I have always enjoyed spending time with my parents. I am very close with my family, perhaps unusually so; when I was still living with my parents prior to getting married, we would eat lunch and dinner together almost every day. I acknowledge how this is not the norm, especially with most families these days … More Spend time with your loved ones while they’re still here
My sister and I were raised by what some may consider ‘old-school’ parents. My mom and dad were, and are, tough, but simultaneously fair, and they raised us in a way to ensure we would carry valuable traits over into our adult years. Both of my parents are Baby Boomers, and while their age classification … More Comparison: not always a thief of joy
I came across a Reel via Instagram recently that got me thinking. It depicted a young man, probably around my age, who was discussing the concept of people-pleasing, and he drew an interesting parallel between the concept itself and parenting – he explained how, in most cases, people who consider themselves people-pleasers in their adult … More People-pleasing and parent-pleasing: a tricky union
Spending time with my parents is quite honestly one of my favourite things to do. I’ve always enjoyed being in their company, but I feel as though my appreciation for the time I spend in their company has only grown as I’ve gotten older, believe it or not. A lot of people are taken aback … More Spending time with parents as a young adult
For many of us young adults, our parents are becoming older. Perhaps they’re nearing their fifties or sixties, or maybe they’re older still. Regardless of their exact age, for many of my friends close to my own age, our parents are ageing, and this natural occurrence can cause us a bit of distress once we … More Here’s how to spend more time with your parents
After having a conversation with a good friend of mine the other evening, I came to the realization that motherhood, specifically for new or first-time moms, is not discussed nearly enough in contemporary society. Postpartum depression, frustration, loneliness and isolation are things that can impact a woman shortly after she gives birth, yet no one … More Why is no one talking about motherhood?
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