http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/advice/ Most Recent Advice on Minti by janicepovey Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk janicepovey  I write here today from my own experiences of 33 years of mental & physical Abuse and observations of other victims I have known. Whilst I was in an abusive relationship, I was unable to see the forest for the trees. I would pretend to listen to advice and guidance given to me by friends, but all the while thinking ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11639/Built-up-Anger-in-Victims-of-Abuse/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11639/Built-up-Anger-in-Victims-of-Abuse/ Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:30:09 -0700 janicepovey               We were a young and struggling family....many a day it was a fight to put  food on the table. At times it was a meagre meal, but always a healthy one.As was the play lunch & lunch I sent to Primary School daily with my son.For about three weeks my son came home ravenous ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9260/My-Son-reminded-me-of-Compassion--Caring/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9260/My-Son-reminded-me-of-Compassion--Caring/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:58:04 -0700 janicepovey "Measles"  Measles  is a highly contagious airbourne viral diease. Being an airbourne, the droplets from an infected person, coughing  or sneezing can stay active  for up  to  2 hours in the air, or on a surface. from time  of  contact  with the  virus   til  the onset   of symptoms  can  be  anywhere   from  6  to 21  days." Onset of Symptom's"                                          1) ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8426/Measles--treatment-of-Measles/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8426/Measles--treatment-of-Measles/ Sun, 09 Mar 2008 19:13:20 -0700 janicepovey  Ross River fever            Mosquito bites and Ross River fever   Ross River fever is a virus that infects humans and is caused by a female mosquito feeding on an infected animal, then feeding on a human’s blood. Some people who are bitten by an infected mosquito may never develop any symptoms, but when they do, the first symptoms ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8270/Mosquito-bites-and-Ross-River-fever/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8270/Mosquito-bites-and-Ross-River-fever/ Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:52:16 -0800 janicepovey               Babies can be born with many deformities,  some more  serious than others and some more easily treated than others."Club Foot",  (  where the front half of the foot turns in & down  & is detected at birth ), is a deformity of the foot, caused by mis- alignment of the bones in the foot, can usually be rectified with ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7856/Babies--Club-Feet--Talipes/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7856/Babies--Club-Feet--Talipes/ Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:59:10 -0800 janicepovey This advice is something, I grew up with, that my dear Mum, taught me to do.I grew up in a home, with an open fire, then later on a  slow combustion fire.....which is nice to keep you snug & cosy......but not much good for you.Open fires, slow combustion fires &  Electric Heaters.........all take the oxygen out of the air.  Which ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7566/Children-Home-Heating--Loss-of-Moisture/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7566/Children-Home-Heating--Loss-of-Moisture/ Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:39:58 -0700 janicepovey "Clearing Your Watchlist"                                                  I realise most members  are computer  savvy!   I'm hoping this advice, will help some members, who like myself....last December 2006...was new to the computer age and all it's working's.Not   understanding  the importance of clearing my watchlist, til a month ago.  When on minti...I found it was taking a long time to open,  the many sections of minti.  ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7454/Clearing-Your-Watchlist/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7454/Clearing-Your-Watchlist/ Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:24:54 -0700 janicepovey "What is GORD"                             Many people experience heartburn, indigestion, acidic taste in the mouth and stomach upsets every now and then.  However, if  you suffer from these symptoms more than once a week,  you may have  GORD   ( Gastroesophageal  Reflux  Disease )GORD is a condition where acid from your stomach flows back up into your oesophagus  ( the tube that takes ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7390/What-is-GORD/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7390/What-is-GORD/ Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:17:55 -0700 janicepovey "Organizing Money To Pay Your Bills"Some of you may find this funny, ( if you do,that's good,... laughter is good for the soul).....But i thought I'd share with you, how  i have money to pay the bills. I know  alot of people these days, pay the bills by credit card, then pay the credit card. Well i suppose i'm from ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7026/Organizing-Money-To-Pay-Bills/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7026/Organizing-Money-To-Pay-Bills/ Tue, 07 Aug 2007 23:08:58 -0700 janicepovey Have A perfect Gift on hand for every occasion!After reading a couple of  comments from (Ngairi & Kayla, thanks ladies), in my countdown to xmas....jogged to old memory of what i used to do, to have gifts on hand for all occasions. bringing up a young family i never had mega dollars$$$$$, to spare up front ,for gifts.So every week ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6965/Perfect-Gifts-For-All-Occasions/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6965/Perfect-Gifts-For-All-Occasions/ Tue, 31 Jul 2007 23:32:22 -0700 janicepovey I'm sure they call it the silly season for a good reason. It is meant to be a time for "GOOD CHEER"  but for some families it can be a time of 'MENTAL & FINANCIAL STRAIN". I hope, i may help some families out there with my tips of surviving Christmas.  I set aside $10 per week. At the start ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6925/Surviving-The-Silly-Season-CHRISTMAS/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6925/Surviving-The-Silly-Season-CHRISTMAS/ Sun, 29 Jul 2007 19:06:23 -0700 janicepovey "True Friendships""True friendships are like diamonds they are eternal." And through our passage of  life we all need them.I believe there are three categories of people we meet, that play a major part throughout our lives."Acquaintances, Friends  & True Friendships""Acquaintances"  People whom we just meet.....work colleagues........... a friend of a friend.........these people don't impact your personal life."Friends"......... Whom you might  ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6709/True-Friendship/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6709/True-Friendship/ Mon, 09 Jul 2007 19:42:05 -0700 janicepovey  After reading my own advice - i realised anybody reading this, could come to the conclusion, that "G.B.S" only affects adults. That couldn't be further from the truth, i'm sorry to say that this awful disease effects "ALL AGES'.  So firstly i apologise if i mis-lead, readers.There are many cases of children contracting "G.B.S"- one recorded case was - a ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6608/Guillian-Barre-Syndrome-in-Children/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6608/Guillian-Barre-Syndrome-in-Children/ Sun, 01 Jul 2007 21:27:05 -0700 janicepovey I am writing this advice on GBS, firstly out of respect for my husband, Steve, and secondly in the hope that others, through early detection and diagnosis, will prevent what my husband and so many others have endured.GBS- Guillian Barre Syndrome.Guillian Barre Syndrome, known as "GBS" is a young disease by far (17 years). Not much is known about it ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6604/Guillian-Barre-Syndrome-GBS/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6604/Guillian-Barre-Syndrome-GBS/ Sun, 01 Jul 2007 02:37:01 -0700 janicepovey                    Saying "No" to a child had to be one of the harest  words said.   And even harder for a child to understand and take in.  Because usually if a child asks for something, they normally recieve - so when the word "No" is said they are confused to "Why Not"                    I found giving a "Reason or a Explanation" for my ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6473/Saying-No-to-children/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6473/Saying-No-to-children/ Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:00:27 -0700 janicepovey                   This advice is not just for already Mum's, but for Mum's to be & trying to be Mum's.                   I'm wondering how many Mum's out there, have there have taken a step back, and really thought about the  amazing journey we all take  " From Womanhood to Motherhood" & "From the moment of conception to the every moment of birth"   "The ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6401/The-Miracle-of-Life-help-with-Pregnancy/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6401/The-Miracle-of-Life-help-with-Pregnancy/ Fri, 15 Jun 2007 19:36:01 -0700 janicepovey                                             How nice is it to hear a young child say "Please & Thank-you".  instead of "I Want".I don't think it takes much too turn a child around from  "I Want"  to "Please & Thank-you". Except patience to see it through.                          When a child says "I want a drink" (or whatever), you could say, " May i have a ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6393/Showing-Good-Manners/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6393/Showing-Good-Manners/ Thu, 14 Jun 2007 21:49:48 -0700 janicepovey After reading about all the fabulous places (minti members are writing about), that we can dream about visiting, our little township of "Woolgoolga" is only a  speck in the ocean. But to us locals it is called "The missing piece of Paradise", so come into our little  village and take a stroll along our magnificent beaches, through our magical rainforests ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6318/Holidaying-in-Woolgoolga-What-to-do-in-my-home-town/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6318/Holidaying-in-Woolgoolga-What-to-do-in-my-home-town/ Sun, 10 Jun 2007 21:24:27 -0700 janicepovey Fibrous Dysplasia, a big word and even bigger disease.                                                                                                      I'm writing this advice because i thought it would be handy for mum's out there to know and also to have on hand, as it is a disease that is easy mis-diagnosed. Also because my dear  life-time friend  ( Annie) is going through this draumatic disease for the second time, she ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6074/What-is-Fibrous-Dysplasia/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6074/What-is-Fibrous-Dysplasia/ Fri, 25 May 2007 20:40:26 -0700 janicepovey Kindness- Thoughtfulness & Respect, I believe if taught at a young age are great qualities that will hold you in good stead for life  and will reward you twofold.KINDNESS & THOUGHTFULNESS,  I think the best way i can explain these emotion's is by telling you a story.                                                                I do my shopping every friday morning and up until about 2 years ago ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5827/Showing-Kindness-Thoughtfulness--Respect/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5827/Showing-Kindness-Thoughtfulness--Respect/ Tue, 08 May 2007 20:11:51 -0700 janicepovey I FEEL THAT LOVE IS THE ESSENCE OF LIFE.Since we only travel this road once that i know of, never miss an opportunity to show those around you, which you care about just how you feel.And speaking as a older person this road of life gets alot shorter as time goes by, and any guesture of love shown is recieved ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5658/Showing-Love/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5658/Showing-Love/ Mon, 23 Apr 2007 19:19:57 -0700 janicepovey What is the treatment?* The patient should rest in bed or move around quietly until feeling well* Give paracetamol for fever. (Avoid giving aspirin to children)* Daub calamine or a similar soothing lotion to relieve itching, although the itch is usually not severe in children.* Avoid scratching, clean and cut fingernails of children. Put on cotton mittens if necessary.*Keep the ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5389/Treatment-for-Chickenpox/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5389/Treatment-for-Chickenpox/ Sun, 01 Apr 2007 21:30:53 -0700 janicepovey I have had a reality check this past week with a serious bout of chickenpox, which has given me a reminder of just how painful and severe  they can be. After a few visits with my doctor this past week i  have realised just how serious chickenpox can be in adults.Which started me thinking if this event has been so traumatic for ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5388/Chickenpox/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5388/Chickenpox/ Sun, 01 Apr 2007 20:06:34 -0700 janicepovey I'm wondering how many mums out there have experienced the "The Supermarket Nightmare" taking their children shopping?I did many a time, when taking my children on the weekly shopping expedition, i was in fear that they would cause another scene in the middle of the supermarket. As babies they were fine but as they became toddlers onwards and their sense ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5136/Children--The-Supermarket-Nightmare-turned-into-a-learning-experience-/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5136/Children--The-Supermarket-Nightmare-turned-into-a-learning-experience-/ Sat, 17 Mar 2007 02:20:56 -0700 janicepovey Firstly i would like to thank Minti for coming into my life, it is for this site and the feeling of FRIENDSHIP & TRUST that i've finally felt comfortable to bare my soul and tell my story.Abuse,mental or physical or in any shape or form is demoralizing, destroying and terrifying, my abuse lasted till i was 33 years old i ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4553/My-True-Life-Story--How-I-Broke-The-Cycle-Of-Abuse-As-A-Child-A-Wife-And-As-A-mother-/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4553/My-True-Life-Story--How-I-Broke-The-Cycle-Of-Abuse-As-A-Child-A-Wife-And-As-A-mother-/ Sun, 11 Feb 2007 15:36:20 -0800 janicepovey As i used to work in the medical profession i feel i can give this advice on fever trearment as pretty sound advice.Genernally paractemol is considered the first choice for treating fever in children. Its both effective and SAFE when given in the recommended doses.Medications that contain ibuprofen can be used by children over the age of six months old ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4440/Treating-Fever-In-children/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4440/Treating-Fever-In-children/ Mon, 05 Feb 2007 19:39:23 -0800 janicepovey I have noticed in the last decade the trend seem's to be that women are having babies later in life around the thirty to late thirties. That's fine if that's what they want, i suppose it gives them a chance to experience a career and some of what life has to offer outside marriage and children.But i say good on ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4133/Babies-at-a-younger-age/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4133/Babies-at-a-younger-age/ Sun, 21 Jan 2007 02:52:04 -0800 janicepovey Any parent dealing with children in their teens, know at times it can be a headache, plus put stress on relations. As a 54 year old mother of two children who have well and truely been through the teenage years, of rebelling, hate the parents, their friends are right, want to stay out late, want to drink , want to ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3230/Teenagers/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3230/Teenagers/ Fri, 15 Dec 2006 23:07:49 -0800