http://www.minti.com/members/radicalb/activity/ Latest activity by RadicalB on Minti Copyright 2008 Minti en-uk RadicalB Now that is one comment I can certainly relate too - hooray and three cheers - well two cheers, one for the left and one for the right. http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/800040/They-Say-A-Baby-Will-Never-Suffocate-During-Breastfeeding/#801119 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/800040/They-Say-A-Baby-Will-Never-Suffocate-During-Breastfeeding/#801119 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:45:30 -0700 RadicalB I have decided to become baby number 6 - if I can just find some nappies big enough - bath towel may do the trick Oh Arna - hey - my turn. I need my nappy changing, some lunch and a big burping -... Oh Arna - hey - my turn. I need my nappy changing, some lunch and a big burping -...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/800040/They-Say-A-Baby-Will-Never-Suffocate-During-Breastfeeding/#800104 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/800040/They-Say-A-Baby-Will-Never-Suffocate-During-Breastfeeding/#800104 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:36:30 -0700 RadicalB Hi and welcome to Minti. You will find many friends here from all over the world - and I can tell you one thing - you will not feel alone. I think every mum and every dad feels the way you do -... http://www.minti.com/members/kirsty20/blog/797448/help/#797577 http://www.minti.com/members/kirsty20/blog/797448/help/#797577 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:12:38 -0700 RadicalB aw gee thanks http://www.minti.com/members/radicalb/blog/795885/First-Birthday-Baby-Review-For-The-Past-12-Months/#796087 http://www.minti.com/members/radicalb/blog/795885/First-Birthday-Baby-Review-For-The-Past-12-Months/#796087 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:10:44 -0700 RadicalB Hi - there are thousands of mums that return to work shortly after bubs is born. You really have to decide whether this is an opportunity that you can or cannot afford to lose - not just the... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/703751/career-mum/#703780 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/703751/career-mum/#703780 Tue, 06 May 2008 17:21:20 -0700 RadicalB Don't overdo the praise, as he is your son he expects it and if it is overdone it can start to sound insincere and kids can pick up on this pretty quickly. He needs a challenge. Something that is... He needs a challenge. Something that is...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/699329/self-confidence/#699813 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/699329/self-confidence/#699813 Thu, 01 May 2008 23:50:37 -0700 RadicalB There is only one brain between us - and it is sitting on you lap (check ya photo) http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/695911/stars/#695962 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/695911/stars/#695962 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:36:31 -0700 RadicalB Instead of stars = multicolored moons, one for each response - oh - ok purple then and pink and blue and green but not white :)   and pink
and blue
and green
but not white
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 ]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/695911/stars/#695959 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/695911/stars/#695959 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:34:05 -0700 RadicalB Woohoo - no more bickering over stars - I love it - not that I ever bothered with the stars. Does it look naked - yup - but it looks good. Perhaps they could put something like "Response Number... Perhaps they could put something like "Response Number...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/695911/stars/#695956 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/695911/stars/#695956 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:32:14 -0700 RadicalB Bheaviour like this is not natural, it is a learnt behaviour. You need to determine where he learnt this and, if it has been from videos or tv, encourage the parents to take steps to reverse... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/695849/child-sexual-behaviour/#695954 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/695849/child-sexual-behaviour/#695954 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:29:49 -0700 RadicalB I would not be overly concerned. Children's legs don't actually start to straighten out properly until around 30 months (2 1/2). As toddler's they don't actually have knee caps until much older and... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/695460/bent-shins/#695472 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/695460/bent-shins/#695472 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:42:56 -0700 RadicalB First, the pay as a payroll officer is not that great - for smaller businesses you would work across all bookkeeping areas particularly with MYOB. I don't know what a phlebotomist earns but a payroll... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/693011/work-question/#693044 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/693011/work-question/#693044 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:19:49 -0700 RadicalB Right up my alley as I used to work for an employment agency and used to teach MYOB. First, payroll is hard to get into. Where they used to hire 3 or 4 people to do the job, they now only hire one... First, payroll is hard to get into. Where they used to hire 3 or 4 people to do the job, they now only hire one...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/693011/work-question/#693022 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/693011/work-question/#693022 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:53:24 -0700 RadicalB Like all things in life - one rule doesn't fit all and there will always be exceptions to the rule. It also depends on what age the child was introduced to these foods. Current research suggests... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8712/How-To-Prevent-Your-Child-From-Developing-A-Peanut-Allergy/#692717 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8712/How-To-Prevent-Your-Child-From-Developing-A-Peanut-Allergy/#692717 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:27:41 -0700 RadicalB It is so true - our grand parents hardly knew what an allergy was - allergies together with type 2 diabetes are said to be the diseases of the 21st century - I wonder where we are taking our children... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8712/How-To-Prevent-Your-Child-From-Developing-A-Peanut-Allergy/#692439 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8712/How-To-Prevent-Your-Child-From-Developing-A-Peanut-Allergy/#692439 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:57:05 -0700 RadicalB The current research is showing that if parents wait until the child is 3 or 4, it is too late to develop a tolerance. I agree there must be a trigger point where the child is too young. Current... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8712/How-To-Prevent-Your-Child-From-Developing-A-Peanut-Allergy/#692433 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8712/How-To-Prevent-Your-Child-From-Developing-A-Peanut-Allergy/#692433 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:54:02 -0700 RadicalB This has become an I told you so issue for me and I feel some what vindicated with the results of the latest research. For many years doctors and other health professionals have warned pregnant... For many years doctors and other health professionals have warned pregnant...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8712/How-To-Prevent-Your-Child-From-Developing-A-Peanut-Allergy/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8712/How-To-Prevent-Your-Child-From-Developing-A-Peanut-Allergy/ Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:24:28 -0700 RadicalB oh - and princess mummy - congrats - you deserve it XXXXX XXXXX]]> http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/691877/Im-Featured-Member-25-How-Did-That-Happen/#692094 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/691877/Im-Featured-Member-25-How-Did-That-Happen/#692094 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:11:33 -0700 RadicalB I thought I would send her the links to my sites to get her back  = no such luck - she is one Minti girl - mind you -  she has got me into it now and I am a real stirrer - so perhaps if I... http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/691877/Im-Featured-Member-25-How-Did-That-Happen/#692093 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/691877/Im-Featured-Member-25-How-Did-That-Happen/#692093 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:10:23 -0700 RadicalB And I want to get crueler - hey kids - I shrunk ya mum http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/684285/Im-Going-To-Be-Cruel-Here/#686871 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/684285/Im-Going-To-Be-Cruel-Here/#686871 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:28:06 -0700 RadicalB I would like to say she will grow out of it but she seems pretty entrenched into the habit. You could try the lolly on a stick (hate to say to use lollies - but they kinda get smaller the more you... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/685616/7-year-old-who-still-has-a-dummy/#685784 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/685616/7-year-old-who-still-has-a-dummy/#685784 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:44:43 -0700 RadicalB I WANT MY HAIR BACK =  you can keep the photos - BUT I WANT MY HAIR BACK http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/684285/Im-Going-To-Be-Cruel-Here/#684290 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/684285/Im-Going-To-Be-Cruel-Here/#684290 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:57:16 -0700 RadicalB They say the terrible two's are bad but really the first two or three years of school are the worst - they learn independence, they also learn - everything - so they know it all and want to prove... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/682149/a-battle-of-wills/#682274 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/682149/a-battle-of-wills/#682274 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:39:55 -0700 RadicalB A bouncing bulging belly fight - I gota see that - I reckon we could make millions if we film it and put it on yourtube - bring it onnnn http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/675421/Ok-Its-Official-Im-Addicted/#676219 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/675421/Ok-Its-Official-Im-Addicted/#676219 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:55:06 -0700 RadicalB As your baby moves from crawler to toddler they start to experience the joy of independence. This is independence can be harnessed in many learning experiences including potty training. You have a...
You have a...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8578/Your-Toddler-And-Potty-Training/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8578/Your-Toddler-And-Potty-Training/ Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:14:15 -0700 RadicalB Hi - I am Arna's BETTER half but don't let her know. You are between a rock and a hard place at present as you are both working full time - your hours are 24 per day - he sees his role as being more... http://www.minti.com/members/ren119/blog/674964/Losing-myself/#675320 http://www.minti.com/members/ren119/blog/674964/Losing-myself/#675320 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:34:44 -0700 RadicalB I just knew our little ones were not the only kids to learn taaa first  - ta - ta - ta tata http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8564/Teaching-Your-Toddler-Manners/#674645 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8564/Teaching-Your-Toddler-Manners/#674645 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:55:49 -0700 RadicalB Being a Toddler is so tough. You have just learned how to walk and now your trying to learn how to talk. As you start to pick up the language, your mom and dad start trying to introduce their version... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8564/Teaching-Your-Toddler-Manners/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8564/Teaching-Your-Toddler-Manners/ Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:40:37 -0700 RadicalB I would like to take a slightly different view to everyone else. What can create a bigger problem is if you overdo the 'good boy' routine. If the parents are constantly using the bad boy approach... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/673207/how-do-i-convince-this-child-he-is-not-bad/#673619 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/673207/how-do-i-convince-this-child-he-is-not-bad/#673619 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:57:56 -0700 RadicalB This article is a reprint from my site - Just 4 Families Have you ever found your child suddenly crying out in the night. Perhaps even screaming.  You go to them and find that either they are... Have you ever found your child suddenly crying out in the night. Perhaps even screaming.  You go to them and find that either they are...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8557/How-To-Handle-The-Midnight-Terrors/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8557/How-To-Handle-The-Midnight-Terrors/ Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:21:35 -0700 RadicalB It's a fact of life, toddlers will misbehave. It goes with the territory. The question is, are they being mischievous or are they being willful? As a parent of the hardest things to cope with is not... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8550/How-To-Discipline-Toddlers/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8550/How-To-Discipline-Toddlers/ Sun, 06 Apr 2008 08:35:37 -0700 RadicalB great to see a good outcome - I hope the playgroup works well for you http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/669709/feeling-isolated/#670275 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/669709/feeling-isolated/#670275 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 05:31:56 -0700 RadicalB Hi and welcome to Minti - you have come to the right place Adelaide is a great place and fairly large. There are a quite a few play groups around - if you do a search on Playgroup Australia - they... Adelaide is a great place and fairly large. There are a quite a few play groups around - if you do a search on Playgroup Australia - they...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/669709/feeling-isolated/#669757 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/669709/feeling-isolated/#669757 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:55:18 -0700 RadicalB There are two separate issues here. First, you haven't said what you mean by experimenting - if it is just looking and touching, it is fairly normal. Kids seem to go through a stage of you show me... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/669603/is-it-normal-for-my-10-year-old-to-experiment-with-sex/#669754 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/669603/is-it-normal-for-my-10-year-old-to-experiment-with-sex/#669754 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:51:10 -0700 RadicalB As a father with four girls your question disturbs me on many fronts. First, someone you obviously care about has lost your trust - my first thought was - is this the only issue. My second thought is... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/663929/please-help/#663995 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/663929/please-help/#663995 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:06:13 -0700 RadicalB Certainly stirred things up a bit - I love a bit of stir - I just need to get a hold of little miss piggy I think - what a neat little device thanks for all the comments and the conversations thanks for all the comments and the conversations]]> http://www.minti.com/members/radicalb/blog/660227/What-Is-Wrong-With-Our-Society/#663980 http://www.minti.com/members/radicalb/blog/660227/What-Is-Wrong-With-Our-Society/#663980 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:52:03 -0700 RadicalB Much of what you say is true - however I still feel that society has changed and changed for the poorer. When I was growing up we knew all of our neighbours in the street - we were a micro community.... http://www.minti.com/members/radicalb/blog/660227/What-Is-Wrong-With-Our-Society/#663314 http://www.minti.com/members/radicalb/blog/660227/What-Is-Wrong-With-Our-Society/#663314 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:55:31 -0700 RadicalB Depression in adolescents has become one of the primary causes for concern in adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18. If depression where a contagious virus it would almost be classified as an... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8503/Depression-in-Adolescents/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8503/Depression-in-Adolescents/ Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:18:26 -0700 RadicalB Formula is formula - In Australia they all have to pass tests before they can go on sale so they all meet minimum dietary requirements. I have always preferred the Nurture brand, probably just habit,... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/662160/formula/#662405 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/662160/formula/#662405 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:07:43 -0700 RadicalB Simple answer - of course he should - shift work is no excuse - work 8 hours - sleep 8 hours - play 8 hours - bet he doesn't use that excuse when it comes to making more  http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/659536/should-he/#659565 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/659536/should-he/#659565 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 03:30:07 -0700 RadicalB Despite my better half's respose (Arna) - I don't have a lot to add to what has already been said. Without seeing the Family Courst order for your custody it is hard to know. If you have full... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/659494/single-dad/#659555 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/659494/single-dad/#659555 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 03:25:50 -0700 RadicalB I have placed a link to an article I wrote on this topic. She is entering no-mans land - or is no-womans land in this case - standby - you are entering the most difficult stage of a child's life -... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/658487/too-big-for-her-boots/#658839 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/658487/too-big-for-her-boots/#658839 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 05:38:08 -0700 RadicalB Ah you are such a sweetie - I just love your questions - finally get a chance to answer one - its called old age - as you get older your hair starts to fall out - just joking - I know your still a... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/657855/hair-falling-out/#657865 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/657855/hair-falling-out/#657865 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 06:38:47 -0700 RadicalB Hi - this is actually a very difficult problem to deal with as it is entrenched within her personality - and personality traits can be difficult to deal with. A counsellor may help. Group sessions... A counsellor may help. Group sessions...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/657430/what-do-i-do-about-my-partner/#657485 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/657430/what-do-i-do-about-my-partner/#657485 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:00:01 -0700 RadicalB Panic attacks are generally best dealt with by professionals. Your local GP is a good first port of call. As to other help, it depends on which country you live in. In Australia are there are... In Australia are there are...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/656691/panic-attacks/#656796 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/656691/panic-attacks/#656796 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 04:41:42 -0700 RadicalB I am sure you have heard of baby blues and post natal depression (or more corectly - post partum depression). Baby blues don't just occur after birth. They also occur during pregnancy as well. It... Baby blues don't just occur after birth. They also occur during pregnancy as well. It...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/656222/pregnancy-crying-jags/#656229 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/656222/pregnancy-crying-jags/#656229 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:10:33 -0700 RadicalB Having endured a long labor and perhaps a difficult delivery, maybe even a c-section you will feel totally exhausted. You will most likely feel an uncontrollable urge to close your eyes and sleep. If... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8456/Dealing-with-those-baby-blues/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8456/Dealing-with-those-baby-blues/ Mon, 17 Mar 2008 06:46:20 -0700 RadicalB I am generally a casual passerby here - very casual and always passing bye - I am not sure what has lead to your comments. I tend to agree with some of what you have written. I know that in a lot of... I tend to agree with some of what you have written. I know that in a lot of...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/652906/this-isnt-parenting-but-needs-to-be-read/#652916 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/652906/this-isnt-parenting-but-needs-to-be-read/#652916 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:22:45 -0700 RadicalB Hmm - sorry to sorta disagree with some of the advice. You do need to respect the wishes of your friend - but it is a two way street - he also needs to respect your wishes. If you are stressing then... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/649797/dna-q-sorta/#649853 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/649797/dna-q-sorta/#649853 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 03:58:00 -0700 RadicalB You have already said it - just repeat your words here - but to him - you know - he may just feel the same and if you can sit down and discuss it, discuss everything Once you start talking every... Once you start talking every...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/647042/trying-again/#647427 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/647042/trying-again/#647427 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:30:53 -0800 RadicalB Sounds rather odd. How can a baby be an adult. I will accept that many adults are babies - or at least act like one, I just don't know many babies that act like adults. Actually, that is not quite...
Actually, that is not quite...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8408/Babies-Can-Be-Adults--Solve-the-tantrums-before-they-start/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8408/Babies-Can-Be-Adults--Solve-the-tantrums-before-they-start/ Thu, 06 Mar 2008 22:33:23 -0800 RadicalB   The preteen years – ten to thirteen. Your youngsters are about to leave childhood behind and adulthood is rapidly approaching. What they forget is that need to traverse those in between... The preteen years – ten to thirteen. Your youngsters are about to leave childhood behind and adulthood is rapidly approaching. What they forget is that need to traverse those in between...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8380/No-Longer-Child-Not-Yet-Adult-The-Tortuous-Preteen/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8380/No-Longer-Child-Not-Yet-Adult-The-Tortuous-Preteen/ Sun, 02 Mar 2008 23:44:00 -0800 RadicalB here is a link with pctures to check out: hand foot and mouth hand foot and mouth]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/637741/hand-foot-and-mouth-disease/#638098 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/637741/hand-foot-and-mouth-disease/#638098 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:01:20 -0800 RadicalB Millions of teenagers throughout the world intentionally and repeatedly bruise, cut, burn, mark, scratch or mutilate different parts of their own bodies. Since the wounds inflicted are not intended... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8348/Dealing-With-Teens-That-Self-Harm/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8348/Dealing-With-Teens-That-Self-Harm/ Fri, 29 Feb 2008 04:46:18 -0800 RadicalB Hi Little ones often like the security of a cot. If you want to perservere with a bed I would suggest buying the special side rails for single beds. They act a little like the sides of a cot yet... Little ones often like the security of a cot. If you want to perservere with a bed I would suggest buying the special side rails for single beds. They act a little like the sides of a cot yet...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/636459/big-bed-help/#636517 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/636459/big-bed-help/#636517 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 04:41:33 -0800 RadicalB hey - good luck and stay in touch and let us know if you have any other difficulties - we are all here to help each other, even if it is in small ways, but believe it or not just sitting down and... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/633218/feeling-lost-unloved-and-scared/#634393 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/633218/feeling-lost-unloved-and-scared/#634393 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:19:48 -0800 RadicalB Hi The advice already given re sleep is important - if you are running on sleep deprived mode then any decisions you make are going to made in a non rational way so do every thing possible to... The advice already given re sleep is important - if you are running on sleep deprived mode then any decisions you make are going to made in a non rational way so do every thing possible to...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/633218/feeling-lost-unloved-and-scared/#634357 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/633218/feeling-lost-unloved-and-scared/#634357 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:15:25 -0800 RadicalB The sounds of a baby crying when in distress (hungry, dirty nappy etc) is one of the top stressors - they also say that a wedding is one of the top stressors Stress is the leading cause of high... Stress is the leading cause of high...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/632683/can-the-stress-of-rasing-kids-cause-a-heart-attack-and-how-do-most-parents-try-to-lower-their-cholestrol/#632957 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/632683/can-the-stress-of-rasing-kids-cause-a-heart-attack-and-how-do-most-parents-try-to-lower-their-cholestrol/#632957 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:14:00 -0800 RadicalB Having left working as a job placement officer around 12 months ago I think I am still in the fold when it comes to employment. I am also looking for work at home income so I know where they are... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/631605/stay-at-home-work/#631639 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/631605/stay-at-home-work/#631639 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:33:13 -0800 RadicalB I may be wrong but I sense a lack of male close involvement or role modeling for him. I forgot to check where you are, but if you are in Oz I would perhaps look to get into cadets if their is one... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/628308/mum-at-a-loss/#628455 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/628308/mum-at-a-loss/#628455 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:27:52 -0800 RadicalB If you don't mind, I am going through my second teen stage.  http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/628308/mum-at-a-loss/#628439 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/628308/mum-at-a-loss/#628439 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:15:02 -0800 RadicalB There are number of issues here - some you can deal with - others require more specialist help. You do need professional help for her cutting if it gets out of hand. For now it may be a resenting of... You do need professional help for her cutting if it gets out of hand. For now it may be a resenting of...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/627177/12-year-old-daughter-dating-girlfriend-and-self-abuse-help/#627500 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/627177/12-year-old-daughter-dating-girlfriend-and-self-abuse-help/#627500 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:25:04 -0800 RadicalB I think somehow we are arguing the same point but from different directions. I totally agree that breast is best and fresh is best and that the premium milk is fresh breast (sounds good coming from a... http://www.minti.com/members/radicalb/blog/625917/A-New-Mums-Dilemma-Formula-A-or-Formula-B/#627065 http://www.minti.com/members/radicalb/blog/625917/A-New-Mums-Dilemma-Formula-A-or-Formula-B/#627065 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 04:25:38 -0800 RadicalB First - you may disagree with me all you like - in fact I encourage it. Secondly - I think the point being made is that often breast milk is not being treated as a premium product. It's free - take... Secondly - I think the point being made is that often breast milk is not being treated as a premium product. It's free - take...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/radicalb/blog/625917/A-New-Mums-Dilemma-Formula-A-or-Formula-B/#626423 http://www.minti.com/members/radicalb/blog/625917/A-New-Mums-Dilemma-Formula-A-or-Formula-B/#626423 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 07:33:34 -0800 RadicalB This may not help - in fact you may not like what I have to say. I think so long as you can be sure your son keeps his feet on the ground and stays sensible and away from the drug/alcohol scene, let... I think so long as you can be sure your son keeps his feet on the ground and stays sensible and away from the drug/alcohol scene, let...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/625295/my-teenager-is-dating-someone-not-good-for-him-again/#625300 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/625295/my-teenager-is-dating-someone-not-good-for-him-again/#625300 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 06:54:54 -0800 RadicalB Two suggestions - first - place the high chair so it is 'seated' at the table like everyone else. But also check out the legs just above the knees. They often get wedged a little between the table... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/622849/high-chair-help/#623631 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/622849/high-chair-help/#623631 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:49:52 -0800 RadicalB Can you imagine Michale Jackson and Britanny Spears as parents. The poor kids would be so twisted - I dont want to think about it - as for driving with a kid on their lap - wouldn't happen - MJ... The poor kids would be so twisted - I dont want to think about it - as for driving with a kid on their lap - wouldn't happen - MJ...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/monyq83/blog/618380/I-just-had-an-idea-for-Britney-Spears/#621614 http://www.minti.com/members/monyq83/blog/618380/I-just-had-an-idea-for-Britney-Spears/#621614 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 04:47:10 -0800 RadicalB drive her to sanity - nah - drive her totally insane. Mind you, do you think she would understand anything you said about parenting?    ]]> http://www.minti.com/members/monyq83/blog/618380/I-just-had-an-idea-for-Britney-Spears/#621613 http://www.minti.com/members/monyq83/blog/618380/I-just-had-an-idea-for-Britney-Spears/#621613 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 04:44:19 -0800 RadicalB What you are talking about is a real personal issue. You have to do what feels best for yourself. You need to respect the wishes of others but ultimately it is your decision and in a situation like... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/621605/a-question-of-morals/#621612 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/621605/a-question-of-morals/#621612 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 04:42:43 -0800 RadicalB I am in the process of researching it http://www.minti.com/members/radicalb/blog/621374/Help-Find-Missing-Children-and-Runnaway-Teens/#621608 http://www.minti.com/members/radicalb/blog/621374/Help-Find-Missing-Children-and-Runnaway-Teens/#621608 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 04:33:01 -0800 RadicalB hi angie - thanks for your vote and everyone else as well - I am edging closer again - another 18 votes and I have him - I was in front but somehow he got 80 votes in like one hour - if he can - so... http://www.minti.com/members/radicalb/blog/613749/Blog-World-Cup-Quarter-Finals/#615913 http://www.minti.com/members/radicalb/blog/613749/Blog-World-Cup-Quarter-Finals/#615913 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:01:13 -0800 RadicalB ok - before ya jump down my throat - I know I am a bloke and we are built a little different (hooray for the differences) - having played a bit of footie in my youth (well lots actually) there is one... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/614104/bad-pelvic-line-pain/#614138 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/614104/bad-pelvic-line-pain/#614138 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:32:30 -0800 RadicalB Hah - at this age they are food orietated - everything goes in the mouth and they have a great memory for knowing where the food is - bin, fridge, cupboard. I have an eight month old and 20 month old... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/612312/more-food/#612397 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/612312/more-food/#612397 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:12:12 -0800 RadicalB I wrote a post a couple of months ago - I think it is still on my blog site - but it describes how to get a child to go to sleep using a replacement for mum and dad. I take it your little one is a... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/610136/sleep/#610282 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/610136/sleep/#610282 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:48:42 -0800 RadicalB I get the feeling you may be on the insomniac merry go round. The more you think about not being able to go to sleep the harder it is to go to sleep. Part of the problem may be physical - the major... Part of the problem may be physical - the major...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/608821/sleeping-issues/#609016 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/608821/sleeping-issues/#609016 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 18:46:38 -0800 RadicalB You are all so kind giving me a vote - I forgot my post would drift across to Minti - Thanks everyone - I was wondering why I suddenly jumped ahead. :)   :)
 ]]> http://www.minti.com/members/radicalb/blog/608055/How-about-giving-my-site-a-vote/#608446 http://www.minti.com/members/radicalb/blog/608055/How-about-giving-my-site-a-vote/#608446 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 22:54:17 -0800 RadicalB BTW mumma - can ya visit my blog and vote 4 me pls http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/605271/First-Day-I-Have-Felt-Human/#608353 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/605271/First-Day-I-Have-Felt-Human/#608353 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 20:11:09 -0800 RadicalB Cravings - not yet - just foooooood at 1am, 2 am, 3 am http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/605271/First-Day-I-Have-Felt-Human/#608352 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/605271/First-Day-I-Have-Felt-Human/#608352 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 20:10:10 -0800 RadicalB Shopping - who said she could go shopping???  http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/605271/First-Day-I-Have-Felt-Human/#607231 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/605271/First-Day-I-Have-Felt-Human/#607231 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 05:01:35 -0800 RadicalB hmmm - pity I wasn't the human she felt - :( http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/605271/First-Day-I-Have-Felt-Human/#606209 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/605271/First-Day-I-Have-Felt-Human/#606209 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:16:40 -0800 RadicalB Most kids hate homework and if the homework is not challenging then there seems (to the child) no purpose to it. The trick is to find a purpose. The easiest way to get it done is to just sit down...
The easiest way to get it done is to just sit down...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/604776/third-grader-cant-get-homework-done/#604828 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/604776/third-grader-cant-get-homework-done/#604828 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:13:17 -0800 RadicalB The previous answer summed it up perfectly but I would add one other thing which I think most females could relate to. The hormonal changes to occur as in the previous answer and that change makes...
The hormonal changes to occur as in the previous answer and that change makes...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/603372/boys-nipples/#603633 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/603372/boys-nipples/#603633 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 03:47:45 -0800 RadicalB I dunno mums, the look on that kids face says 'don't you dare' http://www.minti.com/members/radicalb/blog/599738/How-many-mums-would-tell-dad/#600887 http://www.minti.com/members/radicalb/blog/599738/How-many-mums-would-tell-dad/#600887 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:03:11 -0800 RadicalB wet t shirt http://www.minti.com/members/radicalb/photos/43942/wet t shirt http://www.minti.com/members/radicalb/photos/43942/wet t shirt Wed, 09 Jan 2008 03:24:03 -0800 RadicalB It is hard to say no but the reality is, if you don't start now by the age of 4 or 5 you will really have problems. We have to set certain boundaries and certain rules and we have to stick by... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/598356/how/#598497 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/598356/how/#598497 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:47:44 -0800 RadicalB Fresh is often best. You don't say old the baby is. For youngster under 12 months it is always difficult as what one child can handle another cannot. Sliced fruit and vegetables. Toast cut into...
Sliced fruit and vegetables. Toast cut into...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/595191/finger-food-questions/#595418 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/595191/finger-food-questions/#595418 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:48:12 -0800 RadicalB It seems that as mum is pre-occupied you have become the surrogate mum/friend. Be careful you don't spoil that. If she does get in over her head she will need you there for her. At present ...
At present ...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/593117/would-you-tell-her-mother/#593564 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/593117/would-you-tell-her-mother/#593564 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 02:21:44 -0800 RadicalB Number one - TALK TO THE BANK - sorry to shout - but if they don't know they cannot help - and they hate mortgage sales as much as you do. Number two - how much equity do you have in the house....
Number two - how much equity do you have in the house....]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/591748/ok-i-no-its-not-parenting-but-i-am-hopeing-someone-can-help-i-need-help/#591879 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/591748/ok-i-no-its-not-parenting-but-i-am-hopeing-someone-can-help-i-need-help/#591879 Sat, 29 Dec 2007 04:13:06 -0800 RadicalB I cannot offer much in the way of empathy - I am a him not her - but I can offer you a male perspective. First, talk is good - but only if you are comfortable doing it - often the best time is in...
First, talk is good - but only if you are comfortable doing it - often the best time is in...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/590509/question-for-mummy-and-daddy-eyes-only/#590671 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/590509/question-for-mummy-and-daddy-eyes-only/#590671 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 06:15:08 -0800 RadicalB Now lets see = what makes you green again - bacon n eggs - nope - how about stewed lamb brains on toast - or raw liver - or an omelet full of cheese n mushrooms hmm - I wonder if that will reduce...
hmm - I wonder if that will reduce...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/radicalb/blog/589932/Christmas/#590669 http://www.minti.com/members/radicalb/blog/589932/Christmas/#590669 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 06:00:28 -0800 RadicalB Another thought = and I know this sounds weird but the logic is there - get half a dozen hot (yes hot) water bottles - half fill them with water and freeze them. Half an hour or so before you lay...
Half an hour or so before you lay...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/590127/what-can-i-do-/#590157 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/590127/what-can-i-do-/#590157 Wed, 26 Dec 2007 05:26:44 -0800 RadicalB Hi - I certainly emphathize with you. We have four under five - two under two and when one starts the others follow suit. Heat is always a big problem. While we dont get 40's - we get low thirties... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/590127/what-can-i-do-/#590156 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/590127/what-can-i-do-/#590156 Wed, 26 Dec 2007 05:09:18 -0800 RadicalB If you are in Australia then don't forget Oztion.com - Australian eBay alternative - their prices are often much cheaper and the company is much easier to deal with than ebay if there are... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/588625/online-clothes-shopping/#589936 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/588625/online-clothes-shopping/#589936 Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:06:21 -0800 RadicalB You need to stick to the specialists with perhaps a visit to an infant dietician. You could also try using a special feed bottle - it is for thin foods like rice cereal - they just suck/drink rather... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/589175/15-month-toddler-cant-eat-solid-foods/#589935 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/589175/15-month-toddler-cant-eat-solid-foods/#589935 Tue, 25 Dec 2007 15:58:19 -0800 RadicalB I would get a letter from your doctor then head of to your local member of parliament, hopefully he is in the opposition coz they love to stir things up. I would also get an AVO. The police have to... http://www.minti.com/members/jmrmumstheword/blog/586898/i-swear-i-hate-my-neighbours-/#587081 http://www.minti.com/members/jmrmumstheword/blog/586898/i-swear-i-hate-my-neighbours-/#587081 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 06:46:50 -0800 RadicalB Psychologists are counselors but counselors do not have to be psychologists. A bit like a surgeon can be a doctor but a doctor does not have to be a surgeon. The cost is different and...
The cost is different and...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/585722/councelling-vs-psychologist/#585822 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/585722/councelling-vs-psychologist/#585822 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:27:52 -0800 RadicalB I forgot to mention - if you want to create a blog there many options out there for free blogs - places like blogger.com and wordpress.com are two that I know of. If you need any help in getting a...
If you need any help in getting a...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/585101/harrassment-from-the-department-of-human-resources/#585282 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/585101/harrassment-from-the-department-of-human-resources/#585282 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 06:45:44 -0800 RadicalB Hi Yours is a really tough situation and you are really damned if you do and damned if you don't. There are several issues you need to think about. First - she is bi-polar - that can make her... Yours is a really tough situation and you are really damned if you do and damned if you don't. There are several issues you need to think about. First - she is bi-polar - that can make her...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/585101/harrassment-from-the-department-of-human-resources/#585279 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/585101/harrassment-from-the-department-of-human-resources/#585279 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 06:43:05 -0800 RadicalB I am afraid it is a little bit of everything. I feel the terrible two's are a result of that period from 18 months to 24 months where things start to change for them. They become more vocal and want... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/585193/rebeliousness-linked-to-teething/#585271 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/585193/rebeliousness-linked-to-teething/#585271 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 06:30:43 -0800 RadicalB Having dabbled a little (well a lot) in psychology I have to agree with most of what was said by the previous writer. The bottom line is that there is nothing you can do about this behavior - he...
The bottom line is that there is nothing you can do about this behavior - he...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/585229/please-help-little-concerned-about-fathers-behaviour/#585260 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/585229/please-help-little-concerned-about-fathers-behaviour/#585260 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 06:18:42 -0800