http://www.minti.com/members/pfallerj/comments/ Latest comments by pfallerj on Minti Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk pfallerj Sometimes we get that lucky...most of the time my wife and I end up singing "Wheels on the Bus" until the cows come home. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6799/Road-Trip-Tips/#444430 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6799/Road-Trip-Tips/#444430 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:28:38 -0700 pfallerj There are a million uses for old bottles - keeping keepsakes inside them is a good one too! Keep 'em coming! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6718/Use-Old-Bottles-To-Hold-Snacks/#438463 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6718/Use-Old-Bottles-To-Hold-Snacks/#438463 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 07:49:02 -0700 pfallerj Too true. They do grow out of it. Right? :) http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6664/If-I-Hear-the-Word-Ball-One-More-Time/#437913 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6664/If-I-Hear-the-Word-Ball-One-More-Time/#437913 Tue, 10 Jul 2007 21:18:58 -0700 pfallerj Great advice - it's really important for kids not only to learn how to act around their own pets, but strange animals as well. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6654/Safe-Handling-of-Pets/#434239 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6654/Safe-Handling-of-Pets/#434239 Thu, 05 Jul 2007 14:03:18 -0700 pfallerj Yeah, I've heard a lot of reports that cell phones are pretty grody. I don't think it's anything a little disinfectant or bleach couldn't handle. Just like day care centers or other parents wash...
I don't think it's anything a little disinfectant or bleach couldn't handle. Just like day care centers or other parents wash...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6137/Turn-an-Old-Cell-Phone-Into-a-New-Toy/#405128 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6137/Turn-an-Old-Cell-Phone-Into-a-New-Toy/#405128 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 20:18:50 -0700 pfallerj Just like everything, moderation is the most important. There's nothing wrong with enjoying a nice bowl of ice cream after you've had a crappy day. Eating a whole tub? That's a problem. Doing it... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5601/Comfort-eatingWhat-am-I-teaching-my-kids/#369132 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5601/Comfort-eatingWhat-am-I-teaching-my-kids/#369132 Wed, 18 Apr 2007 15:57:08 -0700 pfallerj Love the tip about giving them some money and letting them scheme about what the BEST thing they can get is. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2624/The-Gimme-Monster-and-Other-Advice-For-Kids-Who-Want-More-More-More-UPDATED/#368931 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2624/The-Gimme-Monster-and-Other-Advice-For-Kids-Who-Want-More-More-More-UPDATED/#368931 Wed, 18 Apr 2007 10:10:50 -0700 pfallerj For us, it's more of a cleanliness issue. We sing the song when we change his diaper mostly, because otherwise his hands could get dirty before we can clean him up. I totally agree that it's...
I totally agree that it's...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5557/What-to-Do-When-Your-Baby-Touches-Himself/#367114 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5557/What-to-Do-When-Your-Baby-Touches-Himself/#367114 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 07:41:41 -0700 pfallerj Nice article. My wife and I had high hopes of doing cloth, but they were just too messy. Not to clean up, but when he was wearing them! They leaked so much more than disposable, we chickened out and... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5554/Disposable-vs-Cloth-Diapers/#366659 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5554/Disposable-vs-Cloth-Diapers/#366659 Sun, 15 Apr 2007 20:18:52 -0700 pfallerj Sometimes my son doesn't want to eat, so we just give him one of his favorites (eggs, bananas) and that's enough to get him in the mood to eat. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5556/Weaning-Baby-Declining-Food/#366658 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5556/Weaning-Baby-Declining-Food/#366658 Sun, 15 Apr 2007 20:16:49 -0700 pfallerj Good advice. A lot of times I've called somewhere and there was a kid on the other end of the line and they didn't say anything at all! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2005/Phone-Manners-101/#366657 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2005/Phone-Manners-101/#366657 Sun, 15 Apr 2007 20:15:08 -0700 pfallerj Flouride can actually make babies sick if it's swallowed, and chances are a one year old doesn't know that toothpaste isn't something to eat. Good job with rubbing the gums, we weren't nearly as...
Good job with rubbing the gums, we weren't nearly as...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5487/Taking-Care-of-Your-Babys-Teeth/#363184 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5487/Taking-Care-of-Your-Babys-Teeth/#363184 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 07:42:09 -0700 pfallerj I fully expect him to be able to get out pretty soon. Are there any toddler beds that you like in particular? http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2808/Knowing-when-your-child-is-ready-for-a-toddler-bed/#363183 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2808/Knowing-when-your-child-is-ready-for-a-toddler-bed/#363183 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 07:40:17 -0700 pfallerj We've had our son on the same bedtime routine since he was 2 weeks old...and thank goodness, it makes bedtime so much easier. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4864/Successfully-putting-your-child-to-bed/#362845 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4864/Successfully-putting-your-child-to-bed/#362845 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 21:03:40 -0700 pfallerj Well said. It seems like the most important thing to do would make sure your toddler understands they aren't being replaced at all. I'd add to this and be honest with your toddler. Explain to...
I'd add to this and be honest with your toddler. Explain to...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5273/The-First-Introduction/#349272 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5273/The-First-Introduction/#349272 Sat, 24 Mar 2007 09:57:06 -0700 pfallerj I think all of us, on one level or another, expect our kids to "get it" right away. I still don't get things my parents taught me, and I've got a kid of my own! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5265/Mistakes-Communication-and-Growth/#348989 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5265/Mistakes-Communication-and-Growth/#348989 Fri, 23 Mar 2007 21:28:49 -0700 pfallerj Haven't seen the movie yet. As much fun as swimming in December sounds, I kind of like having 4 seasons. Regardless of whether or not global warming is an actual problem, protecting the world for...
Regardless of whether or not global warming is an actual problem, protecting the world for...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/348983/does-this-scare-you-regarding-your-children/#348987 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/348983/does-this-scare-you-regarding-your-children/#348987 Fri, 23 Mar 2007 21:26:50 -0700 pfallerj My son likes to open up his new diaper too. I'm sure he'd love to play with his dirty one too, but we're super-boring don't let him :) http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5168/How-to-Keep-Your-Kid-From-Screaming-on-the-Changing-Table/#347585 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5168/How-to-Keep-Your-Kid-From-Screaming-on-the-Changing-Table/#347585 Wed, 21 Mar 2007 21:07:49 -0700 pfallerj Here's an article I wrote on serving sizes for a twelve month old - your baby isn't there yet but this might be a good starting... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/338133/1st-time-mom-is-confused/#338142 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/338133/1st-time-mom-is-confused/#338142 Fri, 09 Mar 2007 14:01:30 -0800 pfallerj Thanks for pointing out that article. The Gatorade recommendation came right from our pediatrician. We went with the Pedialyte simply because we tried Gatorade and he didn't like the taste (though... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4998/72-Hour-Menu-if-Your-Baby-has-a-Stomach-Virus/#336347 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4998/72-Hour-Menu-if-Your-Baby-has-a-Stomach-Virus/#336347 Wed, 07 Mar 2007 06:56:33 -0800 pfallerj Great advice. It amazes me when I meet an adult who hasn't had swimming lessons. It's something every kid should have, not for the fun factor, but for safety. Be sure to watch them in the bath...
Be sure to watch them in the bath...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4410/Water-and-children-DO-NOT-mix/#323637 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4410/Water-and-children-DO-NOT-mix/#323637 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 20:00:51 -0800 pfallerj I did post this knowing our Aussie friends probably don't have the same brand Americans do. What kinds do you guys swear by? I haven't really seen too many environmentally friendly ones up here in...
I haven't really seen too many environmentally friendly ones up here in...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4712/Pampers-Vs-Huggies/#240209 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4712/Pampers-Vs-Huggies/#240209 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 20:20:44 -0800 pfallerj We mix veggies in our son's eggs, burger, etc. He even likes vegetables in yogurt, which I find particularly disgusting. Whatever it takes! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4733/How-To-Get-Your-Kids-To-Eat-VEGGIES/#240376 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4733/How-To-Get-Your-Kids-To-Eat-VEGGIES/#240376 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 20:03:00 -0800 pfallerj That is a shocker...making you pay 120 bucks for an eight week old. You're very brave to be taking a baby that young on a plane...I hope he sleeps well!
You're very brave to be taking a baby that young on a plane...I hope he sleeps well!]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4713/9-Things-You-Can-Do-For-Free-With-Your-Baby/#240221 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4713/9-Things-You-Can-Do-For-Free-With-Your-Baby/#240221 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 10:25:11 -0800 pfallerj Where do you live? I guess I'm spoiled by living near big cities...always something like a zoo or aquarium close! My apartment building has a big fish tank too....whenever we go downstairs he has...
My apartment building has a big fish tank too....whenever we go downstairs he has...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4609/Take-Your-Baby-to-the-Aquarium/#239404 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4609/Take-Your-Baby-to-the-Aquarium/#239404 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 20:06:51 -0800 pfallerj Our 11 month old son loves shrek and will go up to the screen and bang on it for the big green ogre to come out. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/314127/what-movies-have-you-and-yours-enjoyed/#314140 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/314127/what-movies-have-you-and-yours-enjoyed/#314140 Mon, 05 Feb 2007 14:21:58 -0800 pfallerj A sleeping bag sounds like it could be a good way to keep a warm blanket around your baby. Are they safe though? It seems like they could get tangled or possibly suffocate. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4428/KEEPING-Little-Ones-Warm-at-Night/#237991 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4428/KEEPING-Little-Ones-Warm-at-Night/#237991 Mon, 05 Feb 2007 14:20:22 -0800 pfallerj Playing catch is something our son loves to do. "Ball" was one of his first words and he'll walk around the apartment kicking and throwing that things for a long time. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4219/Age-related-Activities-6-12-months/#236344 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4219/Age-related-Activities-6-12-months/#236344 Fri, 02 Feb 2007 13:26:13 -0800 pfallerj My son never took to the pacifier and he doesn't really suck his thumb either, but I think it's perfectly normal, like you do. Good tip on advising against making a big deal about it. It seems that... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4337/Thumb-Sucking/#237173 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4337/Thumb-Sucking/#237173 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 21:02:44 -0800 pfallerj Our dog definitely changed, she moped around more and when we did give her attention she went nuts. She was always very gentle with the baby, she liked to lick him, but if he came near her on his own... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4271/Does-my-dog-know-Im-Pregnant/#236744 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4271/Does-my-dog-know-Im-Pregnant/#236744 Sat, 27 Jan 2007 20:12:43 -0800 pfallerj It's basically a cloth or covering that goes around the inside edge of the crib - it's mostly meant to protect infants from hitting their heads on the bars or from getting a leg or an arm caught. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4230/Beat-the-Winter-Cold/#236419 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4230/Beat-the-Winter-Cold/#236419 Fri, 26 Jan 2007 12:01:30 -0800 pfallerj good call. You should also get one that's made of plastic or some other material that doesn't conduct heat easily. That way if your little one happens to touch it while or shortly after it's running,... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4230/Beat-the-Winter-Cold/#236422 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4230/Beat-the-Winter-Cold/#236422 Fri, 26 Jan 2007 12:00:29 -0800 pfallerj Good stuff. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4221/Creative-Parents-How-To-Stay-True-to-Your-Path-While-Raising-Kids/#236347 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4221/Creative-Parents-How-To-Stay-True-to-Your-Path-While-Raising-Kids/#236347 Thu, 25 Jan 2007 07:57:08 -0800 pfallerj Yeah, it just blew my mind to see a one year old sucking away at a 20oz'er. Liked your article on teeth. Added it to the related advice. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4036/Say-No-to-Soda/#234862 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4036/Say-No-to-Soda/#234862 Mon, 15 Jan 2007 21:37:52 -0800 pfallerj Try this advice.... I started my son on single grain cereal when he was four months old...I didn't really notice any change in his sleeping patterns. When he started getting more active...
I started my son on single grain cereal when he was four months old...I didn't really notice any change in his sleeping patterns. When he started getting more active...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/313308/starting-solids/#313324 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/313308/starting-solids/#313324 Thu, 11 Jan 2007 20:28:55 -0800 pfallerj Check out this advice I wrote about teaching my son to "back it up" http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/319715/climbing-stairs/#319721 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/319715/climbing-stairs/#319721 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 21:09:22 -0800 pfallerj Try this advice I wrote awhile back http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2760/Discipline-at-8-Months/
http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2760/Discipline-at-8-Months/]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/319919/how-do-i-deal-with-naughty-behavior-in-a-one-year-old/#319921 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/319919/how-do-i-deal-with-naughty-behavior-in-a-one-year-old/#319921 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 21:05:26 -0800 pfallerj That sounds really handy...can you link to the product in amazon or something? http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3628/Pack-Formula-Powder-and-Water-Separately/#231949 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3628/Pack-Formula-Powder-and-Water-Separately/#231949 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 20:03:57 -0800 pfallerj Another important thing to remind them of, your choice is about what's best for the baby, not how good a family member or friend they are. Some people still won't understand this, but feel justified... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3596/Get-Your-Financial-Documents-and-Final-Instructions-in-Order/#231694 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3596/Get-Your-Financial-Documents-and-Final-Instructions-in-Order/#231694 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 20:02:06 -0800 pfallerj In our case it was pretty easy. My wife's best friend and her husband were locks since they were planning and ready to have kids. She had another "good" friend who was happy to be a... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3596/Get-Your-Financial-Documents-and-Final-Instructions-in-Order/#231693 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3596/Get-Your-Financial-Documents-and-Final-Instructions-in-Order/#231693 Mon, 01 Jan 2007 19:53:05 -0800 pfallerj He's still pretty young, and the thing with small children is they don't usually do things just for the sake of doing them. (i.e. my nine month old doesn't over or under eat, he eats until he's full,... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309221/does-he-sleep-too-much/#309231 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309221/does-he-sleep-too-much/#309231 Wed, 29 Nov 2006 21:05:03 -0800 pfallerj My wife's parents stayed together until she graduated high school, aribitrarily. In general it's led to more resentment than necessary all the way around. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2788/Staying-together-For-the-Kids/#227344 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2788/Staying-together-For-the-Kids/#227344 Wed, 29 Nov 2006 21:01:54 -0800 pfallerj That's a great way to celebrate. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2778/How-to-Have-A-Nice-Anniversary-Without-A-Babysitter/#227293 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2778/How-to-Have-A-Nice-Anniversary-Without-A-Babysitter/#227293 Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:04:44 -0800 pfallerj Especially on the gift giving. Even though we've warned our family that we just want cash for our son's college fund, clothes if they must get him something, I'm sure we're going to have a small... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2779/Keep-it-simple-Surviving-Christmas-with-a-Toddler/#227303 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2779/Keep-it-simple-Surviving-Christmas-with-a-Toddler/#227303 Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:03:43 -0800 pfallerj My son has one tooth and I'm pretty sure he doesn't use it to chew Cheerios. They break apart easily by gumming them. Of course, he seemed to be a natural at chewing - I imagine some babies might... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2761/Cheerios-the-greatest-invention-ever/#227223 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2761/Cheerios-the-greatest-invention-ever/#227223 Tue, 28 Nov 2006 21:15:58 -0800 pfallerj Maybe in a couple years...my son's only 8 months old! http://www.minti.com/members/pfallerj/blog/167204/Visit-365-Tips-for-First-Time-Parents-http365parentblogspotcom/#167208 http://www.minti.com/members/pfallerj/blog/167204/Visit-365-Tips-for-First-Time-Parents-http365parentblogspotcom/#167208 Tue, 17 Oct 2006 13:17:38 -0700 pfallerj Make sure that the food is something they can gum, or will turn to mush, like baby rice cakes or soft pieces of fruit. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1668/Real-Solid-Foods/#220931 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1668/Real-Solid-Foods/#220931 Thu, 28 Sep 2006 20:08:33 -0700 pfallerj We have the exact same problem with our son...except he gags when we try to give him fruit. You might want to try: -Try feeding her "lighter" veggies. Vegetables that are light in color... -Try feeding her "lighter" veggies. Vegetables that are light in color...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/304027/does-not-like-vegetables/#304036 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/304027/does-not-like-vegetables/#304036 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 09:34:36 -0700 pfallerj I agree! My wife and I have so much spare stuff in our house that just sits there...like a tent we bought when we got married. We haven't used it, and when we went to get it out for the first time,... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1522/Do-I-really-need-that/#220125 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1522/Do-I-really-need-that/#220125 Tue, 19 Sep 2006 09:39:16 -0700 pfallerj I picked them up at RiteAid here in the US...I imagine any drug store or health store would probably have them. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1311/Take-your-vitamins/#219019 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1311/Take-your-vitamins/#219019 Fri, 01 Sep 2006 07:34:28 -0700 pfallerj Can you buy them online? http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1012/TipToeyJoey/#217156 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1012/TipToeyJoey/#217156 Sat, 12 Aug 2006 09:16:37 -0700 pfallerj I don't really see living in seperate areas of the country being the problem with technology. I think the issue is when kids sit in their rooms all night IMing friends and family rather than having... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1014/Technology-is-splitting-familys-apart/#217164 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1014/Technology-is-splitting-familys-apart/#217164 Sat, 12 Aug 2006 09:14:27 -0700 pfallerj Even though my day job is an advertising copywriter for an interactive department and I get to be creative every day, it still doesn't satisfy me. I love doing things with my son and being around him... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/984/Creativity-101-Grown-ups-only/#216999 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/984/Creativity-101-Grown-ups-only/#216999 Thu, 10 Aug 2006 13:56:34 -0700 pfallerj The psychological side of things, I think, is a lot more important for calming someone down. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/841/pre-first-aid-tips-for-minor-boo-boos/#216228 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/841/pre-first-aid-tips-for-minor-boo-boos/#216228 Wed, 02 Aug 2006 06:50:47 -0700 pfallerj My son loves his bumbo, when its outside. He doesn't really like sitting in it inside for some reason. And he doesn't like eating out of it. But when we want to set him in it to watch cars, there's... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/712/Bumbo-Seat/#215400 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/712/Bumbo-Seat/#215400 Tue, 01 Aug 2006 18:15:44 -0700 pfallerj Its much more fun to be on the floor with your kids...you get an all new perspective on things. And, if you're baby is shy of strangers, and they're cool with getting on the floor, that's how they... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/818/Lie-on-the-floor/#216097 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/818/Lie-on-the-floor/#216097 Sun, 30 Jul 2006 16:50:56 -0700 pfallerj I think its mainly up to you as to what you feel comfortable with. I wouldn't let what others feel is appropriate or not dictate how you show your love to your child when it comes to a kiss on the... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/301596/appropriate-kissing/#301604 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/301596/appropriate-kissing/#301604 Thu, 27 Jul 2006 20:29:43 -0700 pfallerj I think there is something to be said for letting your daughter try to work it out on her own. Encourage her to stand up for herself and tell the other girl firmly that she doesn't like the way the... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/648/When-your-kid-is-being-bullied/#214947 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/648/When-your-kid-is-being-bullied/#214947 Mon, 10 Jul 2006 18:04:23 -0700 pfallerj Also, to establish dominance, you can make sure you always walk through doors first, don't walk around your dog when they're lying in the middle of the floor, and don't let them sleep in your... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/651/Living-Harmoniously-Your-Dog--Your-Child/#214968 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/651/Living-Harmoniously-Your-Dog--Your-Child/#214968 Fri, 07 Jul 2006 10:30:27 -0700 pfallerj Right, I wasn't necessarily endorsing them, just making a comment that there are plenty of expensive 'toys' out there to make your baby smarter, but you really don't need them. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/644/Raising-a-Smarter-Baby-Part-1-Basics/#214923 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/644/Raising-a-Smarter-Baby-Part-1-Basics/#214923 Wed, 05 Jul 2006 13:56:29 -0700 pfallerj My son didn't really like laying flat on his tummy either, so we'd prop him up on an armrest, chair or boppy and he seemed to enjoy it more. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/610/Tummy-Time-Trick/#214810 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/610/Tummy-Time-Trick/#214810 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 06:54:45 -0700 pfallerj What about starting out seedlings in the jars with some potting soil? http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/594/What-to-do-with-old-babyfood-jars/#214731 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/594/What-to-do-with-old-babyfood-jars/#214731 Tue, 27 Jun 2006 13:04:41 -0700 pfallerj Have your kids help with picking out healthy foods and making them...they'll be more likely to get excited about trying them. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/590/Overweight-and-Inactive-Children/#214687 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/590/Overweight-and-Inactive-Children/#214687 Mon, 26 Jun 2006 19:48:34 -0700 pfallerj That's how we got our first smile...and its also the first thing he learned how to do. Sometimes he just keeps poking his tongue out until you do it back. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/563/Speaking-in-Tongues/#214563 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/563/Speaking-in-Tongues/#214563 Fri, 23 Jun 2006 09:21:28 -0700 pfallerj Yeah...I'd be way too afraid of poking my son in the ear or eye or something. Not to mention he'd probably end up coming out of the whole ordeal looking like he cut it himself. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/555/My-Way-of-Cutting-a-Tikes-Hair/#214519 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/555/My-Way-of-Cutting-a-Tikes-Hair/#214519 Thu, 22 Jun 2006 13:31:14 -0700 pfallerj I agree with you 100%. You should always research what is injected into your baby...especially when its a virus. I found that the vaccinations were less risky (in terms of percentages) than the kids... I found that the vaccinations were less risky (in terms of percentages) than the kids...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/514/Four-Month-Vaccinations-and-Well-Checkup/#214340 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/514/Four-Month-Vaccinations-and-Well-Checkup/#214340 Tue, 20 Jun 2006 20:29:23 -0700 pfallerj I agree with you 100%. You should always research what is injected into your baby...especially when its a virus. I found that the vaccinations were less risky (in terms of percentages) than the kids... I found that the vaccinations were less risky (in terms of percentages) than the kids...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/514/Four-Month-Vaccinations-and-Well-Checkup/#214339 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/514/Four-Month-Vaccinations-and-Well-Checkup/#214339 Tue, 20 Jun 2006 20:29:21 -0700 pfallerj When we held our son upright, it seemed to make the hiccups go away quicker. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/478/Hiccups/#214187 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/478/Hiccups/#214187 Thu, 15 Jun 2006 19:55:56 -0700 pfallerj The only correlation I've ever seen was that more boys were born in the winter. When we had our son in February, everyone we knew was having boys in the chilly months. Now that summer is here, people... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/301140/how-to-plan-for-a-baby-boy/#301141 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/301140/how-to-plan-for-a-baby-boy/#301141 Thu, 15 Jun 2006 16:53:49 -0700 pfallerj Her and I both understand this, and we both make it a point to have some time to ourselves, together and seperate, almost weekly. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/462/Controlling-Wives/#214120 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/462/Controlling-Wives/#214120 Wed, 14 Jun 2006 06:23:38 -0700 pfallerj How old is your daughter? My son is 4 months and he sticks his hands in his mouth when he's hungry, or sometimes when he needs comfort. I think its just an exercise where they are beginning to... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/301228/hand-sucking/#301229 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/301228/hand-sucking/#301229 Tue, 13 Jun 2006 08:40:02 -0700 pfallerj Baby powder makes me gag and cough, so why wouldn't it do the same for a baby? I think the lotions and creams are a lot easier to manage and a lot less messy than the powders. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/435/Baby-Powder/#213989 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/435/Baby-Powder/#213989 Mon, 12 Jun 2006 18:56:37 -0700 pfallerj I like both of those blogs when it comes to interesting advice and info. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/436/Pregnancy-and-parenting-sites/#213991 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/436/Pregnancy-and-parenting-sites/#213991 Mon, 12 Jun 2006 18:55:24 -0700 pfallerj My wife picked up this trick from a mom I work with, she pumps for ten minutes, rests for ten, and repeats that cycle for an hour if she needs her supply to come back up. Its pretty easy for us to... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/410/Increasing-Your-Milk-Supply/#213886 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/410/Increasing-Your-Milk-Supply/#213886 Sun, 11 Jun 2006 08:26:58 -0700 pfallerj The trick is to find something that means something to you. My wife and I looked to two people we both loved, my grandfathers Milton and Leo. Both are kind of old fashioned, so we combined them into... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/403/Naming-Your-Son-A-Guys-Perspective/#213765 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/403/Naming-Your-Son-A-Guys-Perspective/#213765 Fri, 09 Jun 2006 11:44:30 -0700 pfallerj Your avatar picture is hilarious http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/377/Let-them-cry-for-half-hour-or-hold-them-for-a-minute/#213598 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/377/Let-them-cry-for-half-hour-or-hold-them-for-a-minute/#213598 Mon, 05 Jun 2006 12:28:41 -0700 pfallerj Good stuff, we travel with a little more in our bag, we carry more diapers (he always seems to go through more on the road than at home), we also carry one more set of clothes than you do. And since... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/357/Tips-for-baby-bag/#213449 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/357/Tips-for-baby-bag/#213449 Thu, 01 Jun 2006 06:25:12 -0700 pfallerj My wife would be very quick to point out that I don't follow my own advice. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/254/Eat-your-own-dog-food/#212911 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/254/Eat-your-own-dog-food/#212911 Fri, 26 May 2006 19:38:17 -0700 pfallerj I don't think starting up costs the most...I think it gets more expensive as they get older. Other than the hosptial bill, if you breastfeed and you have the slew of showers people usually get,... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/301332/prospective-parent-financial-aspects/#301339 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/301332/prospective-parent-financial-aspects/#301339 Fri, 26 May 2006 19:32:52 -0700 pfallerj You're definitely on the right track by investing early...compounding interest (the interest you earn earns interest on top of that) is probably one of, if not the best advantage to long-term... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/300726/when-to-start-saving-for-education/#300729 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/300726/when-to-start-saving-for-education/#300729 Mon, 15 May 2006 20:00:05 -0700 pfallerj My wife was living across the country for the first part of her pregnancy, and I felt left out because I didn't get to go to the first sonogram, didn't get to feel him kick until he'd already been... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/237/Dads-Get-involved-early/#212817 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/237/Dads-Get-involved-early/#212817 Mon, 15 May 2006 09:40:06 -0700