Today I'm grateful for it being a long weekend! Hope everyone has a great one!  ... View more

Also a big welcome to  @Workinghardmum!   We would love to know:  1. Parenting can be really stressful - how do you try to keep those stress levels down? 2. Whats your top tip for parents whose kids are about to enter teenage years? 3. Whats the best thing about weekends? ... View more

I just want to say that you're awesome for calling the police straight away @goingcrazy. It must be extremely hard for you right now and to be able to reach out and get support when you needed it is great. I agree with @Mitzi, you do need to ask about the intention with making the bed look like there was someone in it - definitely not the work of someone who just needs to go for a walk (unless he didn't want to worry you). Is there someone close to your family who can perhaps talk to your son and find out what's going on? Obviously right now he's going through a lot and someone outside the situation may be able to help.   ... View more

Hi @Aussiemom, generally there are School Liason Officers in the Police Force, it may be an idea to see if you can connect with one of them and they can let your son know what the requirements are to get in. Perhaps this may be able to give your son some clear direction so he can work towards his goal.  ... View more

Welcoming @Guidedbylove, @georgi-li & @DonnaRowe to the forum! Please feel free to introduce yourselves. ... View more

Welcome @Panda! That does sound like a difficult situation. Is there some specific thing about the computer that your son is addicted to - is it the games, internet or the build of the computer itself?  ... View more

That's good to hear that things are looking up @Crossfitmum. Obviously having the discussion is the hardest, but the pocketdial ended up getting everything out in the open. Definitely keep us posted on how the holidays go. ... View more

Hi @Crossfitmum, I agree, you've approached this admirably. Just wondering how your week has been since your last response on Tuesday, have your children been able to approach their dad and work out alternate arrangements?  ... View more

A big hello to our newest members - @Virginia, @Snibbles, @lovelymum and @Fruittingle. Feel free to introduce yourself here!  ... View more

That's such a good idea! I guess I'm considered old school and have a standard calendar and getting any key dates on that is a stretch in my household. Perhaps making it digital would work a lot better!  ... View more

I've just finished reading Yes please! by Amy Poehler. While she's well known for her comedy, there's suprisingly a lot of self-discovery in the book.  ... View more