Reader! Hello.

Let's dive straight in....

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​This week, talk to your kids about…prioritising & missing out.

Okay, so let's talk FOMO. We have been having some big conversations with our teens about managing their time - especially in relation to school work vs socialising! Relate?

By the *third* iteration of the *same conversation* this week, I just wanted to say, "The. Answer. Is. No." when I walked into our bedroom to hear my husband on the phone coaching our child through the options, helping them with their time blindness, and generally being very patient (which was the total opposite of my headspace at that minute).

The phone was handed to me, and we had a conversation about the very boring fact that sometimes you need to miss out on things because something else is more important - aka dealing with FOMO. We talk about this a lot, but here was a chance to actually apply it that I almost missed, because I was tired.

In the end, a good decision was made; and having made the decision themselves, said child was happy. BUT the whole situation highlighted two things for me:

1. If we want to raise kids with strong EQs, we need to give the time and headspace to these conversations.
2. Doing this when we are stretched thin is extremely hard; we can't do it alone.

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​Listen to Death, Sex Money: When You Care: The unexpected magic of caring for others​

I was introduced to the term "care feminism" this week and instantly wanted to know more! This podcast was a great introduction to the concept. It's an interview with Elissa Straus, author of the book "When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others", and it won't surprise me if you find yourself, your ideas and even some of your questions reflected in this conversation. I also listened to this interview with Elissa, which was also thought-provoking and a bit shorter (also more focused on mothers).
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Eat, Annabell Crabb's, Salted Caramel Crack​
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​I am a huge fan of low-effort, high-impact recipes, and this one ticks all the boxes!

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Sing along to Callin' to Karma by Six Foot Blonde​

If you don't follow me on social media, you will have missed me crowdsourcing some tunes. Thanks so much to those who sent in suggestions (this song is one of them and went straight on my 16yos playlist when she heard it)!

Also, I've gotten a bit excited: We're going to have our own playlist! Keep commenting here or replying to this email with your favourite songs, and I'll share the playlist next week. Fun!

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Get home and drink: Okay, hear me out, let's talk about Sherry. I know your mind might have gone straight to granny territory, but I was reintroduced to it a little while ago and have decided it is the perfect aperitif!

I started with the sweeter Pedro Ximenez option and then moved to a slightly dry but still fruity Pennyweight Oloroso. I was thinking about what to suggest for this section this week *while I was drinking this!* Honestly, my brain confounds me sometimes! Get your Sherry on, folks!

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Ok, that's it for this week! If you want to share this issue of The Sunday Five via text, social media, or email (then please do!) Just copy and paste this link: https://skipping-girl.ck.page/posts/the-sunday-five-july28​

Have a great week Reader (and don't forget to send me your playlist suggestions!)

Louisa​
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