It’s Not About Time, But About Times: Rethinking Family Visits

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I read something recently that stopped me in my tracks: “It’s not about time, but about times.” At first, I thought, Great, just what I need—another cryptic life mantra to overthink during my morning coffee. But then it clicked, and suddenly, I was re-evaluating every family gathering, road trip, and holiday dinner I’d ever attended.

Here’s the gist: When we think about our relationships—especially with parents and grandparents—we often comfort ourselves with how much time we have left. “Oh, there’s plenty of time to visit Grandma.” But is there?

What if, instead of measuring time in years, we measured it in visits?

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