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The Virtual Village - a space for parenting 'stuff'

The Virtual Village - a space for parenting 'stuff'

Hi everyone ☺

I'm guessing lots of people out there have heard the words "it takes a village to raise a child". It's one I believe in but one it seems many of us can really struggle with for lots of reasons. For those of us living with extra challenges like mental health related issues, it makes sense that being part of a strong and supportive network could be really helpful. I have found though, that extra challenges can make it extra challenging to find and be part of an understanding and supportive 'village' (and sometimes the people in our village are part of the issues/challenges - it can be a bit of a catch 22).
Maybe we could build a virtual kind of parenting support village here where we can share some of the ups and downs of raising kids, celebrate the good times, support each other through the not-so-good times, and connect with others who might "get it".
Tagging@Former-Member @Bubbles3 @Snowie @Former-Member @health4s @kv22 @Scarlet79 @CrazyTiger @defeatedmumma @Former-Member @NameUnknown (with no pressure to reply - more so you're aware that this space is here if you'd like to use it) and inviting anyone who'd like to jump in anytime to come along ☺

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with have my 4 step children which are all adults now @Snowie , that we all need encouragement and support and to know we are not alone xoxo

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@Shaz51 you are a sweety Shaz51. Take care of yourself.xxxx

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hello my sister @Bunniekins , how is you day going xxx

how are your boys going @Snowie xx

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Thanks for the tag @Shaz51

I had forgotten about this space.

My boys are starting to wind up and the holidays have not even started yet.

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Meltdowns and sulking are the new norm here at the moment. Which in turn manifests in the mother having meltdowns of her own and sulking.

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ohhh no @Determined , and with this virus , we are suppose to stay home

needs lots of things ready to enertained the kids

lucky you have a yard too that will help a little

what I came up with when my step children were young messed with mr shaz`s MI and OCD

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@Shaz51 Hello my sister Shaz51 and hello to @Determined :D. Just reading an interesting article on the abc news website about whether we are in a depression or a recession or neither ..... very interesting indeed. I think America is in deep trouble and if they are we are too

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@Harmony_seeker, how old is your son xx

come and meet some parents of all ages

@Bunniekins, @CheerBear , @Determined , @Snowie , @Loreli , @eth

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Hey @Shaz51

My kids are going ok, have been entertaining themselves pretty well. Will see how they are going in a weeks time however!!!!

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fingers crossed for you @Snowie

and one day at a time

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