Megan Bayliss's comments

September 11 Ideas - Blog Entry

10 Sep 2006 09:17 PM

A lovely way to remember.

Step Out From Behind The Camera - Blog Entry

10 Sep 2006 07:49 PM

Another wonderful blog from Nicole. I was mortified to realize that when my daughter got married 12 months ago, there was only one photo of me. I was so busy that I always missed the photograpers calls. The only photo of me with the four kids was late in the evening, after much toasting has taken place and the two little kid's clothes looked like they had been pulled straight from the ironing basket!!!! Needless to say, I've been snap happy on the whole of family snaps since. I can't accept your challange though because I dropped the camera (again) and this time the pieces don't fit back together!!!!! Oh oh....guess what I want for Christmas.

Look Who's Talking! - Blog Entry

10 Sep 2006 07:19 PM

Using a mobile while driving a car is also against the law in Australia...but I still see people doing it. I HATE my mobile with a passion. I have no idea where the charger is and if I had to rely on it I'd be in trouble!!!! I prefer to use a service where a live person answers my mobile calls and then emails me the messages. I only do this because I know that many people love their mobiles and expect that everyone else will be available on mobile. My daughter has 3 mobiles and do you think I can ever get her on any of them!!!

Causes of Child Depression - Blog Entry

10 Sep 2006 07:07 PM

Thanks Teresa. It is VERY important to recognise childhood depression and to do something about it. Child suicide rates are FAR TOO HIGH. Good awareness blog. Thanks.

Family & Marriage: Grandparents Day - Blog Entry

10 Sep 2006 06:42 PM

That's so lovely that you've acknowledged grandparents. Thank you. They are a group that we often overlook without meaning to. Their contributions (past and present) are so important.

Happy Grandparents day all you Grandies out there.

Personalized Gifts - Creating Lasting Memories - Blog Entry

10 Sep 2006 02:08 PM

Renee the idea of a baby quilt is just divine. Thankyou. I have seen quilts made by family members from all over the country and world. The Quilt maker sends a square and an indelible ink pen to each family member to write a message on the square before sending back for being sewn together. Some people iron on a photo transfer, or embroider their message. They really are just lovely for lasting and meaningful gifts of pure love.

Advocating for the Rights and Needs of Children and Young People. - Blog Entry

10 Sep 2006 04:45 AM

Thanks MJ. I know you are an extremely strong advocate for your boys and I love to read your articles. Do you do any organised cause advocacy at all? I'd love to hear what people in other countries are doing.

Childhood schizophrenia - Blog Entry

10 Sep 2006 03:28 AM

BRAVO - thanks Beth. I've been looking out for this one. The stats are comforting: 1 in 40,000. I knew the prevalance was low but this is now a starting point for me advocating that the symptoms in THREE children who have recently been referred to me (by the same school) are HIGHLY unlikely to be childhood schizophrenia.

Emotional Intelligence and Clear Communication - Blog Entry

08 Sep 2006 06:06 PM

I agree Sheri, it can be dificult to remember. It's like learning a new language. I get my clients and students to practice, practice, practice on the dog, cat, bird or who ever is willing to sit for 5 minutes and listen. Using the front of the fridge as a whiteboard can be pretty handy too. Write the formula up as a reminder of how to structure the clear communication. Am glad you liked Cairns. I love it. Have left many times over the years but keep coming back because I miss the lifestyle.

Eating School Lunch With Your Child - Blog Entry

08 Sep 2006 03:12 PM

That's a really cute idea. I like it. I sometimes used to put a message in my childs sandwitch. I would wrap the message in plastic wrap and put it between the filling and top layer of bread. It took me three kids to finally get that it really embarrassed them past grade 2, so child number 4 has been spared the embarrassment of having a margarine smeared plastic wrapped note that says "You are the most gorgeous creaturre in the world and I LOVE YOU."