Hi to all,

I must say I love coming on Minti and reading the advice and questions, as I find that something I have been to embaressed to ask is usually already on here and I can relate to the answers given ( It is nice to know that

when it comes to parenting issues we are not alone, it pretty much happens to everyone).

One thing I do have difficulty with sometimes is trying to get out what I want to say; like when you go to answer a question but you just can't seem to get to sound "right" either because you want it to sound better, smarter, important (or even to just make sense) etc. some people have a real flare for words and can make anything sound good and then there are those who struggle (I believe I am of the later) Yet your answers or advice could be exacticaly what someone needs to hear. I would like to say to those that struggle, trust your voice, your words and your wisdom. You may have been told once in your life that you don't make sense but that isn't every time you speak (or write) up. The more you step forward and have your say the better you will get ( practice makes perfect) it is hard at first but it gets easier with time.

My piece of advice here (being a person whoes been told their opinions and words don't count) is if you have something to say, say it (providing it's apropriate). Trust in yourself and your experiences. if minti has tought me anything it is that there is always others out there who have the same (or worse) experiences as you and you are not alone, speak up, be heard. someone will listen and it does make a difference for the better.

HAPPY PARENTING