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New members and parents/carers introductions and chat
Introduce yourself, chat, and get to know other parents and carers over a virtual coffee here!
Latest Topic - Organization 7 year old
Latest Post - Re: Potential alienation?
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Community info
Everything you need to know about our parents forum is here. Community
guidelines, announcements, upcoming events & all the important stuff.
Latest Topic - Stroller for Running
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Concerned about my teen
Share concerns, ask for help and hear from other parents on topics such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, bullying, suicide, alcohol, drugs, getting help, etc.
Latest Topic - Self harming
Latest Post - Re: Self harming
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Everyday parenting
Share thoughts and experiences to navigate the day-to-day of parenting including effective communication, friendships, relationships, schooling, technology use, coping skills, problem solving, sexuality, gender, etc.
Latest Topic - Anyone has a child with issues gaining weight? And...
Latest Post - Re: Son wants to wear his sisters shoes
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Parents and carers connect: It’s complicated
A place for when your family’s situation is a bit more complex and you want a safe space to talk about what’s happening for you.
Latest Topic - almost 15 and pregnant
Latest Post - Re: Should I tell my teenager her Father passed aw...
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ReachOut discussions and activities
Join in discussions and activities on topics common to parents of teenagers
Latest Topic - ReachOut presents: parents and teens react to argu...
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Ask a Child and Family Professional A Question
Ask a question about your teen and have it answered by a professional who is experienced in supporting families around topics including schooling, challenging behaviours, communication, social media, etc.
Latest Topic - Ask a Professional: Keeping strong when my teen ha...
Latest Post - Ask a Professional: Keeping strong when my teen ha...
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ReachOut live chats archive
Check out our archive of chats on different topics about parenting teens, mental health, and supporting your family’s wellbeing.
Latest Topic - November 15th - Wednesday Wrap - ReachOut Coaching...
Latest Post - Re: Are we giving it another go?
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Single parents, carers and blended familes
A space for sole parents, single parents, and parents and carers in blended families to chat about what’s happening in your family in a safe and supportive space
Latest Topic - Son moved with father
Latest Post - Re: I hate my life
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Parenting and COVID
A place to discuss how COVID, lockdowns, home learning and living through a pandemic are affecting you, your young person and your family.
Latest Topic - Parents/carers chat and connect: burnout, living w...
Latest Post - Re: Learning from home in lockdown : our survival ...
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