http://www.minti.com/members/cathbusymum/advice/ Most Recent Advice on Minti by cathbusymum Copyright 2008 Minti en-uk cathbusymum Re: Home schoolingAsked by FremantleDockerQuestion:Hi there, and good morning. I'm just wondering if you can home school a child who's already going to school? I'm just seriously thinking about home schooling my 5 year old daughter, and she's already started school. Having a few problems with her that's all.Thanks in advanced.My Advice: I have home schooled my daughter for  2 years. ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9291/Home-Schooling-Requirements-for-Australian-Registration/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9291/Home-Schooling-Requirements-for-Australian-Registration/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:04:11 -0700 cathbusymum    The first time most people hear these words is when your baby or babies are born prematurely. This brings with it feelings of stress, anxiety and helplessness. What can I do to help my child? Some of this fear can be overcome simply by knowing what happens and the equipment and procedures of the ward.  On entering the ward, you ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8854/Neonatal-Intensive-Care-Unit-NICU/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8854/Neonatal-Intensive-Care-Unit-NICU/ Sat, 10 May 2008 00:55:07 -0700 cathbusymum    When you find out you are having twins you automatically think of all the things you will need to buy- in double. What about feeding? This is a quick summary for those who have newborn twins and how I handle feeding two at the same time. I bottle feed, so my advice is more to do with this. If ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8806/Twin-Newborn-Sleep-and-Feeding-Routine-My-Tips/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8806/Twin-Newborn-Sleep-and-Feeding-Routine-My-Tips/ Tue, 06 May 2008 01:27:56 -0700 cathbusymum In our house we have played this word game for many, many years. It’s basically like a knock knock joke. I’ll explain what we say to each other and then why it has become so important for us.Me:            Guess What?Daughter:  What?Me:            Love Ya!Pretty simple, isn’t it? Now why we say it is the important part.What started as a simple game ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8515/Guess-WhatLove-Ya/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8515/Guess-WhatLove-Ya/ Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:51:55 -0700 cathbusymum For me, the hardest part was actually deciding to go. Once I got there, this is what I found:Warm and caring staff. They know exactly what you have been through as many have also had the same experience of domestic violence. That’s what gave them the idea to help others. It made it very easy to talk about what had ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8484/Refuges-what-can-they-offer/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8484/Refuges-what-can-they-offer/ Sun, 23 Mar 2008 01:36:21 -0700 cathbusymum My story of an abusive relationshipI was in an abusive relationship for 5 years until I found the courage to leave. This was a great turning point but with it came the question of how to tell my daughter that we were leaving? Leaving her school and friends behind and never being able to come back would be difficult. As ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8475/How-To-Help-Your-Children-Overcome-Challenges/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8475/How-To-Help-Your-Children-Overcome-Challenges/ Fri, 21 Mar 2008 01:16:00 -0700