All parents have experienced the dreaded stranger coming up to them and saying, "Cherish these years; it goes by so fast." It can feel like a gut punch.

If you're exhausted and holding on to a thread, it can make you feel like a failure. If you're doing OK, it can leave you with a sense of dread that these are the best moments life has to offer, and it's all downhill from here. So let's unpack some potential reasons why people say this and how to think about it differently, starting with the why:

No matter their rationale for sharing, you have to deal with the emotional aftermath. To assuage any guilt or anxiety that it may cause, consider these points:

It can be hard not to take what people say personally or stew on it for days afterward. When you step back, though, hopefully, you can see that their comments say far more about them than you.

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When Strangers Say, “Cherish Your Kids, It Goes by So Fast”

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31.01.2024

All parents have experienced the dreaded stranger coming up to them and saying, "Cherish these years; it goes by so fast." It can feel like a gut punch.

If you're exhausted and holding on to a thread, it can make you........

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