http://www.minti.com/members/etcircus/advice/ Most Recent Advice on Minti by etcircus Copyright 2008 Minti en-uk 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 can always pick the drug dealers in a club or social situation. They are the ones standing there ... 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   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 to add them to the list. Safari party School Spirit Party Scooby Doo Party Seventies Party ... 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 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 Ark Ninja Nautical Nursery Rhyme Numbers Nascar Racing Party Neon Party On the job ... 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 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 explained each one this article would go on forever. Don't forget, no matter what theme you choose, to ... 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 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 'overly extroverted'. Being goofy and clowny isn't a bad thing, it can be fantastic in the right environment! Embrace the fact that your child is clever enough to be funny and try circus classes ... 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  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 food' but cook it in the kitchen. Therefore the kids will be eased into it and you can see how they respond.Have a great ... 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 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 occupied :) 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 ... 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 that she should have intervened, but just for the record, I have seen very heated arguments erupt when a parent disciplines another persons child when they are present.  This was ... 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 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 next party. If it is helpful, let me know as I will put up the G-K section. ... 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 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 try asking to perform a simple helpful task of some description (e.g., be the person who pours the drinks when the children are thirsty or be the person to make ... 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