1. How old are your kids and what is one thing they've done recently that made you laugh?      I am 27 years old .I have 1 child. 2. Parenting can be really stressful - how do you try to keep those stress levels down?           By enjoying every moment of parenting life. 3.Whats the best thing about weekends? Spending time with family.   ... View more

1) Let her smoke outside. Smoking is her choice. 2) Faking mental illness, is indicative of an underlying mental problem.  3) Stand your ground more, no room for arguments. Don't fight with her. Don't let her fight. 4) Next time she threatens suicide, take her to an open therapist office or psychiatrist etc. 5) 5-7 years of emotional blackmail doesn't mean you failed as a parent. You just have a **bleep**ty kid.   Hope that helped. :) ... View more