http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/comments/ Latest comments by NickysMumMum on Minti Copyright 2008 Minti en-uk NickysMumMum Yes, we've always had routines also. We went to Tresillian when Nick was 6months old and learned alot of important information and how to set ground rules. My tactics have involved becoming more... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9939/What-to-do-when-your-toddler-wont-stay-in-bed/#857896 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9939/What-to-do-when-your-toddler-wont-stay-in-bed/#857896 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:01:37 -0700 NickysMumMum Oohhhhhhh, poor little girl, and she's sooo brave!!! My, my the time has gone so quick!! Ari's so beautiful!!!!! You're a wonderful mum and you should never ever forget that! Take care sweetie!... http://www.minti.com/members/mummycristlyn/blog/431179/omg-Arianna-had-her-needls-today-/#435668 http://www.minti.com/members/mummycristlyn/blog/431179/omg-Arianna-had-her-needls-today-/#435668 Sat, 07 Jul 2007 22:44:15 -0700 NickysMumMum This definitely will work well on older kids! I strongly remember my dad rubbing a cake of soap around in my mouth on one occasion and hot english mustard on another. That ended up working for me...... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6333/The-Swear-chartLarge-families-and-the-problems-with-older-kids-language/#413819 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6333/The-Swear-chartLarge-families-and-the-problems-with-older-kids-language/#413819 Mon, 11 Jun 2007 03:53:32 -0700 NickysMumMum This is an inspiring piece and has really moved me. You are a very brave person and your eloquence is beautiful. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5991/Lifes-Warning-Signs/#400828 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5991/Lifes-Warning-Signs/#400828 Mon, 28 May 2007 04:27:44 -0700 NickysMumMum I'm due for one!!! Thanks so much for the heads up! I hate them but a simple reminder can save your life! ........... mind you gotta have my moles and freckles checked too (MENTAL NOTE: Must look... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6103/The-importance-of-a-papsmear/#400805 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6103/The-importance-of-a-papsmear/#400805 Mon, 28 May 2007 04:09:33 -0700 NickysMumMum O.......M........G.....I'm so sorry this has happened to your little girl...... I agree with everything everyone else has said... I know if I were you, I wouldn't be letting my child go back!!! This... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/400663/what-do-i-do-next/#400785 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/400663/what-do-i-do-next/#400785 Mon, 28 May 2007 03:55:23 -0700 NickysMumMum Hi hun, I can't believe how long it's been since I last wrote to you - I kind of disappeared from minti for a while there heheh - Yep, I'm definitely with you on this one...... relax........ you... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/400647/what-does-it-mean-when/#400775 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/400647/what-does-it-mean-when/#400775 Mon, 28 May 2007 03:46:23 -0700 NickysMumMum Love these ideas, I hope you don't mind I've just printed these out to stick n my fridge. They'll certainly come in handy for my little guy!! Thanks for the tips! 's Hayley xx Thanks for the tips! 's Hayley xx]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5660/Homemade-fun-for-kids-especially-those-who-love-to-put-things-in-thier-mouths/#373496 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5660/Homemade-fun-for-kids-especially-those-who-love-to-put-things-in-thier-mouths/#373496 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 04:04:57 -0700 NickysMumMum So true!! Nick and i are the same, especially because I try to keep bedtime low key. But I have to start reading to him at other times of the day. Like you, i think it'd be great to get him involved... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5659/Encourage-Your-Baby-to-Read-With-You/#373487 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5659/Encourage-Your-Baby-to-Read-With-You/#373487 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 03:51:53 -0700 NickysMumMum hehheheh wort yeah that's me lmao sposed to be worst http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/369647/where-are-you-sa/#369724 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/369647/where-are-you-sa/#369724 Thu, 19 Apr 2007 06:32:10 -0700 NickysMumMum sorry hun, I'm one of the deserters hehhe! I left quite a few years ago though but grew up in the Salisbury area and loved it. I can't wait to get back down there. A lot of my family are still down... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/369647/where-are-you-sa/#369723 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/369647/where-are-you-sa/#369723 Thu, 19 Apr 2007 06:30:57 -0700 NickysMumMum I feel so bad how your family have been treating you! They don't deserve you! With all you're going through they can't even offer you the support you need, you must be beside yourself!! I'm always... http://www.minti.com/members/mummycristlyn/blog/362695/33-weeks-pregges-/#368747 http://www.minti.com/members/mummycristlyn/blog/362695/33-weeks-pregges-/#368747 Wed, 18 Apr 2007 04:50:10 -0700 NickysMumMum Thank you, I try to keep a positive attitude because at times you feel so swamped with stress and some of what I know of the 'Secret' has helped me change my approach to life. I want to get the DVD... http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/345062/IDSR/#361340 http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/345062/IDSR/#361340 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 20:31:22 -0700 NickysMumMum hehehe not mine he started trying to eat it with the foil on before realising he needed to unwrap them, there were a few on his hat that he'd pulled off without me seeing and I found them in his... http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/356617/Easter-Party-at-playgroup/#360238 http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/356617/Easter-Party-at-playgroup/#360238 Sat, 07 Apr 2007 05:15:01 -0700 NickysMumMum I bet jalan's looking forward to Easter!! Mmmmmmmm all that chocolate, so much to eat!! I'm looking forward to the mess tomorrow too hehehe 's Hayley xxx 's Hayley xxx]]> http://www.minti.com/members/blackwidowkate/blog/358109/Early-Foto-Friday-on-Thursday-/#360233 http://www.minti.com/members/blackwidowkate/blog/358109/Early-Foto-Friday-on-Thursday-/#360233 Sat, 07 Apr 2007 05:11:07 -0700 NickysMumMum looks like he ahd fun painting his face too hehehe too cute!!! Mine loved sprinkling the glitter all over the place when he was making his egg basket!! Happy Easter!! 's Hayley xxx Happy Easter!! 's Hayley xxx]]> http://www.minti.com/members/marlena/blog/358887/HAPPY-EASTER-EVERYONE/#360226 http://www.minti.com/members/marlena/blog/358887/HAPPY-EASTER-EVERYONE/#360226 Sat, 07 Apr 2007 05:07:50 -0700 NickysMumMum They're soooo cute, you did a great job on that hat too!!! Happy Easter 's Hayley xxx 's Hayley xxx]]> http://www.minti.com/members/angelmum/blog/358990/Foto-Friday-Its-Easter/#360221 http://www.minti.com/members/angelmum/blog/358990/Foto-Friday-Its-Easter/#360221 Sat, 07 Apr 2007 05:04:58 -0700 NickysMumMum Thank you for this piece of advice. It confirms for me that it's actually ok to talk to babies and you don't have to feel silly. The reason I say this is that since I had Nick I've been a little self... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5417/Talking-To-Your-Kids/#358301 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5417/Talking-To-Your-Kids/#358301 Thu, 05 Apr 2007 03:37:14 -0700 NickysMumMum I know exactly what you're going through!! I had this problem about three months ago and I thought it would be the end of me. I followed the advice some great minti members gave me and Nick stopped... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/357989/time-to-stop-breastfeeding/#358244 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/357989/time-to-stop-breastfeeding/#358244 Thu, 05 Apr 2007 03:08:19 -0700 NickysMumMum This is a great idea, well done for your inspirational ideas!! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/358152/changing-furniture/#358230 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/358152/changing-furniture/#358230 Thu, 05 Apr 2007 02:50:21 -0700 NickysMumMum sorry madchanny, meant to say you. Thanks darl! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/355051/easter-hat-parade-/#355722 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/355051/easter-hat-parade-/#355722 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 19:52:29 -0700 NickysMumMum Hi again, Hayley here. Thanks to those who replied. Sorry I didn't realise people had already asked questions about Easter hats. Thanks Angelmum, mummabear and madmel, these are great ideas and I was... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/355051/easter-hat-parade-/#355228 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/355051/easter-hat-parade-/#355228 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 03:12:53 -0700 NickysMumMum Good on you for realising that it's ok to take meds. It's obvious you need them to help get some sleep. Sleep deprivation is not only torture, it drives us literally mental!! Anxiety makes it so hard... http://www.minti.com/groups/460/Mental-Health-Support/blog/353142/#353512 http://www.minti.com/groups/460/Mental-Health-Support/blog/353142/#353512 Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:01:25 -0700 NickysMumMum I'm so sorry to hear about this. It's such an incredible blow for your husband's dreams to be shattered like that...... I can only imagine what you've been through together over this. It's only... http://www.minti.com/members/cookclan/blog/342074/The-results-are-in/#342177 http://www.minti.com/members/cookclan/blog/342074/The-results-are-in/#342177 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 04:13:58 -0700 NickysMumMum This little girl is going to be absolutely adorable!! Isn't this photo excellent? I wished I'd had 3D scans for Nick, so clear and you can really bond with your bubby knowing what she looks like.... http://www.minti.com/members/mummycristlyn/blog/341887/its-a-girl-she-finally-showed-us/#342172 http://www.minti.com/members/mummycristlyn/blog/341887/its-a-girl-she-finally-showed-us/#342172 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 04:01:22 -0700 NickysMumMum Your kids are adorable!! http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/337826/Foto-Friday/#337879 http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/337826/Foto-Friday/#337879 Fri, 09 Mar 2007 04:01:17 -0800 NickysMumMum The most important thing for you to do is RELAX!!! You're breast milk is sufficient. If you start using formula as top-ups you will decrease your milk supply. If you'd like to be able to continue... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/336142/express-or-top-up/#336170 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/336142/express-or-top-up/#336170 Wed, 07 Mar 2007 01:59:46 -0800 NickysMumMum What can I say Lavinia? From everything I've read, you're going to make a fantastic teacher! Honestly, everything you write is to the point and very well written, excellently described and explained.... http://www.minti.com/members/ozbinky/blog/201845/I-wont-be-around-minti-as-much/#333813 http://www.minti.com/members/ozbinky/blog/201845/I-wont-be-around-minti-as-much/#333813 Sun, 04 Mar 2007 02:24:12 -0800 NickysMumMum That's awesome Izzy, so much to look forward to !! Girls are so much fun, can't wait to have one myself hehehe!! http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/332377/Identical-Twins/#333802 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/332377/Identical-Twins/#333802 Sun, 04 Mar 2007 02:12:48 -0800 NickysMumMum I really like this Helen, and I remember doing this sort of thing when I was younger. I can imagine how much more fun it would be to've had our parents in on the action. What a good idea! Love the... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4726/Camping-Indoors/#240318 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4726/Camping-Indoors/#240318 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 21:26:04 -0800 NickysMumMum Hey Britt, So glad you're back, sounds like you had a great party! Best way to feel at home in a new house having everyone over for a get together. Hope you got some cool gifts! Is this the first... So glad you're back, sounds like you had a great party! Best way to feel at home in a new house having everyone over for a get together. Hope you got some cool gifts! Is this the first...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/britt/blog/199563/hey-guys/#199564 http://www.minti.com/members/britt/blog/199563/hey-guys/#199564 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 18:01:35 -0800 NickysMumMum I really like everything you've said here and I'd like to emulate these points myself whenever we eat dinner too. Great tips, Helen!! 's Hayley xxx 's Hayley xxx]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4621/The-Family-Meal/#239502 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4621/The-Family-Meal/#239502 Thu, 15 Feb 2007 01:36:27 -0800 NickysMumMum This is a great piece of advice Helen. There'll be lots of minti parents who have driving age kids and everything you've said is so important for them to know. Unfortunately there's some things that... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4623/Help-My-Child-can-Drive-a-Car/#239528 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4623/Help-My-Child-can-Drive-a-Car/#239528 Thu, 15 Feb 2007 01:32:39 -0800 NickysMumMum This feedback is wonderful. You've given me the confidence that I'm on the right track about this issue and hopefully it won't be the terrible time so many mums say it is. I'm glad to hear Merle and... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4619/Facing-the-Terrible-Twos/#239485 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4619/Facing-the-Terrible-Twos/#239485 Thu, 15 Feb 2007 01:20:13 -0800 NickysMumMum Thanks babe, I'm feeling better already! 's Hayley xxx 's Hayley xxx]]> http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/210109/Fearing-the-loss-of-control/#210111 http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/210109/Fearing-the-loss-of-control/#210111 Wed, 14 Feb 2007 03:46:21 -0800 NickysMumMum This is an interesting theory Helen but I'm not quite sure I agree. I understand you've been learning about bullying and domestic violence but I don't know how positive reinforcement and ego building... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4599/Will-My-Children-Grow-Up-to-Be-Bullies/#239355 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4599/Will-My-Children-Grow-Up-to-Be-Bullies/#239355 Wed, 14 Feb 2007 02:20:23 -0800 NickysMumMum This is such important info for all parents. Well done, very easy to read, clear and concise. I like the way you've structured the rules into clear steps. Take care with that gorgeous pup, such ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4602/Traffic-knowledge/#239362 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4602/Traffic-knowledge/#239362 Wed, 14 Feb 2007 01:51:18 -0800 NickysMumMum I love this article! You are amazingly insightful Merle. I really agree with everything you're saying here. You've put it so well! Speaking of which I think my man's getting a bit stroppy, I'm not... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4588/Men-And-Emotions/#239299 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4588/Men-And-Emotions/#239299 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 03:06:52 -0800 NickysMumMum This is excellent advice Raine, extremely thorough and so wide reaching in who should read it. Everyone goes through periods of sleep difficulty and your strategies are spot on. I know many have... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4575/Difficulty-Sleeping-Are-You-an-Insomniac/#239212 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4575/Difficulty-Sleeping-Are-You-an-Insomniac/#239212 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 02:13:23 -0800 NickysMumMum five stars from me!!! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4563/Manners-Manners-Manners/#239111 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4563/Manners-Manners-Manners/#239111 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:07:52 -0800 NickysMumMum Oh Merle, this made me cry. When you wrote what Breanna said, I cried tears of happiness. What an adorable little girl. She certainly knows her manners and likewise what she should expect from you.... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4563/Manners-Manners-Manners/#239110 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4563/Manners-Manners-Manners/#239110 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:06:48 -0800 NickysMumMum Amazingly insightful advice Wendigo!!! This is beautiful and I'll try to live by it. Trust is so important in a friendship but can be difficult to muster when you've been hurt and betrayed. It can be... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235221 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235221 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 05:32:46 -0800 NickysMumMum Well she was a fair-weather friend in all senses of the term!! It's a really detestable flaw in a person's character to be so self obsessed - to not even care when you told her your dear cat had... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235215 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235215 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 05:18:47 -0800 NickysMumMum That's great Wendigo! It sounds like you've found as system that really works for you. You're so lucky to have had enduring friendships which allow you the confidence and motivation to call them when... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235228 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235228 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 04:54:43 -0800 NickysMumMum Thanks Mel, I'm really looking forward to it. Thanks for taking the time to read it. 's Hayley xx http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235217 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235217 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 04:47:19 -0800 NickysMumMum Since joining Minti, you have become a most cherished friend for me. I feel such a strong connection and feel that we've gone through a lot of the same. Minti has been my saviour too! Every day that... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235219 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235219 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 04:44:37 -0800 NickysMumMum hehehehe... so cheeky!!!........ you're right sometimes it is easier to pretend you haven't seen someone who you don't really wish to talk to.. especially if it was someone who's bruised your ego in... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235213 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235213 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 04:31:37 -0800 NickysMumMum http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235224 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235224 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 04:23:18 -0800 NickysMumMum http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235223 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235223 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 04:20:18 -0800 NickysMumMum Friends like this are so precious and are real keepers. The ones who always instinctively know when you're down and call you 'just to touch base'. Your there for them and they're there for you. It's... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235225 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235225 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 04:17:03 -0800 NickysMumMum I've found it's the other way around. Some gyms have creches. I know you're probably already thinking duh that's what I meant, so i'm sorry. Just thought I'd help. 's Hayley 's Hayley]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4492/me-time-with-a-bit-of-exercise/#238477 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4492/me-time-with-a-bit-of-exercise/#238477 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 02:51:17 -0800 NickysMumMum I think it's a good idea to keep in touch with your good friends, you might miss them even more in five years time. I know it's really effected me but everyone's different. Yes we do move forwards... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235211 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235211 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 02:46:14 -0800 NickysMumMum I'm just like you. I found Minti for the same reasons and it's given me back my voice. I'm so happy to be part of the Minti community. I love all of my Minti friends and try hard to maintain them.... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3363/Minti-Is-The-Best/#230346 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3363/Minti-Is-The-Best/#230346 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 02:27:55 -0800 NickysMumMum Are we related? LOL This is me to a tea. Over the last few years I/'ve developed this bad habit and like you am finding it difficult to break. I always prided myself as a great listener. Until... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4439/Whose-Guilty-of-Interupting-I-AM/#238072 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4439/Whose-Guilty-of-Interupting-I-AM/#238072 Thu, 08 Feb 2007 19:21:44 -0800 NickysMumMum Reading this really gives me bit of a shiver of delight especially that last line 'I'm glad I'm your mom'. I love it. I'm so into making my little man feel loved but it can be hard at times esp.... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4479/My-Pleasure-Choosing-to-Be-a-Fast-Food-Parent/#238337 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4479/My-Pleasure-Choosing-to-Be-a-Fast-Food-Parent/#238337 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 17:55:16 -0800 NickysMumMum I loved going to the gym and going running before Nicky was born but I really don't have the energy anymore. I'd love to get back into it again and have those endorphins back but I'm still... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4492/me-time-with-a-bit-of-exercise/#238475 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4492/me-time-with-a-bit-of-exercise/#238475 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 17:40:51 -0800 NickysMumMum This is great advice for EVERYONE, Merle. My own MIL could have used it too. They moved and completely cut themselves off from ALL of their family when Brad was only 12. He's missed a lifetime of... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4491/You-Cant-Pick-Your-Reles/#238470 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4491/You-Cant-Pick-Your-Reles/#238470 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 17:32:26 -0800 NickysMumMum I really like this advice. I remember letting the sun go down on anger many times as a teenager living with stepmothers. I ended up moving out I grew to dislike the second one so much, and to this... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4490/Sweet-Dreams/#238454 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4490/Sweet-Dreams/#238454 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 17:17:06 -0800 NickysMumMum Congratulations!! That's an awfully long time without a break. Bet i'll be the same lol. I'm just not ready to leave Nick with anyone. Don't know when I will be. Certainly not any time soon heheh. I... http://www.minti.com/members/phoenix/blog/205839/My-First-Day-Off/#205840 http://www.minti.com/members/phoenix/blog/205839/My-First-Day-Off/#205840 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 03:59:59 -0800 NickysMumMum These are all classic reasons why women think they have to give up breast feeding, many of which I nearly gave it away for. It was so important to me so I kept at it and continue to this day. Every... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4313/Breastfeeding-Myths-and-incorrect-advice/#237021 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4313/Breastfeeding-Myths-and-incorrect-advice/#237021 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 03:51:25 -0800 NickysMumMum I tell you...... I'm convinced! I'll certainly be doing this.  You are giving me pearls of wisdom that cannot be bought. Thankyou 's Hayley 's Hayley]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4421/Arguments-on-Paper/#237918 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4421/Arguments-on-Paper/#237918 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 03:31:25 -0800 NickysMumMum I didn't start until Nicky was 1, and now it's only a teeny tiny smidgen of a dot. You can get special kiddie's paste which has a pleasant bubble gum or strawberry taste - no sugar. You don't need to... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4468/Brush-Babys-Teeth-in-the-Morning/#238268 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4468/Brush-Babys-Teeth-in-the-Morning/#238268 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 03:25:55 -0800 NickysMumMum I'll be trying this. I started to wonder tonight if it might have been a problem. Same issues as you but same as you i thought it needed to be done at night. Thanks for the tips. You're a step ahead... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4468/Brush-Babys-Teeth-in-the-Morning/#238261 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4468/Brush-Babys-Teeth-in-the-Morning/#238261 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 03:21:20 -0800 NickysMumMum This is really good advice. I hope it never comes to that. Couldn't imagine how i'd feel if all my treasured possessions went up in flames. I suppose just as long as everyone's safe...... You can't... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4477/Photos/#238308 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4477/Photos/#238308 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 03:12:21 -0800 NickysMumMum What a lovely idea! I regret not having the paper from the day Nicky was born. Oh well build a bridge. Thanks for the inspiration! This sounds like a beautiful present and so personal. I've missed... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4478/while-you-were-growing-up/#238326 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4478/while-you-were-growing-up/#238326 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 03:05:59 -0800 NickysMumMum Awesome!! I wish i'd had this list when naming Nicholaus. Not to say I don't like his name hehehe but it would've given Brad and I a guide. Definitely a must read for anyone choosing their unborn... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4438/Naming-Baby/#238058 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4438/Naming-Baby/#238058 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 03:00:01 -0800 NickysMumMum So right. You end up with so much unnecessary space filling can't throw it out keep it for the next baby i payed too much for it stuff. I wish I'd hired a capsule. The first three months we were in... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4460/Hiring-Baby-Goods/#238222 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4460/Hiring-Baby-Goods/#238222 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 02:52:13 -0800 NickysMumMum How cute! I really cracked up when I saw this. Forgot to write you when I first saw it. Read quickly that someone had commented about your grandson and I thought........... hold the phone............ http://www.minti.com/members/ozbinky/blog/201792/10-ways-to-know-if-you-have-a-minti-MumMom/#201797 http://www.minti.com/members/ozbinky/blog/201792/10-ways-to-know-if-you-have-a-minti-MumMom/#201797 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 02:33:42 -0800 NickysMumMum This is awesome Helen. You have such incredible insight and I can tell that you had a very happy upbringing. I envy you. How special to have such a warm family radiating with reverence and respect... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4458/Showing-Children-Real-Love/#238207 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4458/Showing-Children-Real-Love/#238207 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 01:29:02 -0800 NickysMumMum This is an awesome way to resolve conflicts in the most diplomatic way. I'm amazed! what a fantastic tip. I remember when I was younger writing a letter to my step mum, not sure if I ended up giving... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4421/Arguments-on-Paper/#237916 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4421/Arguments-on-Paper/#237916 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 03:47:04 -0800 NickysMumMum This is such amazing advice and so well written. 5 Stars from me!! I'm gobsmacked with the way you've put it. Awesome! To have such different personalities - wow you have an exciting family. I... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4424/Personalities/#237957 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4424/Personalities/#237957 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 03:37:58 -0800 NickysMumMum Confidence and self esteem is so important in social situations and shyness is an absolute heartbreak especially when starting at a new school. You're amazing! You've gotten on top of the situation... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4312/Self-confidence/#237017 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4312/Self-confidence/#237017 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 02:47:44 -0800 NickysMumMum Thanks for the heads up. I have to go as soon as I get time. I know there's no time like the present! I'll get there. I hope all goes well. I'm pretty sure you would have caught them in time. good... http://www.minti.com/members/lexiw/blog/195338/Hi-everyone/#195340 http://www.minti.com/members/lexiw/blog/195338/Hi-everyone/#195340 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 02:33:04 -0800 NickysMumMum Thanks heaps!! Yeah, he makes me so proud. What a little cherub! 's Hayley xx http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/210125/My-babys-in-a-music-video-clip/#210129 http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/210125/My-babys-in-a-music-video-clip/#210129 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:59:54 -0800 NickysMumMum Thankyou so much!!! I reckon it's awesome. Brad only just finished it today and I absolutely had to share. 's Hayley xx 's Hayley xx]]> http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/210125/My-babys-in-a-music-video-clip/#210127 http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/210125/My-babys-in-a-music-video-clip/#210127 Mon, 05 Feb 2007 21:24:35 -0800 NickysMumMum Thanks Merle, your encouragement really means the world to me. It's a hard knocks life for us but we're doing our best, eh? I hope others read this and understand how important this issue is to me.... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4385/Mental-Illness-Breaking-down-the-barriers/#237582 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4385/Mental-Illness-Breaking-down-the-barriers/#237582 Mon, 05 Feb 2007 02:27:11 -0800 NickysMumMum Thankyou so much for your feedback. I'm glad that I can help. Also thankyou for sharing, it can be difficult to come out and admit you have lived with depression for the same reason as you kept it a... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4385/Mental-Illness-Breaking-down-the-barriers/#237574 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4385/Mental-Illness-Breaking-down-the-barriers/#237574 Mon, 05 Feb 2007 01:50:48 -0800 NickysMumMum This should be a real wake-up call to all parents. You must be so stunned about your luck in these near misses. The outcome could have been so tragic. Oh it makes me shudder to think.. Water safety... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4410/Water-and-children-DO-NOT-mix/#237790 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4410/Water-and-children-DO-NOT-mix/#237790 Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:50:46 -0800 NickysMumMum This is great advice. Funnily I was considering writing up this tip the other day because this is exactly what I've had to resort to when visiting my sister who lives nearly four hours away. However... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4408/Travel-at-Night/#237779 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4408/Travel-at-Night/#237779 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 21:06:29 -0800 NickysMumMum Thankyou so much for telling your story. Talking it out helps us to heal and understand why we are the way we are. It's great that you could understand the cause of your depression. A lot of... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4385/Mental-Illness-Breaking-down-the-barriers/#237580 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4385/Mental-Illness-Breaking-down-the-barriers/#237580 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 15:58:14 -0800 NickysMumMum The feeling that people look down on you is the main reason for sufferers to not put their hand out for help. Help is always available. I hope that the stigma of mental illness will soon cease as... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4385/Mental-Illness-Breaking-down-the-barriers/#237577 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4385/Mental-Illness-Breaking-down-the-barriers/#237577 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 01:38:31 -0800 NickysMumMum I've only just come into this debate and I am sooooo with you. This is such a well written, objective and excellently researched article. You should be so proud. I hope this can put an end to the... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4367/Ritalin-adhd-bipolar-and-other-disordersThe-other-side-of-the-story/#237376 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4367/Ritalin-adhd-bipolar-and-other-disordersThe-other-side-of-the-story/#237376 Sat, 03 Feb 2007 19:16:12 -0800 NickysMumMum Thanks I just did! I was looking for somewhere to write a post just like this! Sooooooo important. I hope everyone gets behind it. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/315230/not-qa-but-u-need-to-see-this/#315238 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/315230/not-qa-but-u-need-to-see-this/#315238 Sat, 03 Feb 2007 18:57:19 -0800 NickysMumMum Too right Merle, hear hear!!! I really appreciate what you're saying and I hope everyone respects you for saying this. Sometimes the way we voice our comments does sound like we're being a little... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4376/Opinions-and-Feelings/#237520 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4376/Opinions-and-Feelings/#237520 Sat, 03 Feb 2007 18:33:42 -0800 NickysMumMum I really like your good touch bad touch concept and I know I'll be teaching it to Nicky when he shows curiosity at an appropriate age. Just recently in the bath he's started noticing that he has a... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4354/Curiosity/#237302 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4354/Curiosity/#237302 Sat, 03 Feb 2007 18:19:45 -0800 NickysMumMum This is great advice Merle. I find it so reassuring to know that I'm not the only one who's faced these difficulties and succeeded despite them. I believe many women will benefit from reading your... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4304/Sleep-The-Forgotten-Land/#236972 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4304/Sleep-The-Forgotten-Land/#236972 Sat, 03 Feb 2007 18:08:09 -0800 NickysMumMum This is such a horrific story. Especially the way it begins. It just goes to show how psychotic a person can become within a short space of time and that it begins with manipulation and control. That... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4288/Domestic-Violence-Why-you-must-get-out-while-you-still-can/#236884 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4288/Domestic-Violence-Why-you-must-get-out-while-you-still-can/#236884 Fri, 02 Feb 2007 03:32:22 -0800 NickysMumMum whoops, I know i'm a dummy now. Just read further on and realised that you weren't meaning your own but from the article. Not a type-o after all. Sorry, my mistake. dur... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4325/Autisim-Healthy-Fixations-A-Career-in-the-Making/#237097 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4325/Autisim-Healthy-Fixations-A-Career-in-the-Making/#237097 Fri, 02 Feb 2007 03:01:44 -0800 NickysMumMum after reading your comment below, I'm sorry too. Your grand daughter should replace grandson. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4325/Autisim-Healthy-Fixations-A-Career-in-the-Making/#237096 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4325/Autisim-Healthy-Fixations-A-Career-in-the-Making/#237096 Fri, 02 Feb 2007 02:57:45 -0800 NickysMumMum So many people write people with autism off as being unintelligent just because they can't socialise. I would hope that this excellent research on the importance of nurturing fixations is already... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4325/Autisim-Healthy-Fixations-A-Career-in-the-Making/#237095 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4325/Autisim-Healthy-Fixations-A-Career-in-the-Making/#237095 Fri, 02 Feb 2007 02:55:15 -0800 NickysMumMum This is so special. Happy birthday Jessica Hayley xx Hayley xx]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/462/Memorial-Wall/blog/116320/#116321 http://www.minti.com/groups/462/Memorial-Wall/blog/116320/#116321 Thu, 01 Feb 2007 23:39:20 -0800 NickysMumMum Sounds like you've had an interesting week. I bet you and yours are glad to see the weekend, even if they have only been at school for four days. The first week of school is always hectic, more so in... http://www.minti.com/members/cookclan/blog/194770/What-an-interesting-couple-of-days/#194771 http://www.minti.com/members/cookclan/blog/194770/What-an-interesting-couple-of-days/#194771 Thu, 01 Feb 2007 23:26:31 -0800 NickysMumMum You've had such a rough trot, Ange. And you're such a survivor. You've weathered it all and you're still here carrying on. You should be sop proud of yourself. What an a@# hole!! On the day you were... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2770/Domestic-violence-More-than-just-hitting/#227261 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2770/Domestic-violence-More-than-just-hitting/#227261 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 20:30:16 -0800 NickysMumMum These are some fantastic ways to show you love your kids. My bub is only one year old but I try really hard, daily, to show how much I love him. I can't wait to do these things with him when he's a... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4336/Free-Love-Give-Aways-For-your-Kids/#237166 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4336/Free-Love-Give-Aways-For-your-Kids/#237166 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 19:47:40 -0800 NickysMumMum This is excellent advice to anyone with twins. You see so many identical twins and imagine that they must be best friends, especially when they dress the same, act the same, do the same things, etc.... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4292/Twin-to-Twins/#236898 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4292/Twin-to-Twins/#236898 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 19:41:18 -0800 NickysMumMum This is some great advice for anyone who's pregnant. You're so right dental care during pregnany is so important. You should consider writing an article on this. You definitely know all the... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4014/How-to-look-after-your-childrens-teeth/#234679 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4014/How-to-look-after-your-childrens-teeth/#234679 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 02:16:03 -0800 NickysMumMum I completely hear you on this. You, like I, already had a strong bond with bub before he was born. What you, like I, didn't count on was how hard the birth and aftermath of the birth would be. I... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4187/Bonding-with-Baby-and-high-expectations/#236009 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4187/Bonding-with-Baby-and-high-expectations/#236009 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 01:45:05 -0800 NickysMumMum They certainly are! This is a brilliant piece Merle and very well written. I really love the way you taught your son to be compassionate and understanding that some of us require a little extra... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4244/All-Children-Are-Special/#236500 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4244/All-Children-Are-Special/#236500 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 01:28:08 -0800 NickysMumMum I know exactly what you mean. I knew that given my family history I was at risk of PND but thought because I was so happy and excited my mind was strong enough to fight it. Instead of PND I got... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4186/Birth-Plan/#235983 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4186/Birth-Plan/#235983 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 01:01:51 -0800 NickysMumMum What can I say? They're adorable!!! you must be so proud! Hayley xx
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