http://www.minti.com/members/dramamom/advice/ Most Recent Advice on Minti by dramamom Copyright 2008 Minti en-uk dramamom     Bullying has become somewhat of an epidemic in our schools and playgrounds in the last number of years.  Chances are either your child or your child's friends have been involved in bullying, as victim or bully.  As a teacher, I always kept my eyes and ears open for any signs.  Unfortunately, it is very difficult for teachers to see ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3646/Bullying-Teaching-and-Protecting-our-Kids/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3646/Bullying-Teaching-and-Protecting-our-Kids/ Tue, 02 Jan 2007 11:29:19 -0800 dramamom Let me start by explaining who FlyLady is for those in the Minti community who have never heard of her.  FlyLady (Marla Cilley) discovered a wonderful way to keep her house and life organized, which was a bit of a feat, since she was definitely not organized.  She also realized that there were many other people who could benefit from ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2384/Adapting-FlyLadys-Advice/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2384/Adapting-FlyLadys-Advice/ Wed, 08 Nov 2006 10:54:20 -0800 dramamom Since others are writing about Christmas, I thought I'd add my 2 cents.  As a teacher I have received so many gifts over the years.  Most of which were candles, bath sets, and other knick-knacks that I just didn't know what to do with or where to put them.  My house isn't that big.  So, what do you give a teacher?  Here are ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2084/Gifts-for-Teachers-At-Christmas-or-Anytime/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2084/Gifts-for-Teachers-At-Christmas-or-Anytime/ Sat, 21 Oct 2006 12:54:04 -0700 dramamom The following regards discipline :Say "we" when disciplining to involve the child and not make your decision a "command" from you but it helps to involve the child ... "We do not do that behavior ,...." And be involved even more by saying something more like this "We do not bite because it hurts ..." being very specific ... "We ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2002/Praising-your-children/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2002/Praising-your-children/ Mon, 16 Oct 2006 08:39:48 -0700 dramamom It's never too late to teach a child to fall asleep on their own.  Each child needs to learn this important skill; if not for their own benefit, for the benefit of their parents.  But how do you do this, especially when your child is a little older?It all comes down to a consistent bed-time routine, beginning at as close ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1938/Getting-your-infanttoddler-to-sleep-on-their-own/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1938/Getting-your-infanttoddler-to-sleep-on-their-own/ Wed, 11 Oct 2006 11:35:15 -0700 dramamom With today's hurried lifestyle, it's important to take a break once in a while.  It helps to reduce stress, which can cause you all kinds of problems.  One of the best ways to take a break, that I have discovered, is to watch your children play.  Sit in a spot where they won't be immediately drawn to you and just ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1861/The-best-way-to-take-a-moment/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1861/The-best-way-to-take-a-moment/ Sat, 07 Oct 2006 17:24:31 -0700 dramamom You know it needs to be done, but they never seem to want to do it.  Brushing teeth might just be the one thing toddlers like to do the least.  Our daughter had a hard time when we started using a brush on her teeth.  She wanted to do it herself, but of course, she only bites on the toothbrush.  Not exactly a good ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1790/Brushing-your-uncooperative-toddlers-teeth-and-other-unpleasantries/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1790/Brushing-your-uncooperative-toddlers-teeth-and-other-unpleasantries/ Wed, 04 Oct 2006 07:36:53 -0700 dramamom It causes every new parent concern, when red splotches show up on our little one's creamy, soft bottom.  What do you do?  Our daughter gets diaper rashes quite easily.  This is what we have finally discovered to help keep these uncomfortable episodes to a minimum.  Prevention is key.  It doesn't matter what kind of diapers you use, cloth or disposable, ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1752/dealing-with-reoccurring-diaper-rash/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1752/dealing-with-reoccurring-diaper-rash/ Mon, 02 Oct 2006 11:18:11 -0700 dramamom Has this ever happened to you?  Your child comes home from school complaining about a problem she had on the playground with another student, again.  You are surprised to hear that her teacher still hasn't done anything about it.  You feel that the situation is serious enough to warrant some sort of intervention.  Maybe your child has been hurt or it seems ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1664/How-to-speak-to-your-childs-teacher-about-a-problem/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1664/How-to-speak-to-your-childs-teacher-about-a-problem/ Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:10:43 -0700