http://www.minti.com/members/wildice/comments/ Latest comments by wildice on Minti Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk wildice Oh, I forgot, if any PARENT would like further links to resources on drugs, specifically "party" drugs, just let me know and I will point you in the right direction. I do not feel like... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3623/Illegal-Drugs-and-teensMarijuanaEcstasy/#1060213 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3623/Illegal-Drugs-and-teensMarijuanaEcstasy/#1060213 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:17:19 -0700 wildice I guess my question would be how to get through to your teen who is already on the trail of drug useage. There is a story below of a young lady who waited until she was 18 to try smoko, at the... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3623/Illegal-Drugs-and-teensMarijuanaEcstasy/#1060210 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3623/Illegal-Drugs-and-teensMarijuanaEcstasy/#1060210 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:11:47 -0700 wildice Thanks guys - this is an unexpected pleasure. Just to put the icing on the cake, Jesse is due down again tonight for a few weeks ... wow, thanks everyone !!! http://www.minti.com/groups/43948/Baby-photo-Contest/blog/1054006/Kidz-Photo-Contest-Winner-Jesse-the-other-important-male-in-Jasmimes-life/#1054118 http://www.minti.com/groups/43948/Baby-photo-Contest/blog/1054006/Kidz-Photo-Contest-Winner-Jesse-the-other-important-male-in-Jasmimes-life/#1054118 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:55:31 -0700 wildice Emma's looks priceless - hope Dad wasn't really expecting to 'kiss and make-up' with a look like that !!! http://www.minti.com/groups/43948/Baby-photo-Contest/blog/1051825/Emma-6--her-Dad-discuss-life-LOL/#1051937 http://www.minti.com/groups/43948/Baby-photo-Contest/blog/1051825/Emma-6--her-Dad-discuss-life-LOL/#1051937 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:49:16 -0700 wildice I admit to having skimmed the first couple of paragraphs of your article a few months ago. This time I read the whole thing through and all I can say is, wow, you really have hit the nail on the head... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12047/Separation-and-Divorce-Looking-After-Yourself/#1048445 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12047/Separation-and-Divorce-Looking-After-Yourself/#1048445 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 03:40:02 -0700 wildice Just goes to show, some people don't deserve to be treated with anything other than the treatment they dole out to others. All too often, these are the people who are helped out first, I guess so... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11888/WARNING-Do-you-really-want-to-put-your-family-at-risk-with-boarders/#1046931 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11888/WARNING-Do-you-really-want-to-put-your-family-at-risk-with-boarders/#1046931 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:32:34 -0700 wildice Well written, well thought out, easy to read and understand (and identify with). Good one Mel. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12082/Types-of-Interpersonal-Conflict-with-tips-for-resolution/#1046928 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12082/Types-of-Interpersonal-Conflict-with-tips-for-resolution/#1046928 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:23:43 -0700 wildice Thanx for continuing the thread for this week - of course I looked at the clock and it was ten to six. Oh well, that's what you get for making banana & carrot cake instead of dinner. (Yes, we had... http://www.minti.com/groups/48020/New-Idea-TV-Week-Comp-Mag-plus/blog/1046834/Last-Weeks-BriefCase-Numbers-for-Thats-Life--Deal-or-No-Deal/#1046914 http://www.minti.com/groups/48020/New-Idea-TV-Week-Comp-Mag-plus/blog/1046834/Last-Weeks-BriefCase-Numbers-for-Thats-Life--Deal-or-No-Deal/#1046914 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:59:37 -0700 wildice Aw, shucks -oh, perhaps this week. BIG THANKS, Kelly http://www.minti.com/groups/48020/New-Idea-TV-Week-Comp-Mag-plus/blog/1046834/Last-Weeks-BriefCase-Numbers-for-Thats-Life--Deal-or-No-Deal/#1046846 http://www.minti.com/groups/48020/New-Idea-TV-Week-Comp-Mag-plus/blog/1046834/Last-Weeks-BriefCase-Numbers-for-Thats-Life--Deal-or-No-Deal/#1046846 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:01:09 -0700 wildice Awww, and I thought horseradish and honeydew melon were so unique ... oh well    ]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/88426/abc-alphabet-game-/blog/1038499/Ill-Give-It-a-Go-/#1038500 http://www.minti.com/groups/88426/abc-alphabet-game-/blog/1038499/Ill-Give-It-a-Go-/#1038500 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 03:40:25 -0700 wildice I remember when my mum was pregnant with my little sister she used to take Metamucil. Just a thought ... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1032204/appetite-supresants/#1032489 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1032204/appetite-supresants/#1032489 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:32:00 -0700 wildice I think this article succinctly outlines seven major 'problems' we deal with, especially with younger children. Well done wellness5. I have to admit that I believe these suggestions and the reasoning... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11966/7-Parenting-Tips/#1031648 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11966/7-Parenting-Tips/#1031648 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:10:21 -0700 wildice According to a book I recently read (on older mothers), there is a 2-3 day window of opportunity of the sperm and egg coming together to form an embryo. Rather than being most fertile at the end of a... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1031611/ovulation/#1031628 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1031611/ovulation/#1031628 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:10:06 -0700 wildice Don't know if this helps, but I have noticed that if I give Jasmine chocolate in any greater quantities than that found in a chocolate chip biscuit she goes quite beserk and uncontrollable.... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1031604/additives-preservaties-and-behaviour/#1031625 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1031604/additives-preservaties-and-behaviour/#1031625 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:02:47 -0700 wildice Is he the biological father? Is there some underlying resentment there? What was your partner's childhood like? It may be hard to accept when you say that you still love him but the most important... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1030137/father-and-son-dont-get-along/#1030573 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1030137/father-and-son-dont-get-along/#1030573 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:57:52 -0700 wildice Another suggestion could be to look into attachment parenting for a little while (though I would not suggest it as a long-term solution). Get a 'sling' so that you 'wear' the baby - that way the bubs... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1030380/one-year-old/#1030570 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1030380/one-year-old/#1030570 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:51:11 -0700 wildice Gee Pauline, Does it show that much? Thanks, so looking forward to it - only four sleeps to go! Luv and hugs, Kelly Thanks, so looking forward to it - only four sleeps to go!
Luv and hugs,
Kelly]]> http://www.minti.com/members/wildice/blog/1030538/WOOHOO/#1030569 http://www.minti.com/members/wildice/blog/1030538/WOOHOO/#1030569 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:42:21 -0700 wildice Great advice and I have to admit that I learnt a lot of these tips from having to deal with a husband who still throws temper tantrums to this day! Even though his daughter has not been around him... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9512/TEMPER-TANTRUMS-WE-ALL-DO-IT-/#1030566 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9512/TEMPER-TANTRUMS-WE-ALL-DO-IT-/#1030566 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:22:05 -0700 wildice Love you article - I'll be coming back to it and going over it more thoroughly. Would like to say that I agree that, these days, it seems that there does not seem to be enough consistency with... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9207/motherly-love-discipline-and-boundaries/#1030564 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9207/motherly-love-discipline-and-boundaries/#1030564 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:11:08 -0700 wildice Hey Janice, Thanks - I'm sure that part of the 'success' has been all the support of my Minti friends with all their kind wishes and words. I'll keep you up to date but I'm sure I'll be able to... Thanks - I'm sure that part of the 'success' has been all the support of my Minti friends with all their kind wishes and words. I'll keep you up to date but I'm sure I'll be able to...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/wildice/blog/1030538/WOOHOO/#1030562 http://www.minti.com/members/wildice/blog/1030538/WOOHOO/#1030562 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:56:05 -0700 wildice Oh Annie, Thanks for your response (and all your invites to your groups). Certainly is something to shout about - haven't stopped smiling all afternoon. Hugs, Kelly Thanks for your response (and all your invites to your groups). Certainly is something to shout about - haven't stopped smiling all afternoon.
Hugs,
Kelly]]> http://www.minti.com/members/wildice/blog/1030538/WOOHOO/#1030561 http://www.minti.com/members/wildice/blog/1030538/WOOHOO/#1030561 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:53:11 -0700 wildice Thanks Juzzy, Hope Mum is okay with it too - she's taking the day off work and going to be taking us out on Friday for the 'big day'. I'm sure the 'kids' will enjoy having some time together as... Hope Mum is okay with it too - she's taking the day off work and going to be taking us out on Friday for the 'big day'.
I'm sure the 'kids' will enjoy having some time together as...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/wildice/blog/1030538/WOOHOO/#1030559 http://www.minti.com/members/wildice/blog/1030538/WOOHOO/#1030559 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:51:59 -0700 wildice Fate - Janice, you hit the nail on the head. More in my blog ... http://www.minti.com/members/wildice/blog/1028777/Jesse-Sixteen-going-on-Six/#1030536 http://www.minti.com/members/wildice/blog/1028777/Jesse-Sixteen-going-on-Six/#1030536 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:14:23 -0700 wildice hmmm, I think I'm getting something here ... your anecdote about the lady in the carpark ... I really should take more notice of the little things and be more appreciative ... perhaps I have lived... http://www.minti.com/groups/40588/Showing-Love/blog/1028916/My-Wonderful-Day-Today/#1028958 http://www.minti.com/groups/40588/Showing-Love/blog/1028916/My-Wonderful-Day-Today/#1028958 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:09:20 -0700 wildice Great article, well written and very valid points for thought. I wish that all people had such healthy attitudes to their partners as you and yours so obviously do. This was a great read and one that... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8725/Happy-Parents-YES-they-do-exist-/#1028950 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8725/Happy-Parents-YES-they-do-exist-/#1028950 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:56:56 -0700 wildice I followed a link to this article from an article I read written by Margl, as quoted in your first paragraph. Just as a quick thought, I was watching Dr Phil last week (?) and it was a show... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11706/Talking-to-our-teens-about-relationships/#1028947 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11706/Talking-to-our-teens-about-relationships/#1028947 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:45:35 -0700 wildice I guess this explains a lot of things that I have gone through during the last (42 minus 15) years. Perhaps if I had understood way back when, my choices may have been better - I may have taken six... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11695/New-Warnings-For-Moms/#1028944 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11695/New-Warnings-For-Moms/#1028944 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:35:08 -0700 wildice Thanks Marglr, you've now confirmed my newly found belief that there really are people out there that care enough to share ... and make this world a nicer place to be. http://www.minti.com/groups/40588/Showing-Love/blog/1028916/My-Wonderful-Day-Today/#1028933 http://www.minti.com/groups/40588/Showing-Love/blog/1028916/My-Wonderful-Day-Today/#1028933 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:21:03 -0700 wildice Annie, that's a wonderful response. It has given me a whole new way of looking at today, again! It makes me think that I will now try to find something everyday that will get me to... http://www.minti.com/groups/40588/Showing-Love/blog/1028916/My-Wonderful-Day-Today/#1028931 http://www.minti.com/groups/40588/Showing-Love/blog/1028916/My-Wonderful-Day-Today/#1028931 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:15:31 -0700 wildice Sorry, just had to add with regard to Aussie Slang : there is an old-fashioned slang which I think is called Australian Rhyming Slang. For example, people talk about ''hitting the frog and... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8333/Ok-people-lets-teach-our-children-PROPER-ENGLISH/#1028869 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8333/Ok-people-lets-teach-our-children-PROPER-ENGLISH/#1028869 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:33:51 -0700 wildice I'm of the opinion that, if you can afford it, the Wii is probably one of the best of the consoles around. Rather than sitting on bottom and exercising fingers, Wii encourages physical exercise. I... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1028420/wii/#1028807 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1028420/wii/#1028807 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:41:42 -0700 wildice Hi Pauline, Thanks - I'm thinking of taking Jasmine to the zoo for the first time and we can take some food for a picnic. As for Jesse, he just rang a few minutes ago and said that he's going to... Thanks - I'm thinking of taking Jasmine to the zoo for the first time and we can take some food for a picnic.
As for Jesse, he just rang a few minutes ago and said that he's going to...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/wildice/blog/1028777/Jesse-Sixteen-going-on-Six/#1028801 http://www.minti.com/members/wildice/blog/1028777/Jesse-Sixteen-going-on-Six/#1028801 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:32:31 -0700 wildice Funnily enough, I tried something similar on this with my son when he was three (about thirteen years ago). He was having a good old tantrum about goodness knows what. I told him to go to his room... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7382/A-good-tip-I-learnt-from-Dr-Phil-on-dealing-with-Tantrums/#1028469 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7382/A-good-tip-I-learnt-from-Dr-Phil-on-dealing-with-Tantrums/#1028469 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:38:01 -0700 wildice Hmmmmm, reminds me of my ex - he's the sort prone to tantrums and now, low and behold, I have a son who expects the world to owe him a living. Kids can either grow up, as per your examples, or... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4210/Adult-Tantrums/#1028467 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4210/Adult-Tantrums/#1028467 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:26:43 -0700 wildice Though I have no personal experience of this, I have read of this phenomenom and know it to be true. Try to think of it as good in the way that the body is protecting you from experiencing the even... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1026944/please-help/#1028044 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1026944/please-help/#1028044 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:23:10 -0700 wildice Janice, your son must have learnt so much whilst growing up in the environment that he did (now that I have read your other story) with you and his father. I find it amazing that some (I would like... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9260/My-Son-reminded-me-of-Compassion--Caring/#1028035 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9260/My-Son-reminded-me-of-Compassion--Caring/#1028035 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:03:19 -0700 wildice Janice, I had no idea. I felt you were a person of great compassion, one who cared about others and put others ahead of themselves on so many levels. Now I have an understanding of why you are like... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4553/My-True-Life-Story--How-I-Broke-The-Cycle-Of-Abuse-As-A-Child-A-Wife-And-As-A-mother-/#1028024 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4553/My-True-Life-Story--How-I-Broke-The-Cycle-Of-Abuse-As-A-Child-A-Wife-And-As-A-mother-/#1028024 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:30:09 -0700 wildice Poor you - sleep deprivation can drive anyone insane and you need help, quickly. Two things you could try. Firstly, try ringing Tresillian or Karatane and see if they have any advice about it... Two things you could try. Firstly, try ringing Tresillian or Karatane and see if they have any advice about it...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1027253/7-month-old-waking-up-every-2-hours/#1027822 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1027253/7-month-old-waking-up-every-2-hours/#1027822 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:24:26 -0700 wildice What a cutie pie!!! http://www.minti.com/members/mystikal/photos/68149/raiden2.JPG/#1027820 http://www.minti.com/members/mystikal/photos/68149/raiden2.JPG/#1027820 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:13:35 -0700 wildice Does he have any sinus problems at the moment or could it simply be that he is overtired from too much work. You could try an extra pillow to raise the head or perhaps see if there is any way he can... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1027470/home-remedies-for-snoring/#1027763 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1027470/home-remedies-for-snoring/#1027763 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:05:43 -0700 wildice ... oh, and motherinc.com.au also sent me a prize pack a few months ago ... http://www.minti.com/groups/48020/New-Idea-TV-Week-Comp-Mag-plus/blog/1027629/Has-anyone-here-won-a-prize-in-a-magazine-before/#1027712 http://www.minti.com/groups/48020/New-Idea-TV-Week-Comp-Mag-plus/blog/1027629/Has-anyone-here-won-a-prize-in-a-magazine-before/#1027712 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:38:57 -0700 wildice Through Take 5 I won a Beach Set a month or so ago and something else (can't remember) about three years ago. Nothing through That's Life so far. However, I recently won a huge hamper from Who online... http://www.minti.com/groups/48020/New-Idea-TV-Week-Comp-Mag-plus/blog/1027629/Has-anyone-here-won-a-prize-in-a-magazine-before/#1027711 http://www.minti.com/groups/48020/New-Idea-TV-Week-Comp-Mag-plus/blog/1027629/Has-anyone-here-won-a-prize-in-a-magazine-before/#1027711 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:37:52 -0700 wildice Yes, this used to be the way in the 'good old days' when we lived in villages with extended family. Total agreement that it is fair and I would be more than happy for some other parent to reprimand... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3891/Violence-Towards-Your-Child/#1027703 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3891/Violence-Towards-Your-Child/#1027703 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:42:41 -0700 wildice The playgroup my daughter attends, well, there were similar problems where the parents (do I dare say they were islamics in a christian environment?) were so intent on talking to each other that the... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3891/Violence-Towards-Your-Child/#1027702 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3891/Violence-Towards-Your-Child/#1027702 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:37:29 -0700 wildice Yep, that's one of my favourites. Just snap out of it, stop stressing, just eat something ... Some people in this world simply have no idea and it's probably either their IQ or EQ, most likely the... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11889/An-Alternative-Way-to-View-People-With-Disabilities--Mental-Illness/#1026741 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11889/An-Alternative-Way-to-View-People-With-Disabilities--Mental-Illness/#1026741 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:33:46 -0700 wildice I can only say that the advice about not leaving your child(ren) and dog alone together is absolute. NEVER leave a dog (or cat, I agree) alone with a child or children, not matter the breed or... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1026657/dangerous-dog-breeds/#1026731 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1026657/dangerous-dog-breeds/#1026731 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:55:41 -0700 wildice I would ask also if there is any chance of pregnancy? It sounds like your hormones might be out of whack. Alternatively, have you recently gone through any major changes in your life? Could it be... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1023158/anger-management-issues-/#1026720 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1023158/anger-management-issues-/#1026720 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:20:58 -0700 wildice Hi there, In my humble opinion, I would consider getting another kitten for the poor child. The lesson being that whilst one life is no longer with us (and is probably in a much nicer place where... In my humble opinion, I would consider getting another kitten for the poor child. The lesson being that whilst one life is no longer with us (and is probably in a much nicer place where...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1026533/help-for-grieving-child/#1026558 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1026533/help-for-grieving-child/#1026558 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:46:10 -0700 wildice Hiya, I personally think the rusks are a great idea. Sounds like she may be teething ... there's also a device out there that you can put lumpy foods into and then they chew on it without danger. I... I personally think the rusks are a great idea. Sounds like she may be teething ... there's also a device out there that you can put lumpy foods into and then they chew on it without danger. I...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1026312/finger-food/#1026556 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1026312/finger-food/#1026556 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:36:04 -0700 wildice Hi there, My 2 cents worth - if there is PTSD in the picture, would there be any chance of having them see a Counsellor with regards to the PTSD? Something like CBT might help and getting help with... My 2 cents worth - if there is PTSD in the picture, would there be any chance of having them see a Counsellor with regards to the PTSD? Something like CBT might help and getting help with...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1026251/getting-backup/#1026550 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1026251/getting-backup/#1026550 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:06:54 -0700 wildice Hey Lui, Should have known you were a Kiwi too!!! Have as good a time as you can in NZ and do us a favour? Have a whitebait fritter or two for me. You just can't get them here ... Kelly Should have known you were a Kiwi too!!! Have as good a time as you can in NZ and do us a favour? Have a whitebait fritter or two for me. You just can't get them here ...
Kelly]]> http://www.minti.com/members/llmunchkin/blog/1020607/Frosts-Fundraising-Feeding-Ducks--/#1020877 http://www.minti.com/members/llmunchkin/blog/1020607/Frosts-Fundraising-Feeding-Ducks--/#1020877 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:29:25 -0700 wildice I think you're on the right track with this bit of advice here ... as long as all your relatives understand that you are going to be feeling overwhelmed and put your needs first, you should take... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1019956/am-i-being-silly-and-hormonal/#1020013 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1019956/am-i-being-silly-and-hormonal/#1020013 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:15:55 -0700 wildice I would be tempted to take her to your local health care nurse for advice. He/she will be able to ascertain whether or not your little one is just fussy or whether she needs a special diet. In the... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1019922/eating-problems/#1020006 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1019922/eating-problems/#1020006 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:05:07 -0700 wildice You are being emotionally blackmailed which is just one form of domestic violence and you need to get out. You are dealing multiple aspects of domestic violence and your daughter will suffer... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11777/In-a-bad-situation-need-some-advice/#1020001 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11777/In-a-bad-situation-need-some-advice/#1020001 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:52:54 -0700 wildice I'm afraid I'm a bit of an old school on this one - a good swipe on the bottom doesn't go astray when the situation warrants. Goodness, if the threat of a swipe does the job then by all means let... http://www.minti.com/members/griz/blog/992785/Naughty-Kids/#1019974 http://www.minti.com/members/griz/blog/992785/Naughty-Kids/#1019974 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:02:16 -0700 wildice Oh, and these two things might be worth hearing / asking: 1.  Your son learnt a tactile lesson with the stove - sometimes kids just have to learn the hard way. 2.  Are you sure she is... 1.  Your son learnt a tactile lesson with the stove - sometimes kids just have to learn the hard way.
2.  Are you sure she is...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1008606/i-fired-my-babysitter--need-a-help-coz-babies-missing-her/#1008648 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1008606/i-fired-my-babysitter--need-a-help-coz-babies-missing-her/#1008648 Thu, 21 May 2009 06:12:40 -0700 wildice I too would try to consider whether the decision to fire the babysitter was made in haste and/or an emotional decision considering you are 33 weeks pregnant. You really need all the help you can get... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1008606/i-fired-my-babysitter--need-a-help-coz-babies-missing-her/#1008645 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1008606/i-fired-my-babysitter--need-a-help-coz-babies-missing-her/#1008645 Thu, 21 May 2009 06:05:07 -0700 wildice Hi darlin', What an exciting time for you ... and what a shame about your family. Family are funny things you know, they may end up coming around in the near or not so very far future, but it's... What an exciting time for you ... and what a shame about your family. Family are funny things you know, they may end up coming around in the near or not so very far future, but it's...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1008074/pregnant/#1008616 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1008074/pregnant/#1008616 Thu, 21 May 2009 05:38:24 -0700 wildice I'm totally with you on this - I thought we were here to support and help each other, not lecture and make each other feel bad. Comments to educate are fine but comments that denigrate are not nice... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1007106/need-help-with-this-one/#1008304 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1007106/need-help-with-this-one/#1008304 Wed, 20 May 2009 16:04:10 -0700 wildice I was induced for my first pregnancy (2 weeks overdue) so didn't get any contractions until two hours before birth. However, this last time around, just as I was due to go for an ultrasound as they... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1006291/contractions/#1007641 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1006291/contractions/#1007641 Tue, 19 May 2009 05:36:14 -0700 wildice Have to admit, I never tried the worm thing. My son used to dig holes near the back fence and make compost for our vegie garden by using kitchen scraps, newspaper, watering it down, grass clippings,... http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/1004920/Worm-shenanigans/#1007609 http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/1004920/Worm-shenanigans/#1007609 Tue, 19 May 2009 04:50:00 -0700 wildice Good to hear so very many positive stories about those that have home-schooled their children. Unfortunately, I had a hard time trying to home-school my son for Year 8 and part of Year 9 before he... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1006260/homeschooling/#1007111 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1006260/homeschooling/#1007111 Mon, 18 May 2009 07:43:42 -0700 wildice Hiya, I don't know a lot about this but there is something out there about kids who eat things that aren't necessarily food items, for example, chalk. There is actually a name for it but I don't... I don't know a lot about this but there is something out there about kids who eat things that aren't necessarily food items, for example, chalk. There is actually a name for it but I don't...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1007106/need-help-with-this-one/#1007109 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1007106/need-help-with-this-one/#1007109 Mon, 18 May 2009 07:38:38 -0700 wildice Wow, If nothing else, you are certainly persistent with trying to involve your monster in law with your child. Personally, I would have given up, let my partner spend alone time with them and ...... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11752/Monster-In-Laws/#1007103 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11752/Monster-In-Laws/#1007103 Mon, 18 May 2009 07:22:36 -0700 wildice Hi Lui, It's the one in my photos of me sitting on the couch in my grey track pants and big belly sticking out, long hair everywhere and silly grin on the face. (Don't know how to put a link in -... It's the one in my photos of me sitting on the couch in my grey track pants and big belly sticking out, long hair everywhere and silly grin on the face. (Don't know how to put a link in -...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/wildice/blog/1006304/Pic-of-the-Week/#1007095 http://www.minti.com/members/wildice/blog/1006304/Pic-of-the-Week/#1007095 Mon, 18 May 2009 06:53:52 -0700 wildice Hi darlin', I'm so sorry for your situation. It is very similar to the one I walked out of in February. Unfortunately, there is no easy answer and, honestly, no way it can be done without upsetting... I'm so sorry for your situation. It is very similar to the one I walked out of in February. Unfortunately, there is no easy answer and, honestly, no way it can be done without upsetting...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1007055/how-to-escape-emotionally-abusive-partner-without-upsetting-the-kids/#1007093 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1007055/how-to-escape-emotionally-abusive-partner-without-upsetting-the-kids/#1007093 Mon, 18 May 2009 06:44:56 -0700 wildice Gives a new meaning to the phrase "fat and forty", doesn't it ... http://www.minti.com/members/wildice/blog/1006304/Pic-of-the-Week/#1006798 http://www.minti.com/members/wildice/blog/1006304/Pic-of-the-Week/#1006798 Sun, 17 May 2009 17:04:36 -0700 wildice Thanks to everybody who has answered my questions. I have implemented quite a few ideas from a lot of these answers over the last four days and found that, wonder of wonders, she is beginning to at... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1004635/two-year-old-nearly-three-bottles-and-feeding-queries/#1006303 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1004635/two-year-old-nearly-three-bottles-and-feeding-queries/#1006303 Sat, 16 May 2009 03:30:07 -0700 wildice Hi Lui, I'm sorry I didn't reply to your post earlier. I have much to learn about the etiquette of the Minti site. I am about to add you to my friends list, as per your invite (I thought we'd... I'm sorry I didn't reply to your post earlier. I have much to learn about the etiquette of the Minti site. I am about to add you to my friends list, as per your invite (I thought we'd...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11684/Newly-Seperated-Mums/#1004619 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11684/Newly-Seperated-Mums/#1004619 Tue, 12 May 2009 03:07:58 -0700 wildice Hi Josie, Your blog entry of 23 April hit a chord with me - I agree, there's only so much emotional energy that one can channel into a partner when they are supposed to be your equal in life, not... Your blog entry of 23 April hit a chord with me - I agree, there's only so much emotional energy that one can channel into a partner when they are supposed to be your equal in life, not...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11684/Newly-Seperated-Mums/#1004617 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11684/Newly-Seperated-Mums/#1004617 Tue, 12 May 2009 03:00:21 -0700 wildice Hey there, I'm so glad you've managed to get yourself the help you needed to get through your crisis. An abusive ex is the absolutely worst thing that can happen, and unfortunately probably the... I'm so glad you've managed to get yourself the help you needed to get through your crisis. An abusive ex is the absolutely worst thing that can happen, and unfortunately probably the...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11684/Newly-Seperated-Mums/#1004613 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11684/Newly-Seperated-Mums/#1004613 Tue, 12 May 2009 02:53:30 -0700 wildice Thanks darlin, I needed to write it to remind myself of what I needed to do for myself. I'm having enormous difficulties but hope to find some relief in the not too distant future. I hope I have... I needed to write it to remind myself of what I needed to do for myself. I'm having enormous difficulties but hope to find some relief in the not too distant future. I hope I have...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11684/Newly-Seperated-Mums/#1004609 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11684/Newly-Seperated-Mums/#1004609 Tue, 12 May 2009 02:48:06 -0700 wildice Hi Anita, I hope things are going alright with you and your ex at the moment. I was a little concerned about your comment that he is 'trying to make it very hard' and I sincerely hope that he is not... I hope things are going alright with you and your ex at the moment. I was a little concerned about your comment that he is 'trying to make it very hard' and I sincerely hope that he is not...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11684/Newly-Seperated-Mums/#1004608 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11684/Newly-Seperated-Mums/#1004608 Tue, 12 May 2009 02:45:46 -0700 wildice Hey Careen, Yes, the decisions we make really aren't easy, are they. Here we are with a long history with our other halves and yet we find ourselves in the position of having to decide whether or... Yes, the decisions we make really aren't easy, are they. Here we are with a long history with our other halves and yet we find ourselves in the position of having to decide whether or...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11684/Newly-Seperated-Mums/#1004603 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11684/Newly-Seperated-Mums/#1004603 Tue, 12 May 2009 02:34:43 -0700 wildice Hi darlin', Please, please, send me a private email. Talk to me and maybe I can help you as I've recently had the courage to leave my husband - perhaps our circumstances are not the same but I feel... Please, please, send me a private email. Talk to me and maybe I can help you as I've recently had the courage to leave my husband - perhaps our circumstances are not the same but I feel...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1001583/breakdown-is-imenentsp/#1001777 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1001583/breakdown-is-imenentsp/#1001777 Tue, 05 May 2009 08:33:02 -0700 wildice Hello sweet lady, Thank you for your lovely gift! Thought I'd have a quick nosey at your blog and came across this one ... brought back some fond memories of the short but memorable time I spent... Thank you for your lovely gift! Thought I'd have a quick nosey at your blog and came across this one ... brought back some fond memories of the short but memorable time I spent...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/996155/The-Good-Life/#1001156 http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/996155/The-Good-Life/#1001156 Mon, 04 May 2009 02:33:05 -0700 wildice Thanks for suggestions so far - please keep them coming, if you are able. Remember, these guys are newcomers to the area, have only been there for two weeks and have absolutely no idea what suburbs... Remember, these guys are newcomers to the area, have only been there for two weeks and have absolutely no idea what suburbs...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/998481/accommodation-in-brisbane-for-ex-husband-and-16yo-son/#998640 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/998481/accommodation-in-brisbane-for-ex-husband-and-16yo-son/#998640 Sun, 03 May 2009 01:05:39 -0700 wildice I'm glad to see that there are others out there who put the children first. My own situation demands (in my mind) that my former husband and I are seen to remain as 'family' who simply do not live... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10512/seperated-parents/#998536 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10512/seperated-parents/#998536 Sat, 02 May 2009 22:18:39 -0700 wildice So peaceful, such a wonderful feeling, that feeling of absolute trust. You must be so proud of your gorgeous littlie. http://www.minti.com/members/countrychic/photos/66507/arrr sleep/#998505 http://www.minti.com/members/countrychic/photos/66507/arrr sleep/#998505 Sat, 02 May 2009 21:37:04 -0700 wildice Hi everyone, Does anyone know the difference between a lazy eye, ptosis, duane's syndrome and the Strabismus - or are they are all variations on a theme? Our family has always lived with the lazy... Does anyone know the difference between a lazy eye, ptosis, duane's syndrome and the Strabismus - or are they are all variations on a theme? Our family has always lived with the lazy...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3754/Lazy-Eye-not-always-Obvious/#924872 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3754/Lazy-Eye-not-always-Obvious/#924872 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:07:24 -0800 wildice Hi Milko-fats, Shame I'd already sent this one off! Do you have much luck with the pocket puzzlers as opposed to the actual mag? Kelly Shame I'd already sent this one off! Do you have much luck with the pocket puzzlers as opposed to the actual mag?
Kelly]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/48020/New-Idea-TV-Week-Comp-Mag-plus/blog/923399/Take-5-Pocket-Puzzler-52-Closes-9th-January-2009/#924867 http://www.minti.com/groups/48020/New-Idea-TV-Week-Comp-Mag-plus/blog/923399/Take-5-Pocket-Puzzler-52-Closes-9th-January-2009/#924867 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:00:21 -0800 wildice Tks OzWoody, I will certainly do the research you suggest if it is the choice between that and an operation. The lazy eye runs in the family and, whilst Jasmine's is quite bad, she has a great uncle... I will certainly do the research you suggest if it is the choice between that and an operation. The lazy eye runs in the family and, whilst Jasmine's is quite bad, she has a great uncle...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/831354/ptosis-eye-condition/#924864 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/831354/ptosis-eye-condition/#924864 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:56:09 -0800 wildice Can I ask which mags you find you can't live without? I've been on the T5 and TL! for about six months now and, though I've been told I've won a prize and that I will get the chance to test some... http://www.minti.com/groups/48020/New-Idea-TV-Week-Comp-Mag-plus/blog/924534/FAR-TO-MANY-MAGS/#924861 http://www.minti.com/groups/48020/New-Idea-TV-Week-Comp-Mag-plus/blog/924534/FAR-TO-MANY-MAGS/#924861 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:52:11 -0800 wildice Thanks for the advice - I just noticed Jasmine doing this today so i shall be watching more closely in the future to ensure that it does not become an ingrained habit. How awful to go though medical... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10137/children-walking-on-their-toes-updated/#924856 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10137/children-walking-on-their-toes-updated/#924856 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:39:20 -0800 wildice Hiya, I fond much the same with my little one - the nights up here get very cold and I'm a little paranoid about it also. I've found items called sleeping bags for babies - they are brilliant. Many... I've found items called sleeping bags for babies - they are brilliant. Many...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/831320/sleeping/#831357 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/831320/sleeping/#831357 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:26:38 -0700 wildice I feel for you, I really do. I'm quite sure you would get dispensation to home school your daughter. Simply contact the Board of Studies - look it up on the internet - and you will find forms to... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/308262/to-educate-at-home/#308268 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/308262/to-educate-at-home/#308268 Sun, 26 Nov 2006 22:15:10 -0800 wildice I went through something very similar. The relationship lasted for nearly six years and, in the sixth year, I fell pregnant. Though I persevered through the pregnancy I found the courage to leave the... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/308330/just-woundering/#308332 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/308330/just-woundering/#308332 Sat, 25 Nov 2006 22:55:56 -0800 wildice Hi there, I would love to thank you ever so much for your wonderful, lengthy advice. I've read it quite thoroughly and have to say that we have tried many of the techniques you suggested. So far, we... I would love to thank you ever so much for your wonderful, lengthy advice. I've read it quite thoroughly and have to say that we have tried many of the techniques you suggested. So far, we...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/308013/teenagers-and-their-friends/#308022 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/308013/teenagers-and-their-friends/#308022 Sat, 25 Nov 2006 22:31:52 -0800 wildice I found a device years ago when I had my first child. It's a latch type arrangement which enables the drawer to be opened to a maximum of one inch before it "catches". You simply slip your... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/307865/where-do-you-put-your-kitchen-knives-so-the-kids-dont-get-to-them/#307872 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/307865/where-do-you-put-your-kitchen-knives-so-the-kids-dont-get-to-them/#307872 Sat, 25 Nov 2006 13:26:59 -0800