http://www.minti.com/members/rejen/comments/ Latest comments by Rejen on Minti Copyright 2008 Minti en-uk Rejen I agree. Natasha takes only minutes to make the house a mess and she loves it. She also loves pack away time (this is so fun it's a game) and I've caught her imitating me with the vacuum cleaner. She... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5013/Let-kids-be-kids-and-leave-the-housework-til-later/#425315 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5013/Let-kids-be-kids-and-leave-the-housework-til-later/#425315 Sun, 24 Jun 2007 04:18:06 -0700 Rejen I agree - great advice. I have suffered from Depression for years  and I think that is part of the reason my partner cheated on me and left. I just couldn't cope and it took a while to get under... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6363/depression/#416796 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6363/depression/#416796 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 04:26:43 -0700 Rejen Hi from NSW, We are coming to the Sunshine Coast in a few months. It's great you are studying education it's very worthwhile. My Dad was a music teacher. I have a degree in Applied Science that I... We are coming to the Sunshine Coast in a few months. It's great you are studying education it's very worthwhile. My Dad was a music teacher. I have a degree in Applied Science that I...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/514/Introduce-Yourself-Here/blog/118102/#416015 http://www.minti.com/groups/514/Introduce-Yourself-Here/blog/118102/#416015 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 06:27:30 -0700 Rejen Hi Jo, Nice to meet a fellow nature lover. My daughter and I live on the Central Coast in NSW (just North of Sydney). I just joined not long ago and really enjoy this site. C U around! Rejen Nice to meet a fellow nature lover. My daughter and I live on the Central Coast in NSW (just North of Sydney). I just joined not long ago and really enjoy this site. C U around!
Rejen]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/514/Introduce-Yourself-Here/blog/117813/#416006 http://www.minti.com/groups/514/Introduce-Yourself-Here/blog/117813/#416006 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 06:18:55 -0700 Rejen Hi Olanda, Good to meet you, I am moving to the Sunshine Coast in a couple of months with my 19 month old daughter Natasha. My parents are moving up there too and I have a friend who lives in Gympie... Good to meet you, I am moving to the Sunshine Coast in a couple of months with my 19 month old daughter Natasha. My parents are moving up there too and I have a friend who lives in Gympie...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/514/Introduce-Yourself-Here/blog/117270/#415991 http://www.minti.com/groups/514/Introduce-Yourself-Here/blog/117270/#415991 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 06:10:28 -0700 Rejen Great Advice, I do agree with you and was shocked to realise that I have become really negative in a few aspects of my life. I am working on that now. I have lost many friends myself over the years... I do agree with you and was shocked to realise that I have become really negative in a few aspects of my life. I am working on that now. I have lost many friends myself over the years...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5446/Negativity-breeds-NegativityCheck-out-your-friendships/#415924 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5446/Negativity-breeds-NegativityCheck-out-your-friendships/#415924 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 05:41:47 -0700 Rejen My friend's daughter was about 4 when she started giggling and pointing above her Mum's head. She asked what Sammy was pointing at and she giggled and said "the fairies are dancing around your... http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/414458/#415890 http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/414458/#415890 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 05:27:42 -0700 Rejen You poor thing. I suffer from Depression and Anxiety and when I was pregnant was in a really bad relationship. I got hassled because of morning sickness (every day and night) which just made me sick... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/415742/feeling-really-really-depressed/#415864 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/415742/feeling-really-really-depressed/#415864 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 05:07:39 -0700 Rejen HI, I think you are so right. My daughter is only 19 months old yet she is so sweet. If someone is upset I don't send them away so as not to distress Tasha. I invite them in and give them a big hug... I think you are so right. My daughter is only 19 months old yet she is so sweet. If someone is upset I don't send them away so as not to distress Tasha. I invite them in and give them a big hug...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4976/The-Cost-of-Being-Kind/#412500 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4976/The-Cost-of-Being-Kind/#412500 Sat, 09 Jun 2007 21:56:37 -0700 Rejen Thanks Donna, This advice was very wise and helped heaps. It's really nice to know there is some support out there. That in itself reduces my resentment towards him. I will turn negative thoughts to... This advice was very wise and helped heaps. It's really nice to know there is some support out there. That in itself reduces my resentment towards him. I will turn negative thoughts to...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/407972/#411830 http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/407972/#411830 Sat, 09 Jun 2007 03:10:36 -0700 Rejen Just scrolling through and thought I'd share my way of cleansing crystals (not easy for everyone)... I find an area of comparative wilderness and solitude. I call on the elements of nature,... I find an area of comparative wilderness and solitude. I call on the elements of nature,...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/111726/#409664 http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/111726/#409664 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 03:36:08 -0700 Rejen Do we have to choose a Goddess? I believe I am Goddess in my own right as part of the feminine energy that makes up the Goddess. I believe I can call on different aspects of this energy through means... http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/112204/#409654 http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/112204/#409654 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 03:29:18 -0700 Rejen Wow, Does she really want it gone?  I had a similar experience when I lived in Brisbane. The spirit made itself known to the guys I lived with when they first moved in then went away. When I... Does she really want it gone?  I had a similar experience when I lived in Brisbane. The spirit made itself known to the guys I lived with when they first moved in then went away. When I...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/111671/#409640 http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/111671/#409640 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 03:21:32 -0700 Rejen Fantastic! Someone that shares my understanding of the universe! I agree wholeheartedly. Just wondering how you found your way to your beliefs? I was raised by two Christian loving parents but found... http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/111496/#409556 http://www.minti.com/groups/195/New-Age-Parents/blog/111496/#409556 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 01:22:56 -0700 Rejen Thank You! My daughter went to the doctor with me on Mon. where I reported my bronchitis and asthma and worries she was getting it. The doctor didn't even check her. He said the only reason I'm sick... My daughter went to the doctor with me on Mon. where I reported my bronchitis and asthma and worries she was getting it. The doctor didn't even check her. He said the only reason I'm sick...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6224/That-just-a-virusIt-could-be-croup/#409525 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6224/That-just-a-virusIt-could-be-croup/#409525 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:47:35 -0700 Rejen Sorry - I was 31 when I had my daughter but there are usually young Mums support groups available and I have no doubt you will be a great Mum. Asking for help is one of the hardest things for a Mum... http://www.minti.com/groups/36899/1-to-2-Yrs/blog/262841/#409380 http://www.minti.com/groups/36899/1-to-2-Yrs/blog/262841/#409380 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 21:44:51 -0700 Rejen What did the doctor say, was he lacking minerals? I'm really curious because animals will do the same thing, cows and other animals will lick rocks to get the minerals they need. This is fascinating.... http://www.minti.com/groups/36899/1-to-2-Yrs/blog/262822/#409377 http://www.minti.com/groups/36899/1-to-2-Yrs/blog/262822/#409377 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 21:39:18 -0700 Rejen I think this is a great routine for your baby (not knowing your baby). My daughter made me wonder the same thing at around 13 months, I eventually worked out through trial and error that she still... http://www.minti.com/groups/36899/1-to-2-Yrs/blog/262839/#409376 http://www.minti.com/groups/36899/1-to-2-Yrs/blog/262839/#409376 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 21:33:14 -0700 Rejen Sorry to disagree with Elizabeth but we were advised by Woy Woy Early Childhood nurses to stop the night feeds. The reason was likened to conditioning yourself that if you wake up and cry , someone... http://www.minti.com/groups/36899/1-to-2-Yrs/blog/262815/#409348 http://www.minti.com/groups/36899/1-to-2-Yrs/blog/262815/#409348 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 21:12:13 -0700 Rejen Sorry to disagree with Elizabeth but we were advised by Woy Woy Early Childhood nurses to stop the night feeds. The reason was likened to conditioning yourself that if you wake up and cry , someone... http://www.minti.com/groups/36899/1-to-2-Yrs/blog/262815/#409347 http://www.minti.com/groups/36899/1-to-2-Yrs/blog/262815/#409347 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 21:12:12 -0700 Rejen My daughter loves all animals especially birds http://www.minti.com/members/rejen/photos/32301/Tasha @ 13months old with the lorikeets/#409257 http://www.minti.com/members/rejen/photos/32301/Tasha @ 13months old with the lorikeets/#409257 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 18:17:28 -0700 Rejen Babies do these things in their own time. If you are giving your little darling heaps of tummy time to develop the right muscles you are doing the right thing. Maybe see a physio who will identify if... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/408114/can-anyone-advise-my-baby-is-nearly-10-months-and-is-not-rolling-crawling-or-weight-bearing/#408421 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/408114/can-anyone-advise-my-baby-is-nearly-10-months-and-is-not-rolling-crawling-or-weight-bearing/#408421 Tue, 05 Jun 2007 15:41:57 -0700 Rejen They do mix if they are PROPERLY SUPERVISED! I started my daughter in swimming at 10 months old and wish I had done it earlier. Our class has taught my daughter to not panic if she falls in. Floaties... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4410/Water-and-children-DO-NOT-mix/#407943 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4410/Water-and-children-DO-NOT-mix/#407943 Tue, 05 Jun 2007 03:48:56 -0700 Rejen It's our differences that make us. I'm very creative myself and come up with all sorts of ideas for the kids like making photo books of the people she knows. My friend at Mum's group was feeling... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5559/What-makes-a-good-mum-anyway/#407927 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5559/What-makes-a-good-mum-anyway/#407927 Tue, 05 Jun 2007 03:27:44 -0700 Rejen I don't know for sure. My daughter had a short haired dog (1/2 Ridgeback x Great Dane/Bully) in the house for the first few months of her life. I kept the place fairly well vacuumed (she only had... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/407888/infants-and-dogs-ur-personal-experience/#407915 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/407888/infants-and-dogs-ur-personal-experience/#407915 Tue, 05 Jun 2007 03:14:30 -0700 Rejen Toddler Gold milk is something we were warned against by the early childhood nurses as being one of the biggest contributors to childhood obesity. There is a very large sugar content and a lot of... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/406304/baby-milk/#407564 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/406304/baby-milk/#407564 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 19:21:45 -0700 Rejen That should be OK so long as you replace the milk she is not having with formula (after 12months she can have cows milk). I'm not an expert but some of my friends in mum's group went through this... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/406304/baby-milk/#407557 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/406304/baby-milk/#407557 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 19:16:37 -0700