When ‘hurry up’ is a habit

AS working parents, many of us measure our days by efficiency. Mornings are rushed, evenings are fragmented, and “hurry up” quietly becomes a household mantra. In the process, meaningful time with our children often turns into task-based supervision rather than genuine connection.

Like many mothers, I juggle work deadlines with parenting responsibilities. The most comforting moment of my day is picking up my daughter from school, when her excitement briefly slows the pace of every-thing else. Yet by evening, unfinished work and digital distractions often compete with family time, leaving little room for patience.