Hi lona_RO,   Thank you for reaching out.   We have connected with both a GP and Pediatrician.   My daughter is currently in the care of the most amazing Theraphist.   I found support in calling Parents Line Victoria, but am second guessing my decisions.   I am a single parent and do not have anyone to buffer/advise on how to navigate tricky situations.   I look forward to receiving your email.   Kindly Chasing Rainbows ... View more

1. How old are your kids and what is one thing they've done recently that made you laugh? My daughter is 14yo, so sad that I can not remember at time. 2. Parenting can be really stressful - how do you try to keep those stress levels down? Meditate, walk the dog, but I feel that I am at the point where even this is not helping. 3. What led you to ReachOut Parents today? An episode last night where I found my daughter bed empty and found her down an alley way 10 minutes from home, in the car ride home she bite me and I felt that what she wanted to do was go out and to be honest rather than the threats to kill her self or needing to walk at night to relieve her anger, there is so much lying, I eventually took her to the park that she was travelling to and left her there. She called me up 30 minutes later to pick her up. I have taken a phone away while she is a sleep. This was done even after she knew that yesterday my best friend passed away, the lack of empathy is alarming. 4. Whats your top tip for parents whose kids are about to enter teenage years? Eat dinner together and family time is not negotiable. 5. Whats the best thing about weekends? A sleep in and freedom. ... View more