http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/comments/ Latest comments by rachelcook on Minti Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk rachelcook You may like to find a place that caters for self-esteem building and coping skills. Click here to find some resources and you may be able to find positive self-esteem sessions to help your 10 yr old... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1077793/over-sensitive-children/#1077858 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1077793/over-sensitive-children/#1077858 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:01:31 -0800 rachelcook funny, mine stress release is bellowing into a microphone, thats enought to scare all the neighbors not just the kids away - lol http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12385/Learn-to-Hear-the-Silence/#1077601 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12385/Learn-to-Hear-the-Silence/#1077601 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:04:00 -0800 rachelcook dont worry hopefully there will be more things like this http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1073832/Perth-Minti-Members--do-you-want-to-meet-me-in-person-and-finally-I-can-meet-some-members/#1074480 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1073832/Perth-Minti-Members--do-you-want-to-meet-me-in-person-and-finally-I-can-meet-some-members/#1074480 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:58:54 -0800 rachelcook Raven, thanks so much...I here your words when I get too excited to keep me in check. Your right, make mistakes locally first and learn from them. Any ideas you come up with as we go, are great... http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1072961/Trials-with-companies-for-samples-and-blog-about-in-exchange-for-free-samples/#1073673 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1072961/Trials-with-companies-for-samples-and-blog-about-in-exchange-for-free-samples/#1073673 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:16:39 -0800 rachelcook awesome thanks luv. I finally have it clear in my head!!! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073614/when-to-move-up-to-the-next-car-seat/#1073649 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073614/when-to-move-up-to-the-next-car-seat/#1073649 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:09:17 -0800 rachelcook Arna, I have some great ideas for the east coast already and rual. Can you email me where you are located and what ideas you may think up in connecting Minti into the local community....also Minti... http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1072961/Trials-with-companies-for-samples-and-blog-about-in-exchange-for-free-samples/#1073635 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1072961/Trials-with-companies-for-samples-and-blog-about-in-exchange-for-free-samples/#1073635 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:12:54 -0800 rachelcook Hi Sherrid1120, I have a 19 month old also going through teething. There have been times when he has put too much in his mouth and gagged. What has been recommended for this age, is that you chop... I have a 19 month old also going through teething. There have been times when he has put too much in his mouth and gagged. What has been recommended for this age, is that you chop...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073574/teething/#1073617 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073574/teething/#1073617 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:59:51 -0800 rachelcook I would aim to get around that - ie. match the advertisers to members in their residing country...definitely a good point. Especially if the small majority are the most prolific Minti bloggers, have... http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1071644/How-do-we-get-businesses-to-help-our-Minti-members/#1071938 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1071644/How-do-we-get-businesses-to-help-our-Minti-members/#1071938 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:14:41 -0800 rachelcook I know, even the legit ones I feel are a little worrysome. Yes we are about to launch something in this area soon that will be of use for members to find parent related business at least. The... http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1071644/How-do-we-get-businesses-to-help-our-Minti-members/#1071698 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1071644/How-do-we-get-businesses-to-help-our-Minti-members/#1071698 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:33:48 -0800 rachelcook Griz, I agree we need to make it easier for mums and also for Minti and how the process would work. These are also all very good ideas particularly gathering info by us on what brands you do like and... http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1071644/How-do-we-get-businesses-to-help-our-Minti-members/#1071697 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1071644/How-do-we-get-businesses-to-help-our-Minti-members/#1071697 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:28:32 -0800 rachelcook Thanks Raven, this is really usefully feedback. Thanks for being the first to share. You have some really great ideas. I will keep you in the loop as this project of scoping progresses. http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1071644/How-do-we-get-businesses-to-help-our-Minti-members/#1071674 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1071644/How-do-we-get-businesses-to-help-our-Minti-members/#1071674 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:55:44 -0800 rachelcook Hi Kathryn, I just disabled the end date, the survey should show up now :0) http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1069041/Help-with-gathering-an-insight-into-my-articles-on-Code-of-Honor-and-Editorial-Guidelines-mini-survey-in-Minti/#1069122 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1069041/Help-with-gathering-an-insight-into-my-articles-on-Code-of-Honor-and-Editorial-Guidelines-mini-survey-in-Minti/#1069122 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:26:43 -0700 rachelcook I likeTyler :0) http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1068854/baby-boy-name-for-2nd-son/#1069032 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1068854/baby-boy-name-for-2nd-son/#1069032 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:19:39 -0700 rachelcook wow great advice...for me I like what you organise for meal planning and master lists...awesome I will need to serious take this on board :0) http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12262/My-New-Home-Management-Binder/#1064765 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12262/My-New-Home-Management-Binder/#1064765 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:17:33 -0700 rachelcook great idea to add the video!!! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12267/Unsettled-baby-could-it-be-wind/#1064764 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12267/Unsettled-baby-could-it-be-wind/#1064764 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:14:41 -0700 rachelcook what a great service, I hope more people read about this, more mums have more opportunities that are free and this is one awesome example!!! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12268/Productivity-Placement-Program-PPP/#1064763 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12268/Productivity-Placement-Program-PPP/#1064763 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:13:09 -0700 rachelcook it sounds like an important task for music inclusion for home schooling as well as in general, great article and advice! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12277/Adding-music-to-your-childs-homeschool-curriculum/#1064761 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12277/Adding-music-to-your-childs-homeschool-curriculum/#1064761 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:57:37 -0700 rachelcook Oh that is not a good start for kraft http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1058339/The-new-vegemite-name-is-so-Web-20-social-media/#1058879 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1058339/The-new-vegemite-name-is-so-Web-20-social-media/#1058879 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:28:00 -0700 rachelcook great I tried to do a search yesterday and couldn't find it...thanks will check it out http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1058339/The-new-vegemite-name-is-so-Web-20-social-media/#1058878 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1058339/The-new-vegemite-name-is-so-Web-20-social-media/#1058878 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:26:59 -0700 rachelcook Suggest names (these are with an aussie not american overtone and remember we call a sausage in a bun a HOT DOG :0) - KANGAMITE - OZZIEMITE - CHEEZYMITE - CROCMITE   - KANGAMITE
- OZZIEMITE
- CHEEZYMITE
- CROCMITE
 ]]> http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1058339/The-new-vegemite-name-is-so-Web-20-social-media/#1058697 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1058339/The-new-vegemite-name-is-so-Web-20-social-media/#1058697 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:04:51 -0700 rachelcook Cool I will get the family to taste test it http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1058339/The-new-vegemite-name-is-so-Web-20-social-media/#1058670 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1058339/The-new-vegemite-name-is-so-Web-20-social-media/#1058670 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:38:42 -0700 rachelcook I agree...I suspect a publicity stunt...but hey who knows what was going on in the minds of kraft employees. It seems very alienating to customers at best...I prefer more aussie overtones like... http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1058339/The-new-vegemite-name-is-so-Web-20-social-media/#1058669 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1058339/The-new-vegemite-name-is-so-Web-20-social-media/#1058669 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:37:44 -0700 rachelcook I love it!!! "vegemite not a chip" hahaha awesome http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1058339/The-new-vegemite-name-is-so-Web-20-social-media/#1058360 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1058339/The-new-vegemite-name-is-so-Web-20-social-media/#1058360 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:34:16 -0700 rachelcook oh i totally agree Kangamite would have even been better Kangamite
would have even been better]]> http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1058339/The-new-vegemite-name-is-so-Web-20-social-media/#1058356 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1058339/The-new-vegemite-name-is-so-Web-20-social-media/#1058356 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:28:54 -0700 rachelcook thanks this has been very helpful http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1043056/ears/#1047654 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1043056/ears/#1047654 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:03:46 -0700 rachelcook It seems like only a couple of days, but I think it has something to do with what plan your on. We are still in the free trial period.I think there is an offer at the moment for a trial period, Matt... http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1043334/I-am-a-movie-buff-Quickflicks-kicks-the-stress-of-having-pay-overdue-fines/#1047648 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1043334/I-am-a-movie-buff-Quickflicks-kicks-the-stress-of-having-pay-overdue-fines/#1047648 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:46:39 -0700 rachelcook You may consider trying to stay in her room a few times and watch for the cue for her doing poo's. If you can work out when she does it, although I suspect upon waking she poo's and then takes her... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1042546/painting-with-ewwwwwwww-poo/#1043059 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1042546/painting-with-ewwwwwwww-poo/#1043059 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:32:34 -0700 rachelcook What I do when I have Josh with me in the trolley is park close to the trolley return like your mentioned, and I wheel the empty trolley back to the return with Josh in the trolley seat. I then carry... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11702/Going-Shopping-With-Babies/#1002335 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11702/Going-Shopping-With-Babies/#1002335 Wed, 06 May 2009 19:53:43 -0700 rachelcook testing comments http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/991628/Whoo-hoo-Minti-is-running-faster/#991672 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/991628/Whoo-hoo-Minti-is-running-faster/#991672 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 03:49:57 -0700 rachelcook eons.com http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/308873/mature-age-parents/#989557 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/308873/mature-age-parents/#989557 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:01:48 -0700 rachelcook Here's also some great Minti experiences in this potty training search, hope it helps... Potty Training It will happen!!! We had to train ourselves to watch for when our son looked like he needed... Potty Training
It will happen!!! We had to train ourselves to watch for when our son looked like he needed...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/985538/potty-training/#985805 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/985538/potty-training/#985805 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:26:30 -0700 rachelcook yep agreed, we don't need confusing dosages, let me know how you go :0) http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/981289/brauer-natural-teething-relief-dosage-question/#981312 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/981289/brauer-natural-teething-relief-dosage-question/#981312 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 07:47:09 -0700 rachelcook Sorry try this http://www.minti.com/search/?query=concetration+span&item_type=advice&x=0&y=0 will update the bad link too http://www.minti.com/search/?query=concetration+span&item_type=advice&x=0&y=0
will update the bad link too]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/981302/attention-span/#981311 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/981302/attention-span/#981311 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 07:41:36 -0700 rachelcook You may like to look at activities that encourage concentration and listening... maybe reading books and getting an appropriate reward (star chart etc) for remembering certain important information... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/981302/attention-span/#981309 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/981302/attention-span/#981309 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 07:28:59 -0700 rachelcook One go way to intro the big toilet training concept is to calmly start to read age appropriate books on toilet training, this helps your little one begin to know what a potty is and toilet and what... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/981281/toilet-training/#981301 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/981281/toilet-training/#981301 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 07:18:00 -0700 rachelcook You know great question, because I use the very same product right now and I am sure that the samples where a mistake, but since it is homepathic the dosage discrepancy I believe would not be... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/981289/brauer-natural-teething-relief-dosage-question/#981297 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/981289/brauer-natural-teething-relief-dosage-question/#981297 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 07:13:02 -0700 rachelcook great ideas, I think I will print this and implement - thanks for sharing all your techniques! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11496/Homework-from-school-tips-and-early-learning/#981176 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11496/Homework-from-school-tips-and-early-learning/#981176 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 23:14:45 -0700 rachelcook Great advice and links...I think you can also add links in the Bookmark Section,I will check if members still can do this...well done on your first article! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11497/Donations-Of-Knitted-HatsItemsSewn-ClothesItems-For-Preemies--Sick-Newborns-in-the-NICUSCBUNNU-Can-Bring-Comfort-to-Other-MomsDadsFamilies-/#981173 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11497/Donations-Of-Knitted-HatsItemsSewn-ClothesItems-For-Preemies--Sick-Newborns-in-the-NICUSCBUNNU-Can-Bring-Comfort-to-Other-MomsDadsFamilies-/#981173 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 23:01:40 -0700 rachelcook wow - that is cool. i wasn't aware of this site before. i wasn't aware of this site before.]]> http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/941032/Komando-Cool-Site-of-the-Day/#966743 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/941032/Komando-Cool-Site-of-the-Day/#966743 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:33:55 -0800 rachelcook noodles are YUM http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/961307/Curiouspersonal-finances-tracked-by-women-or-men/#963301 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/961307/Curiouspersonal-finances-tracked-by-women-or-men/#963301 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:40:53 -0800 rachelcook whoo hoo YOU GO girl - real motivation for us!! http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/961307/Curiouspersonal-finances-tracked-by-women-or-men/#963300 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/961307/Curiouspersonal-finances-tracked-by-women-or-men/#963300 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:39:06 -0800 rachelcook Hey Arna, great job...you may want to call the Red Cross in your state and their may be local drop off points for your donations...ours was at Codi's school. Thanks, I will see what I can donate... Thanks, I will see what I can donate...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/959109/Anyway-to-help/#960994 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/959109/Anyway-to-help/#960994 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:56:35 -0800 rachelcook Hi, I just recently watched on Australian TV and on Oprah about people suffering from night terrors. Here is a website also dedicated to it... http://www.nightterrors.org/ You may wish to see your... http://www.nightterrors.org/
You may wish to see your...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/957138/nightmares/#957475 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/957138/nightmares/#957475 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:36:45 -0800 rachelcook This article on Minti has saved the day! I am currently sitting in a chair with this computer in my lap, with a head full of a white thick conditioner and essential oils in my hair and waiting for an... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8844/NitsHeadlice-and-how-to-deal-with-them-naturally/#875656 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8844/NitsHeadlice-and-how-to-deal-with-them-naturally/#875656 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:58:16 -0800 rachelcook Awesome feedback thanks. I have gone to a 10 am and 2:30/3pm ish nap and it seems to be working that he can last till 7pm bed time...thank goodness for tummy time and jolly jumper I am managing to... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/847930/six-month-old-and-day-naps/#868062 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/847930/six-month-old-and-day-naps/#868062 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:21:31 -0800 rachelcook thanks!! sounds like miss5 is having a great time, maybe too much fun lol.. has her teacher mentioned anything on how to manage this for her? lol http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/859490/Update/#859519 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/859490/Update/#859519 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:03:02 -0700 rachelcook this is awesome...I will check it out http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/804233/Something-I-am-mulling-over/#808796 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/804233/Something-I-am-mulling-over/#808796 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 06:12:58 -0700 rachelcook thank you soo much Katie and everyone!! its words of encouragement that make me feel at peace!!!! http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/780450/Update-from-the-Cooks/#803892 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/780450/Update-from-the-Cooks/#803892 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:57:36 -0700 rachelcook Oh and MrsSanders is a speech therapist, she would be the most qualified to help shed light here... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/803871/speech-development-and-tv/#803891 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/803871/speech-development-and-tv/#803891 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:56:13 -0700 rachelcook I guess a balance maybe. For me I think its okay to consider programs that make noises are age appropriate first, as well as stimulating other parts of the brain. Maybe for speech if your... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/803871/speech-development-and-tv/#803889 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/803871/speech-development-and-tv/#803889 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:54:47 -0700 rachelcook Creep your fingers walking from his feet up to his tummy, like a game and after a few goes he will cackle and laugh...make sure you also feel in the mood for laughing and are relaxed - thats what i... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/801154/how-can-i-get-my-5-month-old-to-laugh/#801198 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/801154/how-can-i-get-my-5-month-old-to-laugh/#801198 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:00:53 -0700 rachelcook thanks Winnie! I feel so empowered reading your words, thank you so much for the encouragement, it is so good to have another mum really understand and what's best see that your right, we do need to... http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/780450/Update-from-the-Cooks/#780518 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/780450/Update-from-the-Cooks/#780518 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:27:44 -0700 rachelcook I still have yet to distribute Minti Moolah sorry for the delay, having issues with my account :( http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/717354/Minti-is-based-in-Perth-Australia-meet-up-ideas--free-moolah/#732120 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/717354/Minti-is-based-in-Perth-Australia-meet-up-ideas--free-moolah/#732120 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:24:16 -0700 rachelcook okay I'll come back on http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/732029/Mintiland-Rach-broadcasting-LIVE-on-ustreamtv-come-visit/#732039 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/732029/Mintiland-Rach-broadcasting-LIVE-on-ustreamtv-come-visit/#732039 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:46:43 -0700 rachelcook whoo hoo am bidding for one on ebay http://search.ebay.com.au/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=fibre+optic+lamp fibre optic lamps http://search.ebay.com.au/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=fibre+optic+lamp
fibre optic lamps]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/704139/fun-and-cool-night-lights/#720287 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/704139/fun-and-cool-night-lights/#720287 Tue, 27 May 2008 06:18:44 -0700 rachelcook okay let me drum up a plan that is becoming very big in my brain right now and no doubt will scare the boys (not codi and josh, but clay and matt) lol lol you make me laugh, but I totally understand... lol you make me laugh, but I totally understand...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/717354/Minti-is-based-in-Perth-Australia-meet-up-ideas--free-moolah/#717371 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/717354/Minti-is-based-in-Perth-Australia-meet-up-ideas--free-moolah/#717371 Fri, 23 May 2008 08:19:37 -0700 rachelcook yes we are a regular at a popular perth play centre. I think its under $10 too and parents are FREE :0) I wonder if we could get a sponsor to cover for the kids fee I wonder if we could get a sponsor to cover for the kids fee]]> http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/717354/Minti-is-based-in-Perth-Australia-meet-up-ideas--free-moolah/#717366 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/717354/Minti-is-based-in-Perth-Australia-meet-up-ideas--free-moolah/#717366 Fri, 23 May 2008 08:06:19 -0700 rachelcook speaking about SHY!!! I was mortified to go to the latest meet up, am so used to talking to everyone behind the screen lol and couldn't make it anyway, but I was still very shy thinking about it !!! http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/717354/Minti-is-based-in-Perth-Australia-meet-up-ideas--free-moolah/#717363 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/717354/Minti-is-based-in-Perth-Australia-meet-up-ideas--free-moolah/#717363 Fri, 23 May 2008 08:04:10 -0700 rachelcook hey Libby24, awesome, it looks like I will need to start tracking this all and what a great idea for a Minti party like meet up at a play gym!! my brain is hummin http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/717354/Minti-is-based-in-Perth-Australia-meet-up-ideas--free-moolah/#717361 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/717354/Minti-is-based-in-Perth-Australia-meet-up-ideas--free-moolah/#717361 Fri, 23 May 2008 08:00:48 -0700 rachelcook i agree. I had to do this, with my first. I had to do whatever worked and this article was an example of what did for me. Second time round, I am able to just breastfed and intro the bottle of breast... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8878/Breaking-the-rules-combined-feeding/#713070 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8878/Breaking-the-rules-combined-feeding/#713070 Sun, 18 May 2008 00:04:40 -0700 rachelcook Just hungry thinking of the crayfish you always catch!!!! http://www.minti.com/members/swanbournecooks/blog/707604/A-week-at-Rottnest/#708690 http://www.minti.com/members/swanbournecooks/blog/707604/A-week-at-Rottnest/#708690 Mon, 12 May 2008 14:34:50 -0700 rachelcook well done!!! A big star for your star chart - lol wait do we have one for u - lol http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/708396/Exercise-bike-and-diet-coke-update/#708524 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/708396/Exercise-bike-and-diet-coke-update/#708524 Mon, 12 May 2008 08:00:09 -0700 rachelcook Gnatt chart AWESOME!!!! haha lol am chuckling a lot http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8820/A-note-for-professional-women-thinking-or-not-thinking-of-having-children/#707252 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8820/A-note-for-professional-women-thinking-or-not-thinking-of-having-children/#707252 Sat, 10 May 2008 17:27:27 -0700 rachelcook This class is more to promote expression and communication. Codes needs a little help in two way communication and this new kindy class aims to improve this area for him ... For other little 3 yr... http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/700796/First-session-at-kindy-drama/#701342 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/700796/First-session-at-kindy-drama/#701342 Sun, 04 May 2008 01:24:43 -0700 rachelcook I think you can order online from the UK. But I am sure you can get your local toystore to order one in for you :0) http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/700775/Tike-the-no-pedal-bike/#700860 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/700775/Tike-the-no-pedal-bike/#700860 Sat, 03 May 2008 10:50:55 -0700 rachelcook its working now, it wasnt before...it this what blogging has come to...posting secrets on the web??? Did I miss something, was this blog talked about on the news??? http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/698073/Very-sad-Secret/#700857 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/698073/Very-sad-Secret/#700857 Sat, 03 May 2008 10:44:43 -0700 rachelcook this is awesome http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/699661/OMG-toooo-cute/#700809 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/699661/OMG-toooo-cute/#700809 Sat, 03 May 2008 06:22:25 -0700 rachelcook i love this photo http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/700499/Keeping-Joshua-company/#700806 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/700499/Keeping-Joshua-company/#700806 Sat, 03 May 2008 06:19:58 -0700 rachelcook thanks will try it !!!! http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/699328/Unsettled/#700803 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/699328/Unsettled/#700803 Sat, 03 May 2008 06:18:19 -0700 rachelcook thanks Arna...will try it!! http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/699328/Unsettled/#700800 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/699328/Unsettled/#700800 Sat, 03 May 2008 06:15:28 -0700 rachelcook wow I think Clay and I have seen this expression somewhere before???? lol... awesome pic and happy you guys are getting settled. http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/698103/Little-Hamish-update/#699034 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/698103/Little-Hamish-update/#699034 Thu, 01 May 2008 03:02:26 -0700 rachelcook yes thanks Arna. I hope that I am able to continue to manage his wind http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/698140/Joshua-thriving/#699030 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/698140/Joshua-thriving/#699030 Thu, 01 May 2008 02:57:09 -0700 rachelcook brauer I think it's called. I think I will go out and buy this, as I was going to but the chemist pushed for Infacol, as he wasnt in to homeopathic remedies (then why sell them???) anyway am really... http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/695553/My-huffing-and-puffing-newborn/#695587 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/695553/My-huffing-and-puffing-newborn/#695587 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:16:00 -0700 rachelcook is the poll pae working? taking forever to load... taking forever to load...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/694632/Do-you-own-a-dish-washer-yes-or-no/#694667 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/694632/Do-you-own-a-dish-washer-yes-or-no/#694667 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:57:11 -0700 rachelcook [laughing out loud] I get bursts of the "must tidy" mood...sometimes I do get grumpy about all the tidying, hubby calls me "a little prickly" when I get moody about it [very... http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/693730/tidying-the-house-phew/#693738 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/693730/tidying-the-house-phew/#693738 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 02:05:36 -0700 rachelcook am thinking it could be a form of attention manipulation - Codi does the same thing!!! http://www.minti.com/members/joeyjo/blog/675342/Arguments-are-they-healthy/#693216 http://www.minti.com/members/joeyjo/blog/675342/Arguments-are-they-healthy/#693216 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:27:27 -0700 rachelcook We still lost though :s Oh well, better luck with our kicking for goals, next time Oh well, better luck with our kicking for goals, next time]]> http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/693045/Freo-Dockers-Game-6-AMAZING/#693182 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/693045/Freo-Dockers-Game-6-AMAZING/#693182 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:58:50 -0700 rachelcook thanks all...stopped expressing after week one, only needed to express 5 times and have them in the freezer. Worked out how to help get rid of upper and lower wind. I still get the witching hour, but... http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/671787/Sore-breasts-question/#689812 http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/671787/Sore-breasts-question/#689812 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:14:29 -0700 rachelcook Great first attempt in writing. Go easy members - lol...here's some tips on writing an article here on Minti Minti's Editorial Guidelines Code of Honor Minti's Editorial Guidelines
Code of Honor]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8627/Whats-with-the-attack-on-binge-drinking-kids--teens/#685049 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8627/Whats-with-the-attack-on-binge-drinking-kids--teens/#685049 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:37:38 -0700 rachelcook What a great swing and a great view down the fareway http://www.minti.com/members/swanbournecooks/blog/684522/Back-in-business-with-Minti/#684683 http://www.minti.com/members/swanbournecooks/blog/684522/Back-in-business-with-Minti/#684683 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:40:54 -0700 rachelcook Family orientated article so its  A OK. Three months before we conceived Codi, I had to have a cone-biopsy to remove Grade 3 abnormal cells. I had been have regular pap smear every two years BUT... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8593/Tam-Pap-Protecting-yourself-from-Cervical-Cancer-from-Home-/#678652 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8593/Tam-Pap-Protecting-yourself-from-Cervical-Cancer-from-Home-/#678652 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:23:38 -0700 rachelcook howdy, no it doesnt affect rankings at all, wouldn't have been a very smart move if we did that!!!. Compliments and gifts are just a lovely way to show the Minti Love!!! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/676001/compliments/#677939 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/676001/compliments/#677939 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:51:43 -0700 rachelcook lol right back at you!!! heehee i love your avatar!!! http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/676795/hee-hee-minti-features-are-fun/#676810 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/676795/hee-hee-minti-features-are-fun/#676810 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:23:24 -0700 rachelcook thanks libby http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/670731/My-favorite-photo-of-Josh--Codes/#670846 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/670731/My-favorite-photo-of-Josh--Codes/#670846 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:34:36 -0700 rachelcook thanks Allyp http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/670668/Hello-I-have-been-back-6-days-yay/#670718 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/670668/Hello-I-have-been-back-6-days-yay/#670718 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:43:28 -0700 rachelcook Here's a great advice Minti article from a mum who went through the same thing http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6915/Baby-Constipation/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6915/Baby-Constipation/]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653372/baby-constipation/#653465 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653372/baby-constipation/#653465 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:23:51 -0700 rachelcook Here is also a search query from Minti on the topic that may help too. http://www.minti.com/search/?query=Toxoplasmosis&item_type=all http://www.minti.com/search/?query=Toxoplasmosis&item_type=all]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653384/toxoplasmosis-question/#653453 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653384/toxoplasmosis-question/#653453 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:13:53 -0700 rachelcook Fantastic news!!! COngratulations!!! For all of us Admin at Minti http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/652787/YAY-A-another-Minti-bub-Born-today/#652822 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/652787/YAY-A-another-Minti-bub-Born-today/#652822 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:30:02 -0700 rachelcook awesome!!! I love both their laughs! http://www.minti.com/groups/50107/You-Tube-Favorites/blog/647674/Laughter-is-the-best-medicine/#652796 http://www.minti.com/groups/50107/You-Tube-Favorites/blog/647674/Laughter-is-the-best-medicine/#652796 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:17:59 -0700 rachelcook you may like to extend the 1 hour before to a drink only with his meal at dinnertime and instead increase fluids for breakfast, morning tea, lunch + afternoon tea + even providing a water bottle all... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/648613/why-is-my-4-year-old-still-peeing-at-night/#648688 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/648613/why-is-my-4-year-old-still-peeing-at-night/#648688 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 21:34:06 -0700 rachelcook Wow congratulations!!!!! http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/642165/My-beautiful-son-is-engaged-Im-bursting-at-the-seams-/#642968 http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/642165/My-beautiful-son-is-engaged-Im-bursting-at-the-seams-/#642968 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:31:54 -0800 rachelcook great advice - we are about to have our second child and will use some of the ideas you suggested http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2239/Helping-Toddler-to-Understand-and-Accept-New-Baby/#626940 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2239/Helping-Toddler-to-Understand-and-Accept-New-Baby/#626940 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 01:23:14 -0800 rachelcook awesome everyone, thanks I have a lot of really helpful ideas and strategies...I am going to write some of this down and get to the shop...all this good advice I am sure will also make us be aware of... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/582506/help-i-need-some-breakfast-ideas-for-my-fussy-3-yr-old/#601996 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/582506/help-i-need-some-breakfast-ideas-for-my-fussy-3-yr-old/#601996 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:08:28 -0800 rachelcook That man needs to be charged and the key thrown away. Emmie you are an amazing survivor. Your mother also has a lot of explaining to do. I would hope that you have been able to repair all the pain... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8020/I-Survived-My-Years-Of-Abuse-My-Story-/#576884 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8020/I-Survived-My-Years-Of-Abuse-My-Story-/#576884 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 08:25:50 -0800 rachelcook This is good information. Also, to add children must NOT take honey before 12 months, as this put the child at risk of Botulism. However, I think honey is excellent, and since all the cough medicines... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8027/Honey-Study-shows-that-honey-can-help-a-childs-cough/#576875 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8027/Honey-Study-shows-that-honey-can-help-a-childs-cough/#576875 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 08:01:19 -0800 rachelcook We used to roll a large towel and place it between his mattress and slats, at the end his head was at...to create an incline for him, that wasnt too high, but enough to help his tummy upsets and also... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8029/Tips-to-Help-Ease-Reflux/#576874 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8029/Tips-to-Help-Ease-Reflux/#576874 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 07:59:36 -0800 rachelcook I know exactly how you feel. I usually make a joke of it and say, wow, I am flattered, image what I will look like in 10 years at 41!!! that will make them think a bit...I always see and have been... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/568733/how-do-i-deal-with-rude-people/#569159 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/568733/how-do-i-deal-with-rude-people/#569159 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:45:57 -0800 rachelcook I like the idea Izzy had, if you can find the school that will be his school when you move, if its not too far away, means only one change. That way he can still stay at the school for first grade... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/568772/should-we-stay-with-a-school-we-dont-love-or-put-our-son-through-another-big-change/#569153 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/568772/should-we-stay-with-a-school-we-dont-love-or-put-our-son-through-another-big-change/#569153 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:35:28 -0800 rachelcook what a great idea. I think Scooby Doo would be a great theme, since my little man can't stop asking to watch Scooby Doo!!! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7801/S-Z-of-Party-Theme-Ideas/#548369 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7801/S-Z-of-Party-Theme-Ideas/#548369 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:33:17 -0800 rachelcook I simply just went to bed as I am in the states. Any comments that get responded to that are a Breach of Code will be deleted. DA's comments had replies to her comments that were in breach. The only... http://www.minti.com/members/darkenedangel/blog/544403/PROTEST/#545944 http://www.minti.com/members/darkenedangel/blog/544403/PROTEST/#545944 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 09:45:11 -0800