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TEEN MENTAL HEALTH
I am seeking a southside GP, probably male, with an awareness of and understanding for teen mental health. I have a 15 yr old son, whom I think, needs to go on a MH plan asap. He is a very wary kid and will shut down completely with someone who he does not trust or respect.
 
STUCK IN A RUT PARENT
Hi CMs, I feel like I am stuck in a rut as a parent. I feel like I enjoy being a parent about 20% of the time. The rest feels like a drag going from one task to another, and then in between dealing with the kids emotions. I can’t help but look forward to the day I get my freedom back. To feel not guilty about having time for me again. I go through phases where I’m ok with the sacrifices that come along with motherhood, and then times where I struggle with how consuming it is.
 
ECZEMA ADVICE
Hey Mums! I need some advice on how to tackle my young child’s eczema. It’s causing them discomfort and irritation, and I’ve tried a few things already without much success. Do you have any effective strategies or remedies to manage and reduce eczema symptoms in young children?  
 
WHAT’S THE FUNNIEST THING YOUR CHILD HAS SAID TO YOU?
Becky: You won’t believe the laugh I had when I told my 6 yr old that I was expecting our 3rd child. He goes, “You’ve gotta be joking, Mum! Do you know how tough it is to raise 3 kids?”   
 
WHY DON’T THEY TEACH SIGN LANGUAGE AT SCHOOLS?
Hi Canberra mums,
Why do we teach kids French/Spanish at school?
Why don’t they teach kids sign language at school?
Just wanted to know.