD? We have a great learning strategy for our son, which helps him to nearly always... For all high school students. 
HOW IS  HOMEWORK NOT A DIRTY WORD?
We have a great learning strategy for our son, which helps him to nearly always...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8636/HOMEWORK-is-NOT-a-DIRTY-WORD/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8636/HOMEWORK-is-NOT-a-DIRTY-WORD/ Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:31:21 -0700 CarolynLouiseL Thanks for telling your story; great advice. We have a teenage son, so it's good to learn from advice others' (like yourself) give. Thanks so much for writing this. I'll continue to be careful.... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8553/Mobile-phones-and-the-danger-with-teenagers/#684493 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8553/Mobile-phones-and-the-danger-with-teenagers/#684493 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:42:42 -0700 CarolynLouiseL Hi there, do any of you live in Wagga Wagga, Henty, Albury or one of the many tiny towns around these places, i.e. The Rock, Yerong Creek, Uranquinty, Gerogery or Culcairn? If so, call by and... http://www.minti.com/groups/92/au/blog/684459/Calling-you-Anyone-live-in-Wagga-Wagga-Albury-Henty-or-nearby-these-places-/ http://www.minti.com/groups/92/au/blog/684459/Calling-you-Anyone-live-in-Wagga-Wagga-Albury-Henty-or-nearby-these-places-/ Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:08:31 -0700 CarolynLouiseL Hi, I don't live where you are - sorry, but a great place to meet people is at Church. I recommend visiting a few (check local papers) and find one where you are comfortable, i.e. not the boring,... http://www.minti.com/groups/92/au/blog/591720/anyone-from-western-suburbs-MELB/#684455 http://www.minti.com/groups/92/au/blog/591720/anyone-from-western-suburbs-MELB/#684455 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:03:15 -0700 CarolynLouiseL Hi, I'd love to hear from anyone who has teenage kids. Our son is 13 now, and it's different parenting him now, compared to when he was two or three years younger.  It seems like three... http://www.minti.com/groups/92/au/blog/684448/Anyone-have-teenagers-/ http://www.minti.com/groups/92/au/blog/684448/Anyone-have-teenagers-/ Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:55:16 -0700 CarolynLouiseL For the last two weeks we have been having the whole of the outside of our house painted and it's looking just GREAT!  Our painter (who've we've had for over 10 years, on and off) is just... http://www.minti.com/groups/92/au/blog/684444/Q-When-is-it-easy-to-paint-the-outside-of-your-house-A-When-you-arent-doing-it-yourself/ http://www.minti.com/groups/92/au/blog/684444/Q-When-is-it-easy-to-paint-the-outside-of-your-house-A-When-you-arent-doing-it-yourself/ Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:52:36 -0700 CarolynLouiseL I am in my early forties (but I only feel 29!) and my husband and I have been married for fifteen years.  We have a teen-aged son who is 13 years old.  He is our only child (see my... http://www.minti.com/groups/92/au/blog/683326/Me-and-My-Family/ http://www.minti.com/groups/92/au/blog/683326/Me-and-My-Family/ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:45:22 -0700 CarolynLouiseL NAME: Carolyn AGE: early 40's (but I only feel 29) MARITAL STATUS:  married (have been for 15 years, to the same man) CHILDREN: a son, aged 13 OCCUPATION: primary school teacher; I... AGE: early 40's (but I only feel 29)
MARITAL STATUS:  married (have been for 15 years, to the same man)
CHILDREN: a son, aged 13
OCCUPATION: primary school teacher; I...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/92/au/blog/683317/Hi-Im-Carolyn-live-near-Albury-NSW-married-have-a-13-year-old-son-Im-a-primary-teache-and-a-Christian/ http://www.minti.com/groups/92/au/blog/683317/Hi-Im-Carolyn-live-near-Albury-NSW-married-have-a-13-year-old-son-Im-a-primary-teache-and-a-Christian/ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:27:40 -0700 CarolynLouiseL http://www.minti.com/members/carolynlouisel/photos/48277/Myself, December 2006 http://www.minti.com/members/carolynlouisel/photos/48277/Myself, December 2006 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:46:51 -0700 CarolynLouiseL I've been asked if I could further explain some of the coping strategies which helped me survive losing our baby (ten years ago) I titled this, "How did you cope? I don't think I could, if... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8620/How-Did-You-Cope-I-Dont-Think-I-Could-re-losing-a-baby/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8620/How-Did-You-Cope-I-Dont-Think-I-Could-re-losing-a-baby/ Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:30:28 -0700 CarolynLouiseL No, sorry I don't know of a wholesale supplier in Perth, 'cos I live in country NSW, however maybe check out your phone book, or an internet search engine - those may be able to help you.  I'd... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/678837/nappies/#679758 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/678837/nappies/#679758 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:46:42 -0700 CarolynLouiseL Thanks for your feedback; good idea.  I will add some of my coping strategies so I can hopefully help other parents, asap when I'm next online.  Carolyn http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8587/Gone-But-Still-A-Part-of-Our-Lives/#679093 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8587/Gone-But-Still-A-Part-of-Our-Lives/#679093 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 03:38:54 -0700 CarolynLouiseL Hi, when our son was little (we live in Australia) and was in nappies we managed to locate a supplier called 'Nappies for Nix' - they were a company that sold really good quality nappies from a... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/678837/nappies/#679034 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/678837/nappies/#679034 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 02:37:00 -0700 CarolynLouiseL Top of the Class... but Not Yet at School! Huh? Read on...! TOP of the Class...but Not Yet at School!  (But that doesn't make sense...).Yes it does! I once heard this quote, 'One year old is... TOP of the Class...but Not Yet at School!  (But that doesn't make sense...).Yes it does!
I once heard this quote, 'One year old is...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8598/How-to-Give-your-Kids-a-GREAT-START-to-their-School-YearsBEFORE-They-Even-Start-School/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8598/How-to-Give-your-Kids-a-GREAT-START-to-their-School-YearsBEFORE-They-Even-Start-School/ Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:23:40 -0700 CarolynLouiseL It's unique having an only child.  Here's some 'positves' and 'negatives'  (for want of better words)... with a bit of humour thrown in, too! POSITIVES:  * not too many arguments... POSITIVES: 
* not too many arguments...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8597/We-Have-An-Only-ChildBut-AT-LEAST-THE-HOUSE-IS-ALWAYS-TIDYAnd-Not-Too-NOISY-Ha/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8597/We-Have-An-Only-ChildBut-AT-LEAST-THE-HOUSE-IS-ALWAYS-TIDYAnd-Not-Too-NOISY-Ha/ Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:21:00 -0700 CarolynLouiseL Gereat article, great advice; you've written this so well.  Well done.  What's especially good is that you've reminded us all that every child, and family situation is unique.  I trust... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6445/Parenting-your-child-who-isDifferent/#678824 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6445/Parenting-your-child-who-isDifferent/#678824 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:15:24 -0700 CarolynLouiseL My husband and I have been Blessed with one healthy son.  He is our only child because, sadly, we have suffered pregnancy loss in the past - we've had a miscarriage and, later, a stillborn... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8587/Gone-But-Still-A-Part-of-Our-Lives/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8587/Gone-But-Still-A-Part-of-Our-Lives/ Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:27:48 -0700 CarolynLouiseL Hi, my name is Carolyn.  I am in my early 40's.  I live in a lovely, small, rural town in country New South Wales, Australia.  I have been married to my wonderful... http://www.minti.com/members/carolynlouisel/blog/677672/Let-me-introduce-myself/#677678 http://www.minti.com/members/carolynlouisel/blog/677672/Let-me-introduce-myself/#677678 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:24:32 -0700