Easy, Honest Way to Show Parents, “I see you. I care."
A Way to Honor Insight
You and your parent receive an engaging story that is six minutes long by email each week.
It may be about an aging topic you haven't previously discussed with your mom or dad.
It's your opportunity to tap and recognize your parent's wisdom and insight.
A Conversation Starter
Each uplifting story offers a discussion question about a successful aging topic.
Using that prompt for phone calls, emails or visits can helping you more easily share personal memories in a relaxed, loving way -- even though, at first, you may not know what to say.
A Consistent Reminder of your Love
Go beyond a one-time, temporary gift. Instead, provide lasting reassurance for your parent.
All year long, weekly stories become reminders that say, "I'm thinking of you" and "I understand you," strengthening your bond, regardless of the travel distance between you.
You feel "seen." Your parent feels "seen." You're a gentle companion for Mom and Dad.
Stories Approach Aging With Dignity
But that doesn't mean this stuff is stuffy. Many stories bring up a serious topics but present predicaments that can bring a good laugh.
You'll Both Say: “Yes — that’s what aging feels like.”
No Lectures or Forums to Attend
These stories are insightful without being preachy. They're just down-to-earth insights most of us eventually discover as we age.
Gain a Better Understanding of your Parent’s Perspective
Understanding leads to caring, and caring leads to empathy. Meaningful stories can be an easy way for making that transition.
Paving the Way to Easier Transitions
Switching parenting roles, when needed, is not easy.
But sharing meaningful stories about that transition can make handling difficult situations a little bit easier.
That comes from addressing key issues of aging through story sharing. A meaningful story, at the right time, can be help each of you feel understood.
Take Advantage of Opportunities Only You Can Recognize
Dealing with an issue you need to address right now? Quickly select an appropriate story from Jim's 100-story archive; share it with your parent.