Hi everyone! I’m so glad I found this forum, been feeling really alone. We have 2 excellent daughters, 16 and 17. They make us laugh all the time! I try and keep the stress down by reminding myself that these challenges won’t last, and by singing and moving my body. I found ReachOut Parents through some desperate Googling. Top Tip- find something to connect with your kiddo- anything! And start important conversations in the car. Weekends- reconnecting with the fam, getting to take them where they need to be, as a full time worker I don’t often have the time during the week. I’m hoping to find some support/advice about our 16 yr old, who is finding it challenging to get to school at all. Big plans for the future, but not much follow thru. We’ve tried everything- taking off any pressure, incentives, ( I know….) seeing a psychologist and medication for anxiety ( still happening, not sure how much it’s helping) the whole 9 yards, Nothing seems to work, and as teachers we find it doubly frustrating. The daily check in to see if school is happening today, then tying to stay positive when it doesn’t - it’s exhausting! Thanks for having me in the village! 🙏🏼😀
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