Questions
Friday, 5 January 2024 - 11:11
Hi mums, Happy New Year first of all.. Just after some guidance and/or advice please as I don’t know how to navigate this situation. My daughter is 14 and for the past 6 months or so had been obsessed with her weight. She works out everyday, counts calories, won’t eat anything fatty and only sticks...
Tuesday, 2 January 2024 - 16:14
Hi IM's, My teenage daughter has recently been diagnosed as celiac. Trouble is over the past few years she has battled with an eating disorder, in the last 12 months she has really improved on being less restrictive, not obsessing and not monitoring everything she eats. This diagnosis has really...
Friday, 8 December 2023 - 12:07
Hi, my 13yr old wants to start shaving her legs...I think she would be better of waxing...I'm a shaver and hate it 🤣 what are the best options out there for sensitive skin?
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 - 14:11
What to expect in getting help for a teen who has tired cutting themselves and feels it’s a release from their own anxiety? Going to start with GP? What should I be aware of?
Friday, 20 October 2023 - 11:08
Hey guys, this will be a long one and I’m going to try to add everything in here that I possibly can. My son has been dating this girl for abit over 2 years. When we first met her, my oldest son came up to me and said “there is something off about her mum, she doesn’t come with good intentions” I...
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...