The First 11 Golden Summers
from Brad Hook Podcast Hosted by Bradley Hook
There’s a popular idea that most of us only get about ten good summers at the end of our lives. But there’s another set of golden summers we rarely talk about — the first ones. In this reflection, I explore the idea of the first 11 golden summers: the brief window when your child is small, when you’re their hero, their safe place, and their favourite person in the world. I talk about time, presence, and the quiet truth that many of the most important moments in parenting don’t announce themselves as special — until they’re gone. This isn’t a message of guilt or perfection. It’s an invitation to notice what’s already here. And for parents whose children are older, it’s a reminder that history is not destiny — meaningful moments can always be created. If this resonates, I hope it encourages you to choose presence a little more often, while the season is still here.
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