http://www.minti.com/members/etcircus/activity/ Latest activity by etcircus on Minti Copyright 2008 Minti en-uk etcircus That's just cool to be with your highschool sweetheart! You are very lucky to have almost 'always' known who you wanted to spend the rest of your life with :) http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/553619/how-did-you-and-your-partner-meet/#555391 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/553619/how-did-you-and-your-partner-meet/#555391 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:17:28 -0800 etcircus It's funny how letters used to be the norm and now when you get a letter in the mail, it usually end up being a bill :) I'd much rather get the kind of letters you were getting haha :) http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/553619/how-did-you-and-your-partner-meet/#555390 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/553619/how-did-you-and-your-partner-meet/#555390 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:14:55 -0800 etcircus Isn't it funny how it all works :) I love how you fell in love instantly but didn't kiss for 7 weeks :) http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/553619/how-did-you-and-your-partner-meet/#555388 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/553619/how-did-you-and-your-partner-meet/#555388 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:13:11 -0800 etcircus I haven't found my other half yet. I think they are hiding hahaha :) Great to hear a man's side of how a couple met. Thanks so much for telling me :)  http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/553619/how-did-you-and-your-partner-meet/#555387 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/553619/how-did-you-and-your-partner-meet/#555387 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:11:24 -0800 etcircus That's fantastic that you two found each other in a place where some might give up. Love it http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/553619/how-did-you-and-your-partner-meet/#553967 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/553619/how-did-you-and-your-partner-meet/#553967 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 03:06:42 -0800 etcircus Haha what a cool story! I'm terrible at taking risks with relationships which is funny because for a living I do dangerous things such as play with fire. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/553619/how-did-you-and-your-partner-meet/#553964 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/553619/how-did-you-and-your-partner-meet/#553964 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 03:04:30 -0800 etcircus I am LOVING hearing these stories. I guess I'm a romantic at heart haha Being single, this is also kind of helpful... :) Thanks so much for all of the answers, keep them coming! xox http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/553619/how-did-you-and-your-partner-meet/#553961 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/553619/how-did-you-and-your-partner-meet/#553961 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 03:02:32 -0800 etcircus It seems like a lot of you lucky people have found your soulmate and are living happily ever after :) It makes me curious. How and where did you and your partner meet? http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/553619/how-did-you-and-your-partner-meet/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/553619/how-did-you-and-your-partner-meet/ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:17:25 -0800 etcircus I agree with what you have written here. Sometimes in my classes a sick child will come one week and be a little bit fragile and not really able to participate anyway (who feels like hanging upside... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7852/The-best-place-for-a-sick-child-is-at-home/#553615 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7852/The-best-place-for-a-sick-child-is-at-home/#553615 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:13:54 -0800 etcircus EXCELLENT point Angie! We definitely don't want boys aspiring to be like the drug dealers and I doubt anyone would want their son to be involved with a user that may introduce him to drugs :)... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7846/Teach-your-daughters-that-drug-dealers-ARE-NOT-rockstars/#552675 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7846/Teach-your-daughters-that-drug-dealers-ARE-NOT-rockstars/#552675 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:23:54 -0800 etcircus I perform a lot at night time and have to admit, I LOVE to go out and have a dance at nightclubs too. I also do Djing work and have been getting more and more disturbed by what I see happening. You... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7846/Teach-your-daughters-that-drug-dealers-ARE-NOT-rockstars/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7846/Teach-your-daughters-that-drug-dealers-ARE-NOT-rockstars/ Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:56:54 -0800 etcircus When I visited Canada I had my first exposure to Ice junkies. I thought to myself, we are so lucky not to have that crap taking over Australia. The people on it were scarey to look at and I had to... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4574/Illegal-Drugs-and-teensICE/#552605 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4574/Illegal-Drugs-and-teensICE/#552605 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:16:31 -0800 etcircus I think your article was really nice. I admire you for being the one who is there for the children and am glad that you have so much love to give sick children. I too believe there is hope, and I... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7845/There-is-HOPE/#552584 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7845/There-is-HOPE/#552584 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:48:00 -0800 etcircus This isn't advice, just a funny story. I am one of four children and once when my mum was at the shop one of my brothers threw himself to the ground and started to tantrum. With four children to deal... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/552428/temper-tantrums/#552579 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/552428/temper-tantrums/#552579 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:29:45 -0800 etcircus I'm curious to see how your cough pans out as I have been experiencing something similar and have also on occasion coughed up a bit of blood. But I do a lot of fire breathing shows and I put it down... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/547925/coughing-blood/#548446 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/547925/coughing-blood/#548446 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:27:11 -0800 etcircus How funny, Im going to get some and MAYBE I'll share them with the little one hahahahahahahaha http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/546251/how-do-you-get-children-to-stay-sitting-down-in-the-bath/#548427 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/546251/how-do-you-get-children-to-stay-sitting-down-in-the-bath/#548427 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:13:41 -0800 etcircus I'll get my friend to try the soothing music and see if that works. The little one is so funny. Every time he's asked to sit down, he happily says 'OK' and sits down straight away and then two... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/546251/how-do-you-get-children-to-stay-sitting-down-in-the-bath/#548424 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/546251/how-do-you-get-children-to-stay-sitting-down-in-the-bath/#548424 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:12:40 -0800 etcircus I forgot how much fun it is pouring water when you are little! Thanks for reminding me :) http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/546251/how-do-you-get-children-to-stay-sitting-down-in-the-bath/#548417 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/546251/how-do-you-get-children-to-stay-sitting-down-in-the-bath/#548417 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:08:49 -0800 etcircus Those bath tablets sound cool. I take it they don't stain anything and are non toxic. Could be perfect for clowning too... Haha when will I grow up? lol http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/546251/how-do-you-get-children-to-stay-sitting-down-in-the-bath/#548414 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/546251/how-do-you-get-children-to-stay-sitting-down-in-the-bath/#548414 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:06:55 -0800 etcircus You could start a small herb garden with your daughter. They are always lots of fun and kids love to dig. Haha I know what you mean with the kids music being played over and over again- sometimes it... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/547175/activitiescraft-ideas-for-2yr-old/#547201 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/547175/activitiescraft-ideas-for-2yr-old/#547201 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:34:31 -0800 etcircus Love your article title. This is very well written and I enjoyed reading it. Your son looks very cool in his cargo pants haha what a cutie :) http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7804/Parenting-a-Toddler-with-Minimal-Screaming/#547196 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7804/Parenting-a-Toddler-with-Minimal-Screaming/#547196 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:30:51 -0800 etcircus Haha such a simple idea and I didn't even think of it! I wonder if he has :) It's funny isn't it, it always takes convincing to get them to have a bath in the first place, then they have so much fun... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/546251/how-do-you-get-children-to-stay-sitting-down-in-the-bath/#546293 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/546251/how-do-you-get-children-to-stay-sitting-down-in-the-bath/#546293 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:39:37 -0800 etcircus http://www.minti.com/members/etcircus/photos/41349/6.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/etcircus/photos/41349/6.jpg Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:26:25 -0800 etcircus   Here's the last installment of the party theme alphabet. I hope you find a theme that you like to help your child have a fun party. If I have forgotten any, please let me know as I would love... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7801/S-Z-of-Party-Theme-Ideas/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7801/S-Z-of-Party-Theme-Ideas/ Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:26:24 -0800 etcircus Hi Everyone, Hope you all have a fantastic Melbourne Cup Day. My friend has a 3 year old boy (he is so adorable and loving) and whenever he is in the bath, he can't sit still and keeps standing up... Hope you all have a fantastic Melbourne Cup Day.
My friend has a 3 year old boy (he is so adorable and loving) and whenever he is in the bath, he can't sit still and keeps standing up...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/546251/how-do-you-get-children-to-stay-sitting-down-in-the-bath/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/546251/how-do-you-get-children-to-stay-sitting-down-in-the-bath/ Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:16:11 -0800 etcircus Maybe an idea might be to make the new group leader seem more exciting to your daughter. Tell her you really like her new group leader and would like to buy/make her a present to make her feel... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/542935/child-acting-out/#544339 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/542935/child-acting-out/#544339 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 00:00:33 -0700 etcircus Hehe I like his leather jacket. Rebel without sharp claws (Rebel without a cause). He is so cute! :) http://www.minti.com/members/childcare-by-design/photos/41255/Raphael/#544333 http://www.minti.com/members/childcare-by-design/photos/41255/Raphael/#544333 Sat, 03 Nov 2007 23:42:35 -0700 etcircus Confidence will help children all throughout their lives and especially in their teenage years. Thanks for this article Childcare by Design, I agree with you that time should be put into making sure... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7784/Build-confidence-at-an-early-age-/#543896 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7784/Build-confidence-at-an-early-age-/#543896 Sat, 03 Nov 2007 06:17:29 -0700 etcircus With some people you can just sense that at the time it might be better to leave it alone. I think you are fantastic for caring about the entertainer and sometimes it's not worth making a scene and... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7653/How-to-help-a-childrens-entertainer-stay-safe--at-your-party/#538950 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7653/How-to-help-a-childrens-entertainer-stay-safe--at-your-party/#538950 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:52:53 -0700 etcircus http://www.minti.com/members/etcircus/photos/41002/sparklesstilts.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/etcircus/photos/41002/sparklesstilts.jpg Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:41:29 -0700 etcircus Here's the third part. I guess by now you've worked out why I didn't write them all in one article haha there are sooo many ideas. Again, if I have left anything out please let me know. Noah's...
Noah's...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7754/N-R-Childrens-Party-Theme-Ideas/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7754/N-R-Childrens-Party-Theme-Ideas/ Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:41:29 -0700 etcircus If you want to cover the midriff you could  pin some kind of darker or lighter pink scarf around the middle. Put some diamontes on it or sew a couple of little loops on the scarf so that you can... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/537697/inappropriate-dress-for-halloween/#538851 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/537697/inappropriate-dress-for-halloween/#538851 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 22:34:15 -0700 etcircus Thankyou very much for writing this. I had someone close to me spend some time in psychiatric care and about a month after release they died. It really upset me thinking that he was in (what I... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7753/I-need-a-holiday-Take-me-to-the-psych-ward/#538828 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7753/I-need-a-holiday-Take-me-to-the-psych-ward/#538828 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 22:13:36 -0700 etcircus Very well put Childcare by Design. I think you made an important point here about the undesirable behaviour. It doesn't really matter if it's 'normal' or not. It is whether or not the behaviour is... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/536971/kids-fighting-help/#538526 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/536971/kids-fighting-help/#538526 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 17:19:34 -0700 etcircus Very good advice. I have found that when you listen to children, not only will you find out what they want/are afraid of/need etc, you can also learn things yourself. I think I've told this story... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7703/children-are-people-too/#538012 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7703/children-are-people-too/#538012 Sat, 27 Oct 2007 20:04:58 -0700 etcircus I would be helpful to know what the costume is so that I could be more specific, but if you get her something special that makes the costume look longer or something cool to go over the chest area if... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/537697/inappropriate-dress-for-halloween/#538001 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/537697/inappropriate-dress-for-halloween/#538001 Sat, 27 Oct 2007 19:43:44 -0700 etcircus Hey Mony, You would have found when entertaining that the little boys always want balloon guns and swords. I don't make guns, but as I do a lot of parties at a castle with a medieval theme, swords... You would have found when entertaining that the little boys always want balloon guns and swords. I don't make guns, but as I do a lot of parties at a castle with a medieval theme, swords...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/537855/kids-obsessed-with-knives/#537997 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/537855/kids-obsessed-with-knives/#537997 Sat, 27 Oct 2007 19:33:21 -0700 etcircus 10 year olds are at that age when they want to start being 'cool' haha. If you end up having a movie night and want to make it a bit more special (although the kids would love a movie night anyway)... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/536717/ten-year-old-birthday-party/#537080 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/536717/ten-year-old-birthday-party/#537080 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:57:59 -0700 etcircus Sandwiches always taste better when they're made by mum or dad :) Thanks for reminding me of the importance of eating healthy food. Tanya :) Tanya :)]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7677/Children-need-to-take-a-healthy-lunch-to-childcare-/#536502 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7677/Children-need-to-take-a-healthy-lunch-to-childcare-/#536502 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 23:42:56 -0700 etcircus A cool addition to this idea is to stuff the 'ghost' with a bouncy ball (try to choose one that isn't too hard, so if it accidentally hits someone it doesn't hurt), then the ghost can 'fly' around... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/533994/ideas-for-halloween/#536214 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/533994/ideas-for-halloween/#536214 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:50:47 -0700 etcircus My dad used to go away on business trips and although intially I was sad, my dad made it a game by always buying me a small clip on animal from each place that he went, my collection became my pride... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/535262/uncontrollable-crying-and-my-six-year-old/#536210 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/535262/uncontrollable-crying-and-my-six-year-old/#536210 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:45:56 -0700 etcircus First of all YAY FOR YOU! You have been with this guy for a long time and haven't started to accept his behaviour- you still know it's wrong or else you wouldn't have written this. This shows that... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/535597/i-am-not-a-parent-but-i-need-help/#536200 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/535597/i-am-not-a-parent-but-i-need-help/#536200 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:36:36 -0700 etcircus http://www.minti.com/members/etcircus/photos/40814/Sparkles LOVES parties http://www.minti.com/members/etcircus/photos/40814/Sparkles LOVES parties Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:53:02 -0700 etcircus Hi, Here is the second part of my huuuuuge list of party theme ideas. The reason I don't explain each one, is that it can be what you and your child make it. There are also so many ideas that if I... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7737/G-M-of-Party-Theme-Ideas/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7737/G-M-of-Party-Theme-Ideas/ Thu, 25 Oct 2007 23:38:18 -0700 etcircus I've been to parties where the rule is that all presents have to be under $5. The presents were FANTASTIC and the birthday child loved them. When parents are given a 'budget' that is under $5 that... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2479/Presents/#527676 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2479/Presents/#527676 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:09:09 -0700 etcircus Great ideas here. I love it at parties when at some stage the children all get the present that they have brought for the birthday child and sit in a circle. One by one they give the present to the... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2508/Teach-your-child-to-appreciate-the-gifts-they-get/#527658 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2508/Teach-your-child-to-appreciate-the-gifts-they-get/#527658 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:00:38 -0700 etcircus I always think it's great when children make wrapping paper or cards for the birthday child. I always point out "oh that would have taken some time and effort, he/she must really care about... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2508/Teach-your-child-to-appreciate-the-gifts-they-get/#527652 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2508/Teach-your-child-to-appreciate-the-gifts-they-get/#527652 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:54:57 -0700 etcircus I'm sorry but I have to disagree here. I believe the parents that offer to help are usually the ones who have the time to do so. A parent working full time may not be able to stay at your party (even... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7660/parents-at-parties/#527641 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7660/parents-at-parties/#527641 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:41:30 -0700 etcircus I strongly agree Lexi. My brother and sister in law won't let me put up pics of my neices and in a way I am glad. I also agree that you MUST get consent from parents if you are using a picture of... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7012/Posting-photos-on-minti/#527618 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7012/Posting-photos-on-minti/#527618 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:02:39 -0700 etcircus Some great ideas. You really do know what you are talking about! I find it so cute when a child pretends to write in running writing (cursive) but starts from the right of the page and writes towards... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7540/Help-children-learn-to-write/#527610 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7540/Help-children-learn-to-write/#527610 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:50:34 -0700 etcircus It's funny that I have always thought that love is a feeling and whats important is how it's expressed (eg how you are treated) but I never thought about anger as being that simple to explain.... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7561/Anger-Its-only-natural/#527600 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7561/Anger-Its-only-natural/#527600 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:29:09 -0700 etcircus My mum used to read me the Hungry Catterpiller and I loved it! . I also used to listen to those books on record (yes I know, Im old) and my favourite part was when they tell you when to turn to... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7608/Turning-the-pages-of-childhood-Reading-/#527594 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7608/Turning-the-pages-of-childhood-Reading-/#527594 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:18:11 -0700 etcircus I am so sorry, I meant your son, not your daughter- I am sorry, your story it really affected me and I wrote the wrong thing. I also hope the mates are doing ok and my heart also goes out to... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6896/A-Childs-Suicide-attempt-Through-a-mothers-eyes/#526909 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6896/A-Childs-Suicide-attempt-Through-a-mothers-eyes/#526909 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 01:38:50 -0700 etcircus My heart goes out to you as do my thoughts and prayers. I have had someone close to me commit suicide and it is shocking as well as makes you feel a pain that you can't compare to anything else. It's... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6896/A-Childs-Suicide-attempt-Through-a-mothers-eyes/#526906 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6896/A-Childs-Suicide-attempt-Through-a-mothers-eyes/#526906 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 01:27:33 -0700 etcircus I don't really even believe that older brothers or sisters should watch young ones in the pool as they are not always able to identify when a little one is in trouble. It reminds me of a time when I... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4410/Water-and-children-DO-NOT-mix/#526860 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4410/Water-and-children-DO-NOT-mix/#526860 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:22:08 -0700 etcircus Hi, I agree with the comment below as I was always taught not to tell people my name when I answered the phone. Children respond more when someone uses their name. If the person on the other end... I agree with the comment below as I was always taught not to tell people my name when I answered the phone. Children respond more when someone uses their name. If the person on the other end...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2005/Phone-Manners-101/#526837 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2005/Phone-Manners-101/#526837 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 23:50:10 -0700 etcircus Hey, I always like things that are a little bit different :) http://www.minti.com/members/childcare-by-design/photos/40277/CBD_Leaves.jpg/#526817 http://www.minti.com/members/childcare-by-design/photos/40277/CBD_Leaves.jpg/#526817 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 23:36:08 -0700 etcircus Thanks for your response. Haha love your Piglet picture. He was underappreciated in Winnie the Pooh I thought   I personally loved him and Tigger the best! I like to write comments so... I like to write comments so...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/526774/not-a-parenting-question-its-about-ratings-and-comments/#526796 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/526774/not-a-parenting-question-its-about-ratings-and-comments/#526796 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 23:10:09 -0700 etcircus Thanks Julie, Some people seem to have what they rated the articles just above the comment and sometimes my 'stars' look 'empty' haha does that make sense or am I talking gibberish? I love how... Some people seem to have what they rated the articles just above the comment and sometimes my 'stars' look 'empty' haha does that make sense or am I talking gibberish?
I love how...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/526774/not-a-parenting-question-its-about-ratings-and-comments/#526788 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/526774/not-a-parenting-question-its-about-ratings-and-comments/#526788 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 22:59:21 -0700 etcircus Fun activities that involve exercise without saying 'lets go and exercise' might help or you could start 'sneaking' exercise in by parking in a carpark that is far enough away that you get a bit of... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/526577/trying-to-change-the-family-diet-but-struggling/#526786 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/526577/trying-to-change-the-family-diet-but-struggling/#526786 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 22:55:47 -0700 etcircus Some times when I love someone's article I rate it 5 stars and then if you write a comment my rating doesn't seem to have counted. Am I just looking at it wrong or pressing the wrong button? I want... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/526774/not-a-parenting-question-its-about-ratings-and-comments/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/526774/not-a-parenting-question-its-about-ratings-and-comments/ Sun, 14 Oct 2007 22:38:03 -0700 etcircus Honestly, you have some great ideas! I'm going to pass this one on to my friend and then maybe when I open her front door for her when she's carrying her sleeping son, I won't step on... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7221/Housecleaningwith-baskets/#526771 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7221/Housecleaningwith-baskets/#526771 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 22:35:10 -0700 etcircus I'm not a parent so I hadn't really thought of it that way. I guess I was thinking inside the square and didn't realise the parent might WANT to know :) Thanks very much for your comment, it helped... Thanks very much for your comment, it helped...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/526485/what-do-you-do-if-a-child-is-being-violent-and-their-parent-is-present-and-doesnt-step-in/#526765 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/526485/what-do-you-do-if-a-child-is-being-violent-and-their-parent-is-present-and-doesnt-step-in/#526765 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 22:26:54 -0700 etcircus What fantastic advice! As a children's entertainer, I see so many parties where they invite the whole class anyway that this idea really is great!!! A special treat to brighten up a school day too! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/526135/parents-at-parties/#526725 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/526135/parents-at-parties/#526725 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:52:16 -0700 etcircus Do people really rate other people badly for those reasons? I hope they are the minority. Im new to Minti, but most people on here have really good advice and it's fantastic to have a place... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3852/MINTI-MEMBER-RANKINGS-VOTING-and-what-to-avoid-doing/#526718 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3852/MINTI-MEMBER-RANKINGS-VOTING-and-what-to-avoid-doing/#526718 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:42:43 -0700 etcircus Oh sorry here is the other side of the argument: when teaching a dance/drama class in a childcare centre, there was a 4 year old boy whose Dad dropped him off at daycare each time...in a frilly dress... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2188/Gender-appropriate-toys-Is-it-a-big-deal-for-your-son-to-play-with-a-baby-doll/#526701 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2188/Gender-appropriate-toys-Is-it-a-big-deal-for-your-son-to-play-with-a-baby-doll/#526701 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:28:39 -0700 etcircus Here are some interesting experiences I have had to do with what boys and girls should and shouldn't do and my response: Some parents think Gymnastics is just for girls. The first medal...
Some parents think Gymnastics is just for girls. The first medal...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2188/Gender-appropriate-toys-Is-it-a-big-deal-for-your-son-to-play-with-a-baby-doll/#526694 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2188/Gender-appropriate-toys-Is-it-a-big-deal-for-your-son-to-play-with-a-baby-doll/#526694 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:19:53 -0700 etcircus Your son sounds wonderful! When I taught children's gymnastics, I had gone through the most terrible day of my life and accidentally was a bit cranky with some of the kids in the class. I... When I taught children's gymnastics, I had gone through the most terrible day of my life and accidentally was a bit cranky with some of the kids in the class. I...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4976/The-Cost-of-Being-Kind/#526672 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4976/The-Cost-of-Being-Kind/#526672 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:00:58 -0700 etcircus Thanks very much for your response. Different parents have different ideas on what is 'naughty' and what isn't for them. This is what makes it hard sometimes even as a clown. Some parents think... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/526485/what-do-you-do-if-a-child-is-being-violent-and-their-parent-is-present-and-doesnt-step-in/#526629 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/526485/what-do-you-do-if-a-child-is-being-violent-and-their-parent-is-present-and-doesnt-step-in/#526629 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:22:44 -0700 etcircus Thanks for the great advice. I mention my work a lot because that is where I learn/experience a lot of things with children. I just wanted to make sure I was doing the right thing, and you have... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6644/The-Best-Ways-to-Promote-Your-Business-on-Minti/#526618 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6644/The-Best-Ways-to-Promote-Your-Business-on-Minti/#526618 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:10:52 -0700 etcircus I run a circus school for kids and often have children put into the class with behaviour described as difficult as they are: 'attention seeking', 'goofy', 'clowny', 'silly', 'funny' or... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7656/What-to-do-if-your-child-is-attention-seeking-goofy-clowny-silly-funny-or-overly-extroverted-and-causing-disruption/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7656/What-to-do-if-your-child-is-attention-seeking-goofy-clowny-silly-funny-or-overly-extroverted-and-causing-disruption/ Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:03:19 -0700 etcircus Hi, Thanks for writing this :) I am new to Minti and am still getting used to how to do everything, but am really enjoying being a part of such a fun online community. Some times when I write... Thanks for writing this :) I am new to Minti and am still getting used to how to do everything, but am really enjoying being a part of such a fun online community.
Some times when I write...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5363/Writing-Advice/#526522 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5363/Writing-Advice/#526522 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 18:34:49 -0700 etcircus   Camping is great fun when you are little! If you are worried about how your children might fare start out by having a camping trip in your backyard. You could set up the tent and introduce... Camping is great fun when you are little!

If you are worried about how your children might fare start out by having a camping trip in your backyard. You could set up the tent and introduce...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7655/Ease-your-kids-into-camping-with-a-camping-trip-in-your-backyard/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7655/Ease-your-kids-into-camping-with-a-camping-trip-in-your-backyard/ Sun, 14 Oct 2007 18:26:40 -0700 etcircus Camping is great fun when you are little! If you are worried about how your children might fare start out by having a camping trip in your backyard. You could set up the tent and introduce 'camping... If you are worried about how your children might fare start out by having a camping trip in your backyard. You could set up the tent and introduce 'camping...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/526446/what-is-the-right-age/#526509 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/526446/what-is-the-right-age/#526509 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 18:22:20 -0700 etcircus If parent's refuse to stay with their children during the party or if you are unwell or heavily pregnant, here are some ideas: Hire a clown or fairy to keep the children at the party...
Hire a clown or fairy to keep the children at the party...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7654/What-to-do-if-parents-dont-stay-at-your-childs-birthday-party-and-you-are-unwell-or-heavily-pregnant/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7654/What-to-do-if-parents-dont-stay-at-your-childs-birthday-party-and-you-are-unwell-or-heavily-pregnant/ Sun, 14 Oct 2007 17:51:23 -0700 etcircus I wrote this as a response to a wonderfully thought and discussion provoking question by Childcare-by-Design who witnessed a child attacking a clown. Some of the responses to her article are... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/526485/what-do-you-do-if-a-child-is-being-violent-and-their-parent-is-present-and-doesnt-step-in/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/526485/what-do-you-do-if-a-child-is-being-violent-and-their-parent-is-present-and-doesnt-step-in/ Sun, 14 Oct 2007 17:39:08 -0700 etcircus I wrote this as a response to a wonderfully thought and discussion provoking question by Childcare-by-Design who witnessed a child attacking a clown. Some of the responses to her article are... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7653/How-to-help-a-childrens-entertainer-stay-safe--at-your-party/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7653/How-to-help-a-childrens-entertainer-stay-safe--at-your-party/ Sun, 14 Oct 2007 17:31:52 -0700 etcircus What a great idea! I love your creativity :) http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6751/Face-Painting-with-a-Difference/#526207 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6751/Face-Painting-with-a-Difference/#526207 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 08:50:45 -0700 etcircus I have been to sooo many parties as a clown and fairy that I started a database of ideas ages ago and have added to it as I hear of or see cool ideas. I hope this helps some of you out with your... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7651/An-A-F-of-party-theme-ideashave-fun/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7651/An-A-F-of-party-theme-ideashave-fun/ Sun, 14 Oct 2007 06:18:27 -0700 etcircus Hire a clown or fairy :) as long as you check that it's ok with the venue (it usually is- Im a clown and fairy and I've worked in heaps of places including Mc Donalds). Then all you need to... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/526135/parents-at-parties/#526159 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/526135/parents-at-parties/#526159 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 05:43:04 -0700 etcircus It is important on your child's birthday that you have some time to spend with your child during the party and also can relax a little and have some fun. If you invite other parents... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7650/If-parents-stay-at-your-childs-birthday-party-heres-some-simple-ways-they-can-help-you/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7650/If-parents-stay-at-your-childs-birthday-party-heres-some-simple-ways-they-can-help-you/ Sun, 14 Oct 2007 05:06:16 -0700 etcircus Member avatar for etcircus http://www.minti.com/members/etcircus/photos/40229/DSC01799.JPG http://www.minti.com/members/etcircus/photos/40229/DSC01799.JPG Sun, 14 Oct 2007 04:21:24 -0700 etcircus I really love my job and these children are beautiful. I am also a circus performer so yes I really am doing the splits between two chairs. I'll do anything to make kids smile :) http://www.minti.com/members/etcircus/photos/40225/Haha a stretch of the imagination http://www.minti.com/members/etcircus/photos/40225/Haha a stretch of the imagination Sun, 14 Oct 2007 04:05:30 -0700 etcircus I don't know if this would work, but it may be worth a try. Ask your neighbours son if they could collect your mail for you as it seems to be going missing. Say this 100% without implying that it was... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/523248/re-neighbour-q/#526010 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/523248/re-neighbour-q/#526010 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 01:20:09 -0700 etcircus Hi there, I perform as a fairy princess and I have lots and lots of games that I play with the children. But so that I don't repeat what others have said or bamboozle you with too many ideas :) I'll... I perform as a fairy princess and I have lots and lots of games that I play with the children. But so that I don't repeat what others have said or bamboozle you with too many ideas :) I'll...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/444626/party-game-ideas-please/#525986 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/444626/party-game-ideas-please/#525986 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 00:59:29 -0700 etcircus I run a circus school for kids and often have children with behaviour matching your child's description put into the class. Being goofy isn't a bad thing, it can be fantastic in the right... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/520111/my-son-the-class-clown/#525978 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/520111/my-son-the-class-clown/#525978 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 00:28:11 -0700 etcircus Twirling firesticks with my feet http://www.minti.com/members/etcircus/photos/40215/Twirling firesticks with my feet http://www.minti.com/members/etcircus/photos/40215/Twirling firesticks with my feet Sat, 13 Oct 2007 22:54:34 -0700 etcircus Clowning http://www.minti.com/members/etcircus/photos/40213/Clowning http://www.minti.com/members/etcircus/photos/40213/Clowning Sat, 13 Oct 2007 22:54:34 -0700 etcircus Being a fairy http://www.minti.com/members/etcircus/photos/40214/Being a fairy http://www.minti.com/members/etcircus/photos/40214/Being a fairy Sat, 13 Oct 2007 22:54:34 -0700 etcircus I'm a fair skinned redhead (when Im not a purple haired clown or pink haired fairy) and am really grateful that you have recommended a good sunscreen. When I swim, sunscreen always hurts my eyes, so... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7640/Most-Sunscreens-Work-PartiallyChoose-A-Good-Sunscreen/#525934 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7640/Most-Sunscreens-Work-PartiallyChoose-A-Good-Sunscreen/#525934 Sat, 13 Oct 2007 22:32:35 -0700 etcircus Another fantastic way to get the kids outside is gardening. I used to love having my own little plants and felt like I was the plants mummy. When some of my plants flowered I used to think they were... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1724/teaching-the-kids-to-have-fun/#525803 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1724/teaching-the-kids-to-have-fun/#525803 Sat, 13 Oct 2007 18:11:37 -0700 etcircus Hi, I am a circus performer and also have been clowning at children's parties for over 10 years. You have some good ideas here. The children do love (and expect) the traditional games, and like... I am a circus performer and also have been clowning at children's parties for over 10 years. You have some good ideas here. The children do love (and expect) the traditional games, and like...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/210/Educational-Birthday-Parties-For-All-The-Family/#525791 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/210/Educational-Birthday-Parties-For-All-The-Family/#525791 Sat, 13 Oct 2007 17:20:32 -0700 etcircus GREAT story! I loved it :) I have ringlet curls and as I was an extremely active and adventurous child (haha and now I work in the circus) and got my hair so messy when I was little that my poor mum... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1643/How-the-Tangles-Found-their-Mother-in-the-Big-Black-Brush/#525786 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1643/How-the-Tangles-Found-their-Mother-in-the-Big-Black-Brush/#525786 Sat, 13 Oct 2007 16:58:38 -0700 etcircus A agency (different from an agent) will want their employees to follow the rules that they set- but their rules are not necessarily standard within the industry. Your agency would have... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/524818/do-childrens-entertainers-deserve-respect/#525780 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/524818/do-childrens-entertainers-deserve-respect/#525780 Sat, 13 Oct 2007 16:40:30 -0700 etcircus I have been a children's entertainer for 10 years. Out of all of the children I have worked with there have only been a few violent ones and within that, even fewer whose parents haven't... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/524818/do-childrens-entertainers-deserve-respect/#525609 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/524818/do-childrens-entertainers-deserve-respect/#525609 Sat, 13 Oct 2007 08:29:32 -0700