Megan Bayliss's comments

To Smack or Not to Smack? What is the Answer?

21 Sep 2006 10:53 PM

Thanks Anna. What were your other methods? Sounds like they were effective. Be interesting to see if your big kids do actually spank or if they're just winding you up.

A Super Duper Resource Site for Working with a Child who has Asperger's

20 Sep 2006 08:54 PM

Thanks Nicole - I so wish I had super duper parenting skills but now that the aspergers is confimed I am left feeling dreadful when I reflect on all the times I yelled at my son when he was having major meltdowns. Funny though, I also feel relief that his behavior is not a reflection of bad parenting!!!! Go figure. Thanks for your positive thoughts.

Journaling Written By Hand

20 Sep 2006 07:44 PM

I do rather like my hand writing - when I have time to write!!!! My scibbled work notes are always hard to read because I'm in such a rush but my hand written love notes and cards always look great. I handwrite on every single page I make - even if it's just to sign my name and date it. Like you, I value the personality in hand writing.

Hey True Blue: Steve Irwin, our Mate, He's Fair Dinkum Gone.

20 Sep 2006 06:48 PM

Post script to article: The below extract came through email this morning. I thought it relevant enough to share as another way that people are coping with giving understanding to their loss. MB

Hello all

I am sure all will agree with me when I say on the 4th of September, Australia lost its hero, its son, its mate.

Therefore to commiserate and celebrate his life I suggest that the 4th of September should be made into a public holiday for Queensland to remember the boy from Beerwah.

Only once in a lifetime are we touched by someone who is not only willing to make a difference but someone who has the ability to open our eyes and show us the true value of being an Australian.

Let's show our appreciation, support and love for Steve Irwin - The Great Australian.

Please enter below your name, suburb and postcode and forward to all friends and family to show your support - celebrating a true Aussie.

If you are the last person contributing to this please forward the signed email to irwinwarriors@hotmail.com.

Please show your support!

A Super Duper Resource Site for Working with a Child who has Asperger's

20 Sep 2006 06:13 PM

Thanks FM - that almost produced a flood of tears. I am grateful for the diagnosis as it means all the players in his life can now work from the one page. The week has just been a little too full on between my husband and son. I think I need a holiday!!!!!!! Thank you for your positive thoughts and offer of friendship. You're one sunnymummy. Mxx

Teaching Modesty: Creating a "Private Zone"

19 Sep 2006 01:45 PM

Thanks Kristyn.

"Your kid is HOW old?" Guiding Your Child To Age-Appropriate Behaviors

16 Sep 2006 05:51 PM

EXCELLENT article. I'll be linking this one to some of mine Kristyn.

Request of Medical Information from Birth Father

16 Sep 2006 03:49 PM

Oh MJ, what a difficult position to be in. I blogged yesterday on making Life Story Books for adopted or fostered children. Medical info is one of the things that needs to go into the life story books. It is so important. Check out the article - I've linked it back to you. http://mental-health.families.com/blog/confessions-of-a-life-story-worker-part-2-of-2

A New Resort For Eco-Tourists

16 Sep 2006 03:42 PM

Hey Michelle Australia is really into eco tourism - there are some parts where development can only be eco development (what an oxy-moran!!). There are a number of croc parks around and they really are fantastic. Did you know that Jacques Cousteau's grandson was with Steve when he died?

Building a Baby Clothes Quilt

15 Sep 2006 07:14 PM

Lovely idea. I also use squares of the kids "now too small" beloved clothing to make mats or page backgrounds for scrapbook pages about them. Renee recently did a blog on personalised gifts and mentioned baby quilts made of baby photos, http://baby.families.com/blog/personalized-gifts-creating-lasting-memories.