http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/activity/ Latest activity by TheMentorMom on Minti Copyright 2008 Minti en-uk TheMentorMom Ha!  Good one! http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/847345/Got-a-Debbie-Downer-in-your-household/#871623 http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/847345/Got-a-Debbie-Downer-in-your-household/#871623 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:29:15 -0800 TheMentorMom My gosh, Izzy!  They are getting soooo big!!!!  Where does the time go?!  Great pics...thanks for sharing and I hope all is well with you :) http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/866669/Trick-or-Treat/#866714 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/866669/Trick-or-Treat/#866714 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:40:12 -0800 TheMentorMom We are doing well!  Thanks for asking.  Hope all is well with you and yours! http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/803402/I-must-be-crazy/#826144 http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/803402/I-must-be-crazy/#826144 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:41:34 -0700 TheMentorMom Thanks, Kellz! http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/803402/I-must-be-crazy/#826140 http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/803402/I-must-be-crazy/#826140 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:39:45 -0700 TheMentorMom I totally understand!  Been there myself a few hundred times ;) I finally had to figure out some consequences that made a difference to them, i.e., you may feel free to watch tv after your... I finally had to figure out some consequences that made a difference to them, i.e., you may feel free to watch tv after your...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/819440/Whose-problem-is-it/#826139 http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/819440/Whose-problem-is-it/#826139 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:39:09 -0700 TheMentorMom It sounds like little man is enjoying t-ball and that you are in a great league!  I love (from your previous post) that he got a personalized trophy!!!!  That is a big deal to a little guy... http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/763289/a-game-without-winners-and-losers/#763804 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/763289/a-game-without-winners-and-losers/#763804 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:09:27 -0700 TheMentorMom Oh Ally, I am so sorry to hear about this!  I agree with superpro that going to spend some time with some friends/family to give yourself some time to process this situation.   There... http://www.minti.com/members/allyp/blog/763760/Heart--Gut-feeling-Agh-I-hate-this/#763803 http://www.minti.com/members/allyp/blog/763760/Heart--Gut-feeling-Agh-I-hate-this/#763803 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:05:45 -0700 TheMentorMom Too cute, Izzy!!!  They are getting so big!!!  Hope all is well with you :) http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/753025/feminine-charms-with-boyish-clothing/#753139 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/753025/feminine-charms-with-boyish-clothing/#753139 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:45:11 -0700 TheMentorMom I am right there with you!  I think that is one of the hardest ones... http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/731566/Assertiveness-101-Basic-assertive-rights/#731755 http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/731566/Assertiveness-101-Basic-assertive-rights/#731755 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:44:14 -0700 TheMentorMom Good for you, Izzy!  I am a firm believer in picking and choosing your battles (learned that one from my mom!).  Sometimes it is worth it, sometimes it is not.  I'm going to be talking... http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/727923/How-assertive-are-you/#728159 http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/727923/How-assertive-are-you/#728159 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 08:34:14 -0700 TheMentorMom Great point, Izzy!  As I said in the post, I usually give about ten seconds on little choices.  In the store, I will give them a time limit, e.g., "You have five minutes to decide what... http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/710690/Shared-Control--More-Compliant-Kids/#728157 http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/710690/Shared-Control--More-Compliant-Kids/#728157 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 08:32:17 -0700 TheMentorMom Yeah, it would be scary if someone really danced that way! http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/717400/Friday-Funny-Shall-we-dance/#718957 http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/717400/Friday-Funny-Shall-we-dance/#718957 Sun, 25 May 2008 19:23:21 -0700 TheMentorMom Shared control and choices are just one approach in ones parenting toolbox.  The brain drain approach works well for uninspired and demanding teens.  Drop me an e-mail and I can share more... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8896/Shared-Control--More-Compliant-Kids/#718955 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8896/Shared-Control--More-Compliant-Kids/#718955 Sun, 25 May 2008 19:21:56 -0700 TheMentorMom If it makes you feel any better, I have them ALL over the house -- drives my husband crazy! http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/710690/Shared-Control--More-Compliant-Kids/#718777 http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/710690/Shared-Control--More-Compliant-Kids/#718777 Sun, 25 May 2008 13:53:28 -0700 TheMentorMom Thanks, Rue! http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/710690/Shared-Control--More-Compliant-Kids/#718776 http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/710690/Shared-Control--More-Compliant-Kids/#718776 Sun, 25 May 2008 13:52:21 -0700 TheMentorMom It is one my FAVORITE clips!  Boy, I miss that show :( http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/717400/Friday-Funny-Shall-we-dance/#718775 http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/717400/Friday-Funny-Shall-we-dance/#718775 Sun, 25 May 2008 13:51:11 -0700 TheMentorMom Yikes!! http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/717400/Friday-Funny-Shall-we-dance/#718774 http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/717400/Friday-Funny-Shall-we-dance/#718774 Sun, 25 May 2008 13:50:28 -0700 TheMentorMom Awww!  That is sweet! http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/717400/Friday-Funny-Shall-we-dance/#718773 http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/717400/Friday-Funny-Shall-we-dance/#718773 Sun, 25 May 2008 13:50:01 -0700 TheMentorMom Thanks for the kind words!  Sounds like you are track too!  Keep up the good work ;) http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8896/Shared-Control--More-Compliant-Kids/#718139 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8896/Shared-Control--More-Compliant-Kids/#718139 Sat, 24 May 2008 17:36:31 -0700 TheMentorMom Good for you!  Sounds like you are on track! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8896/Shared-Control--More-Compliant-Kids/#718138 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8896/Shared-Control--More-Compliant-Kids/#718138 Sat, 24 May 2008 17:35:27 -0700 TheMentorMom Boy, can I relate!  Had a similar situation with mine :) http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8896/Shared-Control--More-Compliant-Kids/#718137 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8896/Shared-Control--More-Compliant-Kids/#718137 Sat, 24 May 2008 17:34:54 -0700 TheMentorMom You'll have to report  back how it is working :) http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8896/Shared-Control--More-Compliant-Kids/#718136 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8896/Shared-Control--More-Compliant-Kids/#718136 Sat, 24 May 2008 17:34:19 -0700 TheMentorMom Sending positive mojo your way!!!  Good luck!!!! http://www.minti.com/members/allyp/blog/717553/I-think-we-GOT-IT/#717592 http://www.minti.com/members/allyp/blog/717553/I-think-we-GOT-IT/#717592 Fri, 23 May 2008 15:49:25 -0700 TheMentorMom Boy, them was the days, weren't they?  My husband and I always reflect on how we would get so bored and always wanted to be out doing something.  Now we just want to stay home!  My... http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/717414/FotoFriday-remembering-when-it-was-just-the-two-us/#717591 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/717414/FotoFriday-remembering-when-it-was-just-the-two-us/#717591 Fri, 23 May 2008 15:47:55 -0700 TheMentorMom What a load of crap!!!  I know I shouldn't be surprised by people's stupidity and insensitivity, but I still am.  Good for you for being such a FANTASTIC advocate for your son.  He is... http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/717393/Im-so-mad-conclusion-/#717590 http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/717393/Im-so-mad-conclusion-/#717590 Fri, 23 May 2008 15:44:47 -0700 TheMentorMom It cracks me up!  It reminds me a of a guy I knew.  We were at a club.  Really hit it off...and then I saw him dance.  I married him anyhow :) http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/717400/Friday-Funny-Shall-we-dance/#717586 http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/717400/Friday-Funny-Shall-we-dance/#717586 Fri, 23 May 2008 15:41:38 -0700 TheMentorMom I was having a conversation the other day with a parent who struggling with a particularly strong willed child.  This little guy fought his mother on EVERYTHING!  It was driving her... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8896/Shared-Control--More-Compliant-Kids/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8896/Shared-Control--More-Compliant-Kids/ Fri, 23 May 2008 11:10:12 -0700 TheMentorMom Why thank you! http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/695377/Inside-the-minds-of-school-aged-kids/#703772 http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/695377/Inside-the-minds-of-school-aged-kids/#703772 Tue, 06 May 2008 17:14:16 -0700 TheMentorMom Well said!  Thanks for the feedback and I'll be sure to post it for all to see :) http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/695377/Inside-the-minds-of-school-aged-kids/#698632 http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/695377/Inside-the-minds-of-school-aged-kids/#698632 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:53:33 -0700 TheMentorMom It's funny how asking permission can open their ears!  I think it promotes a shift from "here she goes lecturing me again" to "maybe she has some ideas."   I think... http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/695377/Inside-the-minds-of-school-aged-kids/#697459 http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/695377/Inside-the-minds-of-school-aged-kids/#697459 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:30:16 -0700 TheMentorMom Well, thanks for the testimonial (even though you were doing it for different reasons!)!  http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8741/Learning-Tip-Number-Two-Chew-some-gum/#696456 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8741/Learning-Tip-Number-Two-Chew-some-gum/#696456 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:54:44 -0700 TheMentorMom I must admit, I've never been successful in those darn cubes in the library! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8741/Learning-Tip-Number-Two-Chew-some-gum/#696455 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8741/Learning-Tip-Number-Two-Chew-some-gum/#696455 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:53:37 -0700 TheMentorMom Great suggestion, Izzy!  If you are not a gum chewer, you can suck on a mint.  It too is supposed to help with recall :) http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8741/Learning-Tip-Number-Two-Chew-some-gum/#696454 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8741/Learning-Tip-Number-Two-Chew-some-gum/#696454 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:52:28 -0700 TheMentorMom Hopefully, more schools will become aware of this research and open up their minds to this, eh? http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8741/Learning-Tip-Number-Two-Chew-some-gum/#696035 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8741/Learning-Tip-Number-Two-Chew-some-gum/#696035 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:56:31 -0700 TheMentorMom I know!  Who woulda thought... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8741/Learning-Tip-Number-Two-Chew-some-gum/#696034 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8741/Learning-Tip-Number-Two-Chew-some-gum/#696034 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:55:46 -0700 TheMentorMom Continuing the discussion on learning tips, todays might seem a bit unorthodox.  Tip number two is chew gum or suck on mints while studying.  I know, I know, it seems a bit crazy doesn't... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8741/Learning-Tip-Number-Two-Chew-some-gum/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8741/Learning-Tip-Number-Two-Chew-some-gum/ Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:20:29 -0700 TheMentorMom Well, that stinks!  I wonder if the link to the original website would work?  Here it is: http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/video/play.shtml?mea=2659 http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/video/play.shtml?mea=2659]]> http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/686315/Friday-Funny-Because-we-could-all-use-a-good-chuckle/#689175 http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/686315/Friday-Funny-Because-we-could-all-use-a-good-chuckle/#689175 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:51:50 -0700 TheMentorMom "It Takes Two to Talk" is a fantastic book that gives lots of information, tips and strategies on ways to encourage language.  We use it as our "curriculum" with many of... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/682618/3-year-old-not-talking-well/#682754 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/682618/3-year-old-not-talking-well/#682754 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:45:44 -0700 TheMentorMom That stinks! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8604/Helping-Enhance-Learning-Tip-Number-One/#682752 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8604/Helping-Enhance-Learning-Tip-Number-One/#682752 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:32:29 -0700 TheMentorMom Well said!  I couldn't agree more with you on all points.  I have had the same experience, ie, that most parents who resort to spanking do so due to a lack of other resources. ... http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/680246/Spank-Out-Day/#681204 http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/680246/Spank-Out-Day/#681204 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:12:51 -0700 TheMentorMom Thanks!  Glad you liked it :) http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8604/Helping-Enhance-Learning-Tip-Number-One/#680336 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8604/Helping-Enhance-Learning-Tip-Number-One/#680336 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 18:42:31 -0700 TheMentorMom That is fantastic to hear!  I wish more schools would do the same :) http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8604/Helping-Enhance-Learning-Tip-Number-One/#680335 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8604/Helping-Enhance-Learning-Tip-Number-One/#680335 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 18:42:02 -0700 TheMentorMom Does he have any teeth coming in?  It could be teething.  That is one possibility.  The other might be he needs more to eat?  My son woke frequently around this age, so we... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/680150/he-just-wont-sleep/#680166 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/680150/he-just-wont-sleep/#680166 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:07:05 -0700 TheMentorMom   Some of the most frequent questions I get from parents are about homework, attention/concentration and school performance, e.g., "how do I get my child to turn in/do his homework,"... Some of the most frequent questions I get from parents are about homework, attention/concentration and school performance, e.g., "how do I get my child to turn in/do his homework,"...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8604/Helping-Enhance-Learning-Tip-Number-One/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8604/Helping-Enhance-Learning-Tip-Number-One/ Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:02:40 -0700 TheMentorMom Okay, Rue!  Here's a link that cites research by the University of Northumbria and the Cognitive Research Unit in England: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1571/is_13_18/ai_84804845 http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1571/is_13_18/ai_84804845]]> http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/637195/Learning-Tip-Number-2-Chew-some-gum/#680156 http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/637195/Learning-Tip-Number-2-Chew-some-gum/#680156 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:55:29 -0700 TheMentorMom Thanks for reading, Tee! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8584/Guiding-Kids-to-Make-Good-Choices/#680035 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8584/Guiding-Kids-to-Make-Good-Choices/#680035 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 08:55:02 -0700 TheMentorMom Thanks, Emz!  You know, this technique works on four year olds too!  http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8584/Guiding-Kids-to-Make-Good-Choices/#679408 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8584/Guiding-Kids-to-Make-Good-Choices/#679408 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:56:06 -0700 TheMentorMom So glad you found the info helpful!  I think Vanessa has put together an incredible resource that provides much needed information for parents during those difficult years -- I'm sure gonna need... http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/667038/What-Do-Teens-Really-Worry-About-/#679407 http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/667038/What-Do-Teens-Really-Worry-About-/#679407 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:55:15 -0700 TheMentorMom Hope it works as well for you as it has for our family!  Thanks for the kind words!  http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8584/Guiding-Kids-to-Make-Good-Choices/#679263 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8584/Guiding-Kids-to-Make-Good-Choices/#679263 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 08:10:21 -0700 TheMentorMom Hope it helps :) http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4810/Aarrrgh-I-cant-stand-my-kids-Support-for-parents-on-the-edge/#677131 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4810/Aarrrgh-I-cant-stand-my-kids-Support-for-parents-on-the-edge/#677131 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:05:20 -0700 TheMentorMom I couldn't agree more!  Well done, Clay, to you and the rest of the team for all the wonderful upgrades.  The positivity that is flowing around the site is fantastic! http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/676432/Nice-to-have-a-friendly-Minti/#677130 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/676432/Nice-to-have-a-friendly-Minti/#677130 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:58:59 -0700 TheMentorMom You poor thing!  Ugh, your daughter is at a tough age -- I remember going through it with my son.  I really couldn't stand being around him (hence my writing this article:  ... http://www.minti.com/members/emmie/blog/677001/So-fed-up-with-this-rubbish/#677123 http://www.minti.com/members/emmie/blog/677001/So-fed-up-with-this-rubbish/#677123 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:43:25 -0700 TheMentorMom Thanks, Rue! http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/676861/Coaching-Kids-to-Make-Good-Choices/#677121 http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/676861/Coaching-Kids-to-Make-Good-Choices/#677121 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:34:57 -0700 TheMentorMom Welcome, Shamarra!  Glad to have you here at Minti :) http://www.minti.com/groups/514/Introduce-Yourself-Here/blog/676203/#676975 http://www.minti.com/groups/514/Introduce-Yourself-Here/blog/676203/#676975 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:57:23 -0700 TheMentorMom Yikes -- let the games begin!  Too cute, Izzy.  Thanks for sharing the video with all of us! http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/676872/Katie-Crawls-and-Jojo-Scoots/#676973 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/676872/Katie-Crawls-and-Jojo-Scoots/#676973 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:51:21 -0700 TheMentorMom Good point and excellent example of the difference between the two.  Thanks for the comment! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8054/Ill-give-you-a-popsicle-if-you-stop-screaming-Bribing-the-slippery-slope/#676949 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8054/Ill-give-you-a-popsicle-if-you-stop-screaming-Bribing-the-slippery-slope/#676949 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:06:42 -0700 TheMentorMom I guess it is all in how you look at it -- it sounds like you are giving them an incentive to behave well at the doctors office rather than giving in to them if they are misbehaving... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8054/Ill-give-you-a-popsicle-if-you-stop-screaming-Bribing-the-slippery-slope/#676948 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8054/Ill-give-you-a-popsicle-if-you-stop-screaming-Bribing-the-slippery-slope/#676948 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:05:26 -0700 TheMentorMom We all have those days, but we can't beat ourselves up about it!  All we can do is brush ourselves off and try to do better the next time.  http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8054/Ill-give-you-a-popsicle-if-you-stop-screaming-Bribing-the-slippery-slope/#676871 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8054/Ill-give-you-a-popsicle-if-you-stop-screaming-Bribing-the-slippery-slope/#676871 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:02:33 -0700 TheMentorMom Thanks, Rue! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1486/What-Is-Your-Parenting-Style/#676859 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1486/What-Is-Your-Parenting-Style/#676859 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:59:56 -0700 TheMentorMom Sounds like ALL you ladies are pretty lucky!  http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/671409/Duh/#676858 http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/671409/Duh/#676858 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:58:00 -0700 TheMentorMom Ya know, when my kids were younger I kept looking forward to the time that they would be elementary aged thinking that somehow things would get a bit easier.  While they have gotten easier from... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8584/Guiding-Kids-to-Make-Good-Choices/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8584/Guiding-Kids-to-Make-Good-Choices/ Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:18:02 -0700 TheMentorMom I hear ya, Izzy!  Hard to believe that research needed to be done on this topic... http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/671409/Duh/#675324 http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/671409/Duh/#675324 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:36:30 -0700 TheMentorMom They are a hoot! http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/656153/Movie-Review-Horton-Hears-a-Who/#664959 http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/656153/Movie-Review-Horton-Hears-a-Who/#664959 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 09:20:42 -0700 TheMentorMom Glad you like it :) http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/660823/Great-new-blog-for-the-non-elementary-aged/#664958 http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/660823/Great-new-blog-for-the-non-elementary-aged/#664958 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 09:19:45 -0700 TheMentorMom That is too cute!  Congrats to you and Rachel on your newest addition!  Looks like big bro is hoping Joshua will be a car fan as well -- never too young to cultivate that I guess ;) http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/664915/Photo-Codi-and-Joshua/#664957 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/664915/Photo-Codi-and-Joshua/#664957 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 09:18:33 -0700 TheMentorMom Sending an early congrats!!!  Hope mom, dad and big bro get some sleep before the big day! http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/661577/D-Day-tomorrow/#661802 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/661577/D-Day-tomorrow/#661802 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:53:03 -0700 TheMentorMom My word!  Where has all the time gone?!!  I can not believe she is two.  It just seems like yesterday she was six months old and not liking tummy time!  Birthday wishes are being... http://www.minti.com/members/allyp/blog/638353/My-baby-girl-is-not-a-baby-no-more-Shes-2-TODAY-/#638468 http://www.minti.com/members/allyp/blog/638353/My-baby-girl-is-not-a-baby-no-more-Shes-2-TODAY-/#638468 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:38:52 -0800 TheMentorMom Positivity coming your way -- NOW!  Do you feel it?  We'll light our prayer candle as well.  Hope monkeydad is feeling better soon!  Wish I lived closer as I'd love to help out... http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/638400/MonkeyDad-is-in-the-Hospital/#638465 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/638400/MonkeyDad-is-in-the-Hospital/#638465 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:36:13 -0800 TheMentorMom Thanks for the bag of wishes, cazza!  You're the best ;) http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/630060/Help-Send-your-positive-mojo-this-way/#638052 http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/630060/Help-Send-your-positive-mojo-this-way/#638052 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:03:20 -0800 TheMentorMom Thank you Miss Kelly!  I feel the mojo comin! http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/630060/Help-Send-your-positive-mojo-this-way/#638051 http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/630060/Help-Send-your-positive-mojo-this-way/#638051 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:02:18 -0800 TheMentorMom Thanks!  http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1112/Got-a-Drooler/#634991 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1112/Got-a-Drooler/#634991 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:38:56 -0800 TheMentorMom Why thank you so much for all those kind words!  You're making me blush... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4814/IDSR-I-Encourage-Open-Communication/#634990 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4814/IDSR-I-Encourage-Open-Communication/#634990 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:37:47 -0800 TheMentorMom So true, and the store bought stuff seems to dry out so much quicker :( http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/849/The-Benefits-of-Playdough/#634989 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/849/The-Benefits-of-Playdough/#634989 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:36:47 -0800 TheMentorMom Thanks, Emz! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/849/The-Benefits-of-Playdough/#634988 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/849/The-Benefits-of-Playdough/#634988 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:36:06 -0800 TheMentorMom That is too cute!  Perfect example of the ambivalence they feel at that age.  Sounds like you guys are handling it like pros! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/754/Your-Tenacious-Two-Year-Old/#634987 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/754/Your-Tenacious-Two-Year-Old/#634987 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:35:29 -0800 TheMentorMom Glad you likey! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/754/Your-Tenacious-Two-Year-Old/#634985 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/754/Your-Tenacious-Two-Year-Old/#634985 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:34:23 -0800 TheMentorMom You are so welcome!  I hope it helps :) http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/754/Your-Tenacious-Two-Year-Old/#634984 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/754/Your-Tenacious-Two-Year-Old/#634984 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:33:41 -0800 TheMentorMom Thanks, Emz!  It certainly is appreciated.  You have definitely brightened my day :) http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/630060/Help-Send-your-positive-mojo-this-way/#634983 http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/630060/Help-Send-your-positive-mojo-this-way/#634983 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:32:48 -0800 TheMentorMom Thanks so much, Izzy!!!  We both really appreciate all the well wishes from everyone and it appears to be working -- he's got a new business prospect and my phone has started ringing off the... http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/630060/Help-Send-your-positive-mojo-this-way/#634982 http://www.minti.com/members/thementormom/blog/630060/Help-Send-your-positive-mojo-this-way/#634982 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:31:57 -0800 TheMentorMom Let Janice know she is in my thoughts and prayers!!!  I hope all gets better soon. http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/632343/Steve-writing-for-Janice/#633706 http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/632343/Steve-writing-for-Janice/#633706 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:15:59 -0800 TheMentorMom You could try the one below.  It allows you to sign up and have e-mail notices when sex offenders move in and out of your neighborhood: http://www.familywatchdog.us/ Good luck :) http://www.familywatchdog.us/
Good luck :)]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/633570/this-is-kind-of-a-parenting-question/#633703 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/633570/this-is-kind-of-a-parenting-question/#633703 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:11:25 -0800 TheMentorMom Sorry to hear you and your little guy are under the weather.    I hear you about the dog -- ours goes off any time someone walks past our house.  I swear people will be reading my... http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/630697/Finally-a-little-bit-of-quite/#632155 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/630697/Finally-a-little-bit-of-quite/#632155 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:49:57 -0800 TheMentorMom The Cheesecake Factory?!!  You must have been pretty darn sweet to get all that!  http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/629606/Valentines-Day/#632148 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/629606/Valentines-Day/#632148 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:43:03 -0800 TheMentorMom Amazing!!!!  He's adorable :) http://www.minti.com/members/ozbinky/blog/629679/INTRODUCING-MY-NEW--SOON-TO-BE-GRANDSON-BRODIE/#632143 http://www.minti.com/members/ozbinky/blog/629679/INTRODUCING-MY-NEW--SOON-TO-BE-GRANDSON-BRODIE/#632143 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:40:09 -0800 TheMentorMom My son enjoyed the Spiderwick Chronicles as well as Eragon :) http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/631853/encouraging-readers/#632142 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/631853/encouraging-readers/#632142 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:39:18 -0800 TheMentorMom Sometimes understanding what may be going on gives us a whole new perspective and renewed ability to get through it!  Glad you found the article informative :) http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8167/Funk-Moods-What-Parents-Need-to-Know/#605720 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8167/Funk-Moods-What-Parents-Need-to-Know/#605720 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:05:45 -0800 TheMentorMom Hey Kellz, glad you found the article interesting (as well as the name!). http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8167/Funk-Moods-What-Parents-Need-to-Know/#605718 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8167/Funk-Moods-What-Parents-Need-to-Know/#605718 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:04:07 -0800 TheMentorMom So glad you found the info helpful!  It's always nice to know that we are not losing our minds, eh? http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8167/Funk-Moods-What-Parents-Need-to-Know/#605717 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8167/Funk-Moods-What-Parents-Need-to-Know/#605717 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:01:51 -0800 TheMentorMom Thanks for reading!  http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8167/Funk-Moods-What-Parents-Need-to-Know/#604005 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8167/Funk-Moods-What-Parents-Need-to-Know/#604005 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:34:42 -0800 TheMentorMom Thanks, Nell.  I'm loving the new avatar -- it is making me feel so peaceful! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8167/Funk-Moods-What-Parents-Need-to-Know/#603899 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8167/Funk-Moods-What-Parents-Need-to-Know/#603899 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:14:58 -0800 TheMentorMom Well, better late than never I guess!  Glad you found it helpful ;) http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8167/Funk-Moods-What-Parents-Need-to-Know/#603898 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8167/Funk-Moods-What-Parents-Need-to-Know/#603898 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:13:52 -0800 TheMentorMom That is so true about the "terrible twos!"  Glad you liked the article :) http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8167/Funk-Moods-What-Parents-Need-to-Know/#603233 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8167/Funk-Moods-What-Parents-Need-to-Know/#603233 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:02:07 -0800 TheMentorMom Kids are complex, curious entities aren't they?  I never cease to be amazed by their ingenuity, creativity and determination.  I was talking with a parent a few weeks back and she was... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8167/Funk-Moods-What-Parents-Need-to-Know/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8167/Funk-Moods-What-Parents-Need-to-Know/ Sun, 13 Jan 2008 11:27:09 -0800 TheMentorMom Thanks for your input!  I have been amazed over the years to find out how different additives can affect children's behavior.  Have you considered writing an article on this subject, i.e.,... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8054/Ill-give-you-a-popsicle-if-you-stop-screaming-Bribing-the-slippery-slope/#603044 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8054/Ill-give-you-a-popsicle-if-you-stop-screaming-Bribing-the-slippery-slope/#603044 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 09:04:19 -0800 TheMentorMom Thanks for you input!  I agree -- willy nilly is never good :) http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8054/Ill-give-you-a-popsicle-if-you-stop-screaming-Bribing-the-slippery-slope/#603043 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8054/Ill-give-you-a-popsicle-if-you-stop-screaming-Bribing-the-slippery-slope/#603043 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 09:02:28 -0800 TheMentorMom Well said, Jess.  I find telling the kids WHY we are going into the store and what I will and WON'T buy has been helpful, e.g., "we are just window shopping today -- we aren't buying... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8054/Ill-give-you-a-popsicle-if-you-stop-screaming-Bribing-the-slippery-slope/#603042 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8054/Ill-give-you-a-popsicle-if-you-stop-screaming-Bribing-the-slippery-slope/#603042 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 09:01:39 -0800 TheMentorMom Distraction works wonders doesn't it?! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8054/Ill-give-you-a-popsicle-if-you-stop-screaming-Bribing-the-slippery-slope/#603041 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8054/Ill-give-you-a-popsicle-if-you-stop-screaming-Bribing-the-slippery-slope/#603041 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 08:59:51 -0800 TheMentorMom Thanks :) http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8054/Ill-give-you-a-popsicle-if-you-stop-screaming-Bribing-the-slippery-slope/#603040 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8054/Ill-give-you-a-popsicle-if-you-stop-screaming-Bribing-the-slippery-slope/#603040 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 08:59:05 -0800 TheMentorMom Here, here! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8054/Ill-give-you-a-popsicle-if-you-stop-screaming-Bribing-the-slippery-slope/#603039 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8054/Ill-give-you-a-popsicle-if-you-stop-screaming-Bribing-the-slippery-slope/#603039 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 08:58:45 -0800 TheMentorMom Let's hope he doesn't figure that out any time soon! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8054/Ill-give-you-a-popsicle-if-you-stop-screaming-Bribing-the-slippery-slope/#585527 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8054/Ill-give-you-a-popsicle-if-you-stop-screaming-Bribing-the-slippery-slope/#585527 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:12:12 -0800