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Tuesday, 22 October 2019 - 07:36
My 4 year old has sensory processing disorder and doesn’t regulate. He lashes out, screams and pushes when he gets too excited, frustrated or angry. His peers are happy to play with him most days but are understandably wary sometimes. He has been excluded by other parents - he never gets invites to...
Wednesday, 16 October 2019 - 20:44
So I experienced something interesting today. I was in the supermarket, going about my boring ass business. I noticed a dad waiting to be served with a couple of restless, on the verge of a meltdown toddlers in tow. It warmed my heart to see many people give him a reassuring "you're doing a good...
Tuesday, 15 October 2019 - 22:19
Sorry if this seems all over the place! My daughter's year 12 formal is less than a month away and now dad (divorced) has decided to make plans for the night. He has not had very much interest. I've purchased the dress, alterations. Booked nails, hair, makeup, tan and photographer. He's organised...
Monday, 14 October 2019 - 18:02
I was taken off my parents when I was young due to sexual abuse growing up wasn't easy but when I had my first child I turned my life around studied and work everything I have done I did for them keeping them safe has always been my 100% priority my youngest is my only daughter and she is 9 yrs old...
Tuesday, 8 October 2019 - 11:44
This year, I am hoping to be more organised for Christmas and spread the financial load out across a few months. With a 6 year old and 3 year old, I feel like they are often disappointed with what they receive, with us not wanting to waste money on items that will be disregarded after a few days/...
Monday, 7 October 2019 - 12:09
Hi. Just after some advice on others experiences. I have court orders regarding our children done up around 5 or so years ago. Children are now young teenagers and don’t always want to go to their fathers every 2nd weekend. Where do they stand? I feel they are old enough to make these decisions and...
Monday, 7 October 2019 - 05:04
Am I being a bad mother? I love my kids very much. There has beeb alot of trying times but thats ok. Recently my partner and I decided we should combine households and live together. This isnt a quick thing weve been together a fair amount of time. One of my children is having real issues with it...
Thursday, 3 October 2019 - 11:35
Hey Sisterhood, My son is 3 and 4 months old and he weighs 13kg. I've checked his bmi and he is still in the healthy weight range but on the light side. He's an extremely active kid but will only graze when it comes to meal times. I make sure there are snacks available but he rarely wants them. I...
Tuesday, 1 October 2019 - 19:20
I saw a post the other day, the OP talking about how she was burnt out, everyone talks about self care and how you can’t pour from an empty cup, ask for help, get someone else to pick up the slack with kids etc But what are we supposed to do when we are burnt out beyond belief and there is no help...
Sunday, 22 September 2019 - 18:33
Dear IM’s I am desperately writing for some advice to assist a friend who is a carer for her adult daughter and two grandchildren currently awaiting NDIS confirmation. She has a 24yo daughter with an ID from a brain injury from 10 years prior who is the mother of both young children, a 6yo with ID...