Questions
Saturday, 27 May 2017 - 16:48
I have a step child who by her own choices wants nothing to do with her family. Dad and I have been invited to her 18th birthday and no idea what is an appropriate amount to give her as a present. We do pay roughly $200 a week in child support each week and will continue to do until the end of the...
Friday, 26 May 2017 - 05:40
My 13 yo son woke with painful testicals Is this a normal part of puberty for a boy or should I be concerned and have him checked out? He is happy and open to talk with me about everything but I'm not sure how he would feel about a doctor touching him down there.
Friday, 19 May 2017 - 07:54
Hi IM's, love this site and I try and contribute as much as I can but now I have a question..... My daughter is in grade 7 high school, age 12, as they go to high school a year early in our area here. Does anyone give their child a 'mental health day', like when they are complaining of being tired...
Tuesday, 16 May 2017 - 13:46
just curious do we as parents have the right to go through our teenagers stuff/ where does one draw the line for privacy? just having a few issues about this in my house
Sunday, 14 May 2017 - 21:16
Sorry for the long one..... So right now I'm hiding in the laundry so overwhelmed by the rest of my house and in turn my life. I feel like everything is left up to me and it's too much. My SO works full time in a physically demanding job and we also have his 2 teenage kids living with us on top of...
Wednesday, 3 May 2017 - 11:37
My 14 near 15 year old is having behaviour problems at high school. She is in Year 9 and has always (since daycare) been a distracted child. She has had ups and downs throughout high school so far and passes most subjects however since last term her behaviour towards teachers has been horrendous. I...
Tuesday, 25 April 2017 - 10:28
Help!! As a mum of a 15 year old that is, what I think,showing signs of anxiety and depression, I want to know how do you know what is typical teenage moodiness and when is it more? We seem to be on a constant roller coaster of emotions, happy one minute laughing and joking to almost instantly...
Sunday, 16 April 2017 - 20:05
Hi ladies my 16 year old has recently been diagnosed with reflux. Hes been unwell off and on until we found out what was wrong. He constantly worries about his health. He eats alot better and talk quiet a bit about how he feels as he tells me he doesnt feel like himself, is tired, doesnt really go...
Thursday, 30 March 2017 - 21:21
Hi mums ? My step daughter is 14.5. Very intelligent. Extroverted. Seems to have plenty of friends and does well at school. She has no social media but can connect with friends via text or Skype and in person. She has experienced some DV and bio Mum is not in the picture at all Due to the DV and...
Wednesday, 29 March 2017 - 14:14
Ladies I'm after some advice/words of encouragement.. non judgement. I'm 28 with 2 kids both in school. So I'm a younger mum. I travelled a little before having them however, when I had the kids I went into with the idea of doing my best. And I honestly think I'm a great mum. I'm not a single mum,...