http://www.minti.com/members/wildice/advice/ Most Recent Advice on Minti by wildice Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk wildice I'm biting the bullet a little bit here and putting my thoughts out there for the wider community to consider. I direct this piece of advice to parents who feel that they can no longer live with each other and have made the decision to seperate with the view to divorce.When I was six, I came home from school one day ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11959/What-to-Say-to-the-Kids-Separation--Divorce/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11959/What-to-Say-to-the-Kids-Separation--Divorce/ Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:31:40 -0700 wildice There are some very good professional photography companies out there who work the shopping centres and take advantage of us mothers who simply cannot resist having some lovely shots of our littlies done. Most of them are genuine and respectful. However, I'd like to share something with everyone out there.There are one or two companies who are simply out to ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11877/Professional-Photography-in-Shopping-Centres/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11877/Professional-Photography-in-Shopping-Centres/ Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:40:54 -0700 wildice Hi ladies,Just wanted you to know that it is OK to be a single mum.There may be many reasons that you have found yourself in this situation - most of them, I'm sure, are entirely logical and reasonable.A few points to keep in mind though:1.  Look after yourself during this trying time - if you don't look after yourself you ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11684/Newly-Seperated-Mums/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11684/Newly-Seperated-Mums/ Sat, 02 May 2009 21:58:47 -0700 wildice Hi there,1.  Go for walks outside of the house (and don't forget the stroller if toddler might not might it back)2.  Get them to feel useful, ie, please pass me that stake for the tomatoes, please put your shoes back in your room - it's amazine how much self-esteem comes from them thinking that they are being useful to you.3.  Spend ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10832/Toddler-Happiness-Points-for-Thought/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10832/Toddler-Happiness-Points-for-Thought/ Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:21:30 -0800 wildice I heard the best piece of advice recently for a wriggly or crying toddler.Jasmine simply cries when I try to change her nappy, especially the pookie ones.If I sing 'Baa, baa, Black Sheep' or some other nursery rhyme, she calms down and lets me get on with the job quickly and easily.Give it a go - it's amazing what a ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9646/Changing-Your-Toddlers-Nappy/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9646/Changing-Your-Toddlers-Nappy/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 06:25:08 -0700 wildice I wrote this advice in late 2007 but never published it. I believe it is still valid, so here goes.I wanted to let those who bottle-feed their youngsters know that they are doing just fine by their baby. I understand that 'breast is best' but there are not always times when it is practical or easy to 'do the right ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9645/Breastfeeding-v-Bottle/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9645/Breastfeeding-v-Bottle/ Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:47:48 -0700 wildice I'm just going through my second pregnancy. My first pregnancy was fourteen years ago and, sad to say, I did not cut down very much on cigarettes, herbal or nicotine. Perhaps I went from half a pack to seven a day, but this would not have been every day. I may be using it as an excuse, but I was ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2677/Smoking-During-Pregnancy/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2677/Smoking-During-Pregnancy/ Thu, 23 Nov 2006 01:32:08 -0800