Finding meaning and purpose in a world of hurry and hustle
When one of my kids was in kindergarten, he spent months begging to learn karate. When we finally signed him up, he wanted to quit after two classes. My husband and I were at a loss. Do we let him give up or push him to keep trying? we asked ourselves. And how will our decision affect him in the future?
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The sounds of summer are all around — the splash of the pool, the sizzle of the grill, and the two words parents dread hearing: “I’m bored!”
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This Mother’s Day, many moms will hear a familiar phrase: “Thank you for doing the most important job in the world.”
As a mother of two kids, I appreciate the sentiment. Plus, it’s nice to have a day that celebrates moms, especially when so much of our labor feels invisible.
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Raising kids is hard work. And, dads, you have been stepping up more than ever. You are more involved and spend more time with your kids than in previous decades. And you are now as likely as moms to view parenting as central to your identity.
And while there’s been a lot of attention on how hard the pandemic has been for moms, dads have also been carrying a heavier load during the pandemic—and it hasn’t been easy on you either.
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