Megan Bayliss's comments

Backyard Neighborhood Summer Camp For Kids! - Blog Entry

25 Aug 2006 05:02 PM

FANTASTIC idea. What a great way to help other parents out too. In Queensland, Australia there is a requirement to hold a "Suitability Card" for working with children. Naturally as a child therapist I have one. So...I think I might design a protective play camp for kids over the Christmas Hols. Would it be okay if I link this article to one of my blogs? It really is a great idea.

The Upside Down Show - Blog Entry

25 Aug 2006 01:02 PM

As a proud supporter of Australian culture and diversity, I can vouch for the entertaining and engaging nature of our own, The Umbilical Brothers. I hadn't heard of their venture into "The Upside Down Show" so thanks Jaime. I love the pun on Down Under. I sure hope this show airs in Australia too so that I can see it. Are you guys familiar with the Wiggels? Four aussie males that sing, dance, entertain and educate. They're still a favourite in our house and all the kids are well outside the target age range of early childhood.

How To Eat Fried Worms - Blog Entry

25 Aug 2006 03:02 AM

Can't wait to see it. My kids will love it.

BITSS of Touch - Blog Entry

24 Aug 2006 01:45 PM

You're not alone Brownie, many parents leave it as touching. This confuses kids though if you don't show them the parts of the body you are talking about and what they can do if anyone does tries to touch them there. I look forward to hearing how you went with the animal and flower discussions.

BITSS of Say No. - Blog Entry

24 Aug 2006 01:15 PM

Thanks Brownie. I play "Don't hang the man" all the time, with adults and children. Its a great way to create a cognitive process of change.

You Know You're Getting Old When... - Blog Entry

24 Aug 2006 05:27 AM

Great article - I would have laughed if it hadn't been so true!!!! How about that "Grease" had to be remade because the first one had poor digitals!!!!

Read For The Record - Blog Entry

24 Aug 2006 04:55 AM

The reading record AND helping at risk kids is a brilliant idea. I hadn't heard of it before. It is now 10.30 pm on the 24th so I've missed it but we have read two chapters tonight of the current bedtime story. We'll have a look at FunBrain over the weekend.

Twice Baked Potatoes - Blog Entry

23 Aug 2006 01:55 PM

We love these. We have them every Christmas, decorated with red and greed capsicum. They look great around the outside of sliced ham.

Make Cute Doorknob Hangers - Blog Entry

23 Aug 2006 05:34 AM

Great activity for kids. I've just linked it to one of my upcoming articles on training kids to say no to sexual predators. Door knob hangers are great for reinforcing the notion of private space. Particularly if the hanger says someting like "caution", "keep out", "please knock", etc. If someone ignores your door knob hanger then it may be a warning sign that all is not well.

Communicating With Your Case Worker - Blog Entry

22 Aug 2006 06:57 PM

Its good to be reminded of the stress that adoptive parents have to endure with the eternal wait for case workers. I hope that other case workers read this and reflect upon it. Having worked in child protection and on a few adoption cases I know the overwhelming pressure of case overloading.

But...I think case workers often forget that parents are part of the case as well and that there needs to be smooth communication to aid the best interest of the child.

Thanks MJ. This was an excellent reminder to case workers as well as being very helpful to parents.