http://www.minti.com/members/rikie/comments/ Latest comments by rikie on Minti Copyright 2010 Minti en-uk rikie perseverance is the ONLY answer, everytime she comes to your bed stop her before she gets in if you can. A quick cuddle and back to her own bed. DONT linger, just put her down say goodnight and... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1038766/sleeping-in-mummy-and-daddys-bed/#1042598 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1038766/sleeping-in-mummy-and-daddys-bed/#1042598 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:18:47 -0700 rikie Good for you... I wish we all had the guts to try something this 'outlandish' . I hope your husband was understanding and cheered you on, as long as he doesn't try it the next week :-) http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4205/Spoilt-Brat-Syndrome-The-Terrible-Teens-or-in-this-case-mums-drastic-measure/#1042593 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4205/Spoilt-Brat-Syndrome-The-Terrible-Teens-or-in-this-case-mums-drastic-measure/#1042593 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:11:34 -0700 rikie As with the other comments, she wont intentionally starve herself so don't worry too much. I agree that you should be trying to all eat at least one meal together each day - my preference has always... I agree that you should be trying to all eat at least one meal together each day - my preference has always...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1039335/when-dinner-is-refused-what-do-you-do/#1042590 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1039335/when-dinner-is-refused-what-do-you-do/#1042590 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:07:46 -0700 rikie dont waste any time second guessing yourself or the advice of others.  Your doctor is the ONLY one who can give you the right advice and NO ONE should think any less of you for being safe. ... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/957067/what-do-you-think/#957075 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/957067/what-do-you-think/#957075 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:06:02 -0800 rikie I had similar problems with my eldest child in pre-primary a very pleasant but strong willed boy in a class taught by a teacher who made it obvious she only liked girls...... Whist I admit no child... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/924909/school-problems/#925754 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/924909/school-problems/#925754 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:04:43 -0800 rikie I agree with you samantha, bite back gently but firmly so they realise what has happened.  It is the quickest way to stop the biting.  Meanwhile, give them a teething toy to bite on this... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/920267/17-month-old-biter/#922085 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/920267/17-month-old-biter/#922085 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:27:53 -0800 rikie I agree with all the previous re;plies but suggest you may also try varying his diet.  If he is breastfeeding 100% try an occaisional formula replacement.  Also pay some attention to YOUR... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/920295/really-big-poops/#922082 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/920295/really-big-poops/#922082 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:22:52 -0800 rikie Night wetting is a pain in the proverbial for parents and can be embarrasing for children at this early age too.  As a child I was on a strickt routine of no drinking for half to one hour before... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/921927/still-wet-at-night/#922070 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/921927/still-wet-at-night/#922070 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:13:12 -0800 rikie In general kids will give up their dummy when they are ready.  Just like any other obsession during life, it eventually has no place in their lives.  Meanwhile, if you are determined to... Meanwhile, if you are determined to...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/921055/dummys/#921785 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/921055/dummys/#921785 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 07:38:33 -0800 rikie as with previous advice, show that you and any other passengers wear seat belts as well, then teach him how to do up his own belt.  You obviously have a very smart young man so let him ... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/828323/how-to-stop-my-son-getting-out-his-pram-and-car-seat/#829848 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/828323/how-to-stop-my-son-getting-out-his-pram-and-car-seat/#829848 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 08:46:17 -0700 rikie I too think the harness is much like a dog lead.  However, when I took my 2 year old and 3 month old overseas the use of a lead was paramount in my mind.  Luckily before I left I found a... http://www.minti.com/groups/36929/Toddlers-on-lead/blog/263342/Toddlers-on-lead/#330548 http://www.minti.com/groups/36929/Toddlers-on-lead/blog/263342/Toddlers-on-lead/#330548 Sun, 07 Jan 2007 06:41:40 -0800 rikie Urshy, firstly let me say that you shouldn't feel guilty for getting impatient.  When we are not well we are all susceptible to this. Next, take five and remember the apple never falls far... Next, take five and remember the apple never falls far...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2010/Help-Your-Child-Pay-Better-Attention-Dont-Yell/#222787 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2010/Help-Your-Child-Pay-Better-Attention-Dont-Yell/#222787 Sun, 07 Jan 2007 06:34:32 -0800