Questions
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...
Friday, 29 July 2022 - 15:37
My son has ADHD & struggling at school. Suspensions for violence and acting silly in class all the time. Just wondering if an OT would help? Do they go to the school and sit with them and help at all? What is their role? Also, is this something I need to see the GP for to get a referral?...
Thursday, 28 July 2022 - 07:47
My grandparents are being financially, emotionally and physically abused by a family member. What services are available to help? Who can I contact to stop this? Grandparents have said it is happening but then will deny it in an attempt to not make it worse when I confront the family member.
Wednesday, 27 July 2022 - 14:02
My partner lacks empathy. He seems to struggle with understanding anyone else's perspective when it comes to feelings. I wouldn't go as far as to call him a narcisist but he definitely has traits leaning that way, especially if we get into a disagreement. I'm quite an emotional person so it...