Recently at a Robins Real Housewives event, Robin, Terry and Bob heard a heart breaking story from step mum Patrice and a hard lesson in tough love.

Do you think tough love is necessary? Does it work?

The team called on our resident counsellor Heidi Sommer-Ball to talk about tough love parenting and how hard it can be.

For more information or to contact Heidi please visit her website at www.heidiscounselling.com.au.

As always if you or anyone you know is struggling or needs help Lifeline are always available on 13 11 44.