My mother-in-law visits every month and I spend the whole time planning activities to keep her entertained instead of just relaxing together and now these visits feel like work instead of family time.
More people experience this than they realize.
The pressure to create perfect experiences can transform natural family time into performative labor that serves no one.
“Where Are You with Time and love — being present with who you love?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.