My teenage kids and I used to have movie nights where we'd all pile on the couch and make fun of bad films together, but now they're either too busy or too cool for family time. When we do manage to get together, everyone's on their phones and I feel like I'm forcing them to participate in something that used to be natural.
More people experience this than they realize.
The rituals that once created connection now highlight the distance, and the parent doesn't know whether to let go or fight for what was.
“Where Are You with Adult play — how to reclaim it?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.