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Tuesday, 6 September 2022 - 08:51
I have two kids week on week off. Hubby has two kids that live with us full time and another that comes over every second weekend. The weekends we have all kids we can’t do much as his young one is 5 and I don’t want to be rude but is a sook. Won’t go to the beach, won’t swim, won’t walk, won’t...
Saturday, 3 September 2022 - 23:44
This is going to sound really silly and please no judgement as I am just after some advice and opinions. I feel silly even being this upset about this. I have a friend who I thought was a really good friend. Very private person. We started up a friendship at work. Became close. Chatted each day. As...
Thursday, 1 September 2022 - 13:51
My five, almost six year old seems to be always tired. She sleeps 12 hours a night 7:30 to 7:00/7:30. She will quiet often nap on weekends and honestly a lot of the time could use one after school too. She’s always loved to sleep, in fact I often felt a bit obnoxious as a new mum because I have...
Wednesday, 31 August 2022 - 19:16
How do I get my teenage daughter motivated? She would literally spend the rest of her life laying on her bed if I let her. She doesn’t want to do any extra cuticular activities, sports or even go for a walk. I’ve tried to get her to go walking with me as we are both overweight but she just acts...
Friday, 26 August 2022 - 00:32
Be kind as I have only just found out my seemingly very shy and quiet Yr 8 girl has been sneaking out and this is new to me and I am quietly petrified and crazy mad at her for making these choices and deceit. Due to her sudden behaviour changes lately (she told me to “F-off”) I have confiscated her...
Monday, 15 August 2022 - 14:30
Hi IM’s Just wondering if someone could please give me recommendations on private health insurance that covers rehab? I’m in Sydney and a family member requires rehab to overcome drug addiction (ice) but can not afford to do so.
Wednesday, 10 August 2022 - 06:20
So my partner doesn't have a great relationship with our child. He was great when they were born, but slowly as the years have gone by, he has become worse and worse as a father. He barely talks to them, never shows any interest in their schooling or sport or anything at all really. Always telling...
Sunday, 7 August 2022 - 23:04
My eldest daughter turns 18 in two months. She is selfish, entitled and disrespectful to me, my partner of 3 years, and her two biological siblings. She had an unlimited mobile phone which we pay for in exchange for minimal chores (sorting the washing into baskets as it comes out of the dryer and...
Monday, 1 August 2022 - 21:11
Has anyone had any experience in diagnosis of a teenager (17) with ODD? It’s more than the usual teenager stuff and it’s been going on for years. If so how did you go about it? And any tips on how to parent a child with ODD we are at breaking point.
Monday, 1 August 2022 - 20:15
Has anyone successfully dealt with a debilitating phobia? My teenager has a phobia that is severely impacting their everyday life. Physical reactions when faced with the obstacle. We are under the care of a psych who is trying EMT, however I am particularly interested in hearing from anyone who may...