If you work with any working parents right now be mindful of one thing. We are tired. December is here which for many of us means planning Christmas, kids presents and school holidays. We’ve packed hundreds of lunches, done hundreds of school drops, attended hundreds of sports games and swimming lessons and we’re still working hard to succeed at work and close the year out on a high. We don’t want pity or special treatment but sometimes a little extra “how are you?” can make all the difference. Above all, be kind 🙏
Literally just drove to our shipping container to get our decorations - mainly the dam elf!
Aint just December, Ben. I'm always tired 🫠
Amen - 4yr old and 2yr old at home and this hits deep 😂
I feel you Ben Ryrie there is a wonderful kindness in this post.
It’s such a hard month for many isn’t it? Parents are exhausted. Childless people can feel excluded. Those who have lost love ones are experiencing a different grief. Contracts come to calendar year end with job uncertainty. Carers of all sorts are managing guilt with work, leave, activities, etc. for the season of joy a little kindness can go a very long way.
This should apply to everyone equally regardless of whether or not they’re parents, your struggles and challenges this time of the year as a result of YOUR choice to be a parent isn’t more special or superior than what non parents (by choice) like me go through Also you DO want special treatment that’s why you’re posting this and you cannot convince me otherwise, it’s bad enough that you’re entitled at least be honest about it
Spot on Ben Ryrie
Thank you. So much. I needed this.
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2wI listened to Hamish Blake on his podcast how others dads dad the other day and he fist pumped another dad who was wrangling two kids while shopping. I do this all the time now when I see any parents on the grind. Always gets a great smile or laugh and thanks!