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How do we help our daughter love an adopted child as if it were a blood sibling?

jenny — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:05:15 +0000

My husband and I have 1 beautiful little girl who has just started school. We have tried for years to have another but have just found out that isn’t going to happen, so we are now considering adopting. Will our daughter still love this other child as if it were a blood sibling? Have you experienced this as a parent or as a child? Suggestions on how to navigate this?

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Twins at School

betty — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:34:23 +0000

Do I send my twin to school in the same year?

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Stressed about HSC exams

rose — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 11:34:39 +0000

My daughter is coming up to her HSC. She has basically locked herself in her room and won’t come out except for a quick dinner. She is stressing so much about these exams. I know they are important but how can I help her relax a little?

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Teen Pocket Money…

rose — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 11:33:23 +0000

When do I stop giving my teens pocket money? Is there a set age or when they get their own job or…?

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Do all Teen Boys Eat This Much?!?!

rose — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 11:32:41 +0000

I know growing boys eat a lot but seriously! My 16 year old son eats about 4 times as much as I possibly could! I am not exaggerating! It’s nuts! Is that normal? I mean I could understand if he ate double, which is still a lot, but 4 times??

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Vegetarian Diet

bree — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:08:07 +0000

My 15 year old daughter has decided that she is going to be a vegetarian. Is that harmful to her health?

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Text Bully

bree — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:07:21 +0000

I noticed my daughter become upset when she read a message on her phone the other day. When I asked her about it she said someone had been messaging her nasty messages and she doesn’t even know who it is. What can I do?

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Mum Taxi

bree — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:06:06 +0000

Should I still be driving my 18 year old around to parties and what not?

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Teen Sex Talk

jane — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:08:44 +0000

Do I have a sex talk with my teens? I mean they already know how it all works I’m sure, but do I give them some do’s and don’ts or am I just going to embarrass them?

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Is caffeine ok for teens?

howard — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:03:53 +0000

Is it ok for my 14 year old to be drinking coffee or any of those other caffeinated energy drinks?