http://www.minti.com/members/traceywestaway/advice/ Most Recent Advice on Minti by traceywestaway Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk traceywestaway Re: Me and mumanonymousQuestion:I'm 26.  I have 2 babies. My broblem is that  my mum wants me to be perfect . I am not. I was a noisy baby  and did  many mistakes in my life. Sure wasn't them big mistakes. I AM  just NOOOOOOOOOORMAAAAAAAl person.  So, she critises me too much. I need her to be proud of me ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10658/Expectations-of-our-mums/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10658/Expectations-of-our-mums/ Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:08:36 -0800 traceywestaway Re: DisciplineAsked by VickyBQuestion:What is a good age to start punishing bad behaviour? My 18 mo old daughter is into everything, and gives me a "cheesy smile" when she goes near something she's been told not to touch or go near. What is a suitable punishment for a child her age? She seems to understand the word "No" but only ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10414/Discipline/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10414/Discipline/ Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:07:48 -0800 traceywestaway Re: Where to get help?anonymousQuestion:Hi, I was wondering if anyone had any advice..... I have an alcoholic partner, who is asking for professional help to kick the habit. I don't know where to turn as I don't want to burden my family and his are all drinkers. I am at my wit's end, I don't want my kids to grow up ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10413/Where-to-get-help/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10413/Where-to-get-help/ Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:49:13 -0800 traceywestaway Re: Dealing with Young Kids at a restaurantAsked by mikedanQuestion:What is the best wayMy Advice:My advice would be to set firm boundaries from the start, at home don't allow kids to be disruptive at meal times, get them use to lots of different types of food so as not to be prone to being picky eaters, teach them to respect ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10336/Kids-and-restaurants/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10336/Kids-and-restaurants/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:13:09 -0800 traceywestaway Re: birthday party - too young?Asked by SquirtyQuestion:Hiya! My little girl is turning 2 next month, and we are wanting to have a birthday party for her with her friends from day care.  Is it too early to start having parties with her friends?  If not, does any one have any ideas?My Advice:You go for it girl!, no matter what ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10319/Celebrating-in-great-at-any-age/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10319/Celebrating-in-great-at-any-age/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:00:09 -0800 traceywestaway Re: depressed?anonymousQuestion:my partner seems to think im depressed and so does my mum supposedly, but  dont feel depressed. how would i tell wouldnt i more then likely know seeing as im me and im not in denial cos if i am i want to fix it. i stay up til the am hrs from the newborn and im up around ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9657/depressed/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9657/depressed/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:32:39 -0700