Questions
Friday, 15 September 2023 - 11:48
Apologies in advance, it’s a long, detailed one! My 15 year old son is autistic, very trusting and loyal, even to people who hurt him. Has zero bullsh*t radar, is easily manipulated - always has been. He attended a ‘special’ school but wanted to go to mainstream when we moved states (year 10). He...
Tuesday, 5 September 2023 - 09:05
Hi all Just after some advice My 14 year old daughter hasn’t started her period yet (she’s hoping it never happens 😅) I was 14 and my Mum was 15 when we started so I haven’t been too worried But she has stared getting a little facial hair on her upper lip and yesterday I saw a dark hair on her chin...
Wednesday, 9 August 2023 - 17:34
I have an upcoming psychiatrist appointment for my 14 year old girl. Previously I took her to a psychologist but only once because she would not engage and was hostile. Any tips for encouring her to be agreeable to coming and also how to talk her in to engaging once we are there? Thanks so much
Monday, 31 July 2023 - 15:05
Hi Everyone Sorry this is a little long but I am hoping someone might be able to help. My partner is dad to a 15yr old, let's call him Seb for ease sake. Since Feb Seb has refused to goto school (year 10, QLD). Seb would completely break down and even if forced to go would run away from school...
Monday, 24 July 2023 - 08:12
2 homed Parents that share their teenagers Separated 9 yrs with my 13 and 14 yr old. Used to have 50 50 care for yrs up until late last year where an inncident happened at their dads house, making me have the kids 100%. Since they have been with me full time , dad no longers coparents w me at all...
Wednesday, 19 July 2023 - 00:13
My friend and I have known each other for a decade and our families are all very close. Our children go to the same schools and are all best friends, we do lots as families like dinners, holidays ect. My middle child was being nasty online to some other children and my friend’s child was also...
Wednesday, 19 July 2023 - 00:13
My friend and I have known each other for a decade and our families are all very close. Our children go to the same schools and are all best friends, we do lots as families like dinners, holidays ect. My middle child was being nasty online to some other children and my friend’s child was also...
Tuesday, 18 July 2023 - 08:19
I'm entering the next phase of parenting where all the hard work, love and lessons will be tested and refined as my children go from dependent littles to independent bigs. My daughter(13.5) has her first boyfriend. He is a super awesome kid from an amazing family with similar values to our own...
Monday, 17 July 2023 - 08:53
Do you charge your teens board, rent? What do they call it these days? My 16 year old daughter earns approx $300 per week, working part time while still attending school full time (year 11) She has been working for just over a year, I initially didn’t take anything from her as she was an amazing...
Tuesday, 4 July 2023 - 01:30
Hi Mums, Please be gentle as this is already hard enough. I am needing someone to tell me this does get better. My 13yo daughter came out at Xmas that she has been getting sexually abused for the past few years while at the other parents house on his weekends. She was extremely brave and made the...