Megan Bayliss's comments

We Must Be Doing Something Right - Journal Entry

06 Sep 2006 01:52 AM

Congratulations. Sometimes we need to see through the eyes of another person to appreciate exactly what we've got. I hope the eyes of the older woman stay with you in sickness and health, happiness and sorrow, good times and bad. And thank goodness the kids have fingers....it's hard cutting bacon with a knife and fork!! Plus it tastes better when you eat it with your fingers. My thoughts are with you and Happy 21st birthday to you. Mxxx

Reading for Cultural Enlightenment - Blog Entry

04 Sep 2006 05:43 PM

Great reminder of the value of reading historical novels. I know that I tend to remember the boring historical facts of something by relating it to a fictional story I've read. It's the fictional social history that sticks in my mind and assists me to remember dates/presidents/queens/wars, etc.

Art is also another way to do this. Australian Aboriginal history is oral. Their paintings told the story. There's a wonderful site called NAPCAN (http://www.napcan.org.au/aboriginalbooklets.htm) that has some downloads of Aboriginal posters with a written version of the story. They're a great way to incorporate Australian Aboriginal historical and cultural info into learning.

A Father's Day Tribute to the Absent Military Fathers Who Help Protect All Children. - Blog Entry

03 Sep 2006 02:47 AM

Thanks for recognizing the feeling in this Blossy. I am glad it also aroused strong feeling in you. Happy Father's Day to your Dad.

Saying No To a Sibling Placement - Blog Entry

03 Sep 2006 01:13 AM

I got goosebumps reading your poetry. It is alive with soul feeling. I am glad your sons have you MJ.

A Journal Making Party (2) - Blog Entry

02 Sep 2006 08:13 PM

If I lived closer I'd be there with Alphabet bells on. Mxx

Do you have problems? Join the club! - Blog Entry

02 Sep 2006 08:10 PM

Just thought I'd let you know I've printed this to put on the notice board in my counselling office. Another nice analogy from you Beth. Keep 'em coming.

Symptoms of schizophrenia - Blog Entry

02 Sep 2006 05:02 PM

Excellent, excellent article Beth. I clicked onto the google link on childhood schizophrenia - I wonder if you would consider a blog on it as well. So many of the kids I work with present with symptoms of early onset but I don't know a lot about it and am keen to learn a little more.

How to Handle a Child Who Craves Attention - Blog Entry

02 Sep 2006 03:20 PM

Love the quote, "parenting is not for cowards". How true. The strength required to consistently carry through with tough love is enormous. How cool would it be if we could buy the strength in a bottle from the Chemist!!!!!

Great article as always Kristyn. Today is Fathers Day in Aust so happy Dads day to your husband.

Not All Men Sexually Abuse Children - Blog Entry

02 Sep 2006 03:09 PM

Good point Sherry - men should not all be treated like monsters because some of them do bad things. Some women do bad things to children too but we don't treat all women like monsters.

We've just delivered our fathers day card to the sleepy one. My son was so excited and freely supplied the biggest, strongest, longest, huggiest hugs ever. It makes me sad that some kids can't have that sort of relationship with their father figure but even sadder that the good men may miss out on open relationships because of fear of having their interactions with children mistaken.

Happy fathers day to all you men out there.

You Are Your Child's Advocate - Blog Entry

02 Sep 2006 01:01 AM

Oh MJ, I so wish we had more parents like you in our world. This is an excellent reminder for all of us to strongly advocate for our children - biological, adopted, fostered, or kin cared for.