Hi There,  Well, I'm new here. A meeting with a new therapist ended with the suggestion of joining some sort of online support group of parent, soooo here I am. I'm from Canada, just outside Toronto.  I actually have two kids, both with mental health challenges.  1. How old are your kids and what is one thing they've done recently that made you laugh? 23 and 29, I hope they are still young enough to qualify me for this forum! Make me laugh, my daughter (23) recently was joking about grocery store spring rolls (terrible stuff), my son is often joking around but recently brought 2 kittens into the house which are a constant source of chaos and amusement.   2. Parenting can be really stressful - how do you try to keep those stress levels down? Having a hard time with that honestly. It used to be walking with my wife to get fresh air and perspective (my daughter recently expressed that she fears being left alone in the house), breathing, watching lighthearted stuff like Ru Paul's Drag Race.  3. What led you to ReachOut Parents today? A therapist suggested I find an online forum of other parents who may understand the struggle. My daughter has BPD and it's been a rough go recently.  4. Whats your top tip for parents whose kids are about to enter teenage years? Don't ignore the warning signs. Living is more important than school, so if it's life or school, pick life. Set clear boundaries early and maintain them. I should have done that. I didn't. Hindsight.  5. Whats the best thing about weekends? Having a hard time with that right now honesty. All the days sort of blend, weeks become weekends. It used to be spending time with my family, long motorcycle rides or drives in the old car. We'll get there again, in time.  ... View more