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"Full-time parents" - Insights and a recommendation to watch an excellent series

In social networks, we are used to seeing a polished and perfect version of life: tidy houses, smiling and calm children, "fairy tale" relationships. But we all know this is just a thin layer of reality. And here comes the series "Full-time Parents" and presents us with what really happens – without filters, without embellishing, and without pretending.


"Full-time Parents" (Parenthood)

is an American comedic drama series that has captured the hearts of viewers worldwide. The series follows the Braverman family – an extended family with parents, children, and grandchildren – and portrays their daily lives with all their ups and downs.


With warmth and empathy, the series touches on subjects such as parenting, relationships, raising children on the autism spectrum, personal identity, struggling couples, and life in a family that is always supportive but not always perfect.

What sets "Full-time Parents" apart from other shows is its honesty: it shows that family is the place where there is the greatest support – but also plenty of challenges. This is a series that manages to make you laugh, feel moved, and remind you that the greatest loves in your life are found at home.


Perfect for anyone looking for a human, touching, and heartwarming series full of sincerity. ❤️ Have you watched it yet? What do you think? 😊


Here’s what I thought about the series


All the truth on the table – dishes in the sink and all of life’s dramasThis series does something very rare in an era where everything is measured by how good it looks on camera. It presents us with a true reflection of parenting and family life: the dishes really do stay in the sink, the children don’t always behave well, and reality, far from being "perfect," is part of humanity in all its strength.

Parents here are not only dealing with the usual struggles of daily life, but also with the most sensitive and significant issues of modern life. And that’s what makes the series so important and moving.


Themes that make the series relevant to everyone:

Autism and special parenting – The series sensitively portrays the complexity of raising children on the spectrum, describing the challenges without shying away from their two sides: the difficulty and the love.

Addictions – A tough subject handled with gentle humor and emotional depth. The series shows how these struggles affect an entire family.

Sexual identity and self-discovery – Instead of falling into clichés, it gives space to this topic, making anyone searching for their identity feel seen.

Couple relationships – It doesn’t present perfect romance but rather relationships that are worn down by stress and fatigue, yet still filled with warmth and genuine love.

Coping with aging parents – A challenge that is very close to many of us, depicted in a way that will have you identifying and tearing up.

Crises and small joys – Because that’s life itself, whether it’s moments where we’re on the verge of collapse or the big successes that suddenly make us feel like anything is possible.


Why am I even recommending you watch a TV series?

Because in an age where everything on social media seems perfect, "Full-time Parents" gives us permission to breathe and admit that life isn’t perfect – and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. On the contrary: that’s what makes life so beautiful. It’s funny, touching, and reminds us that being a parent isn’t just a full-time job – it’s the greatest gift, even if it comes with a million challenges.

A question for you:Do you also feel that social media creates pressure and portrays a perfect kind of parenting that doesn’t exist?


How do you cope?

What’s the one thing you’d most want included in a show about real family life?

This series is an invitation to peek into others’ lives and understand – in the end, we all face the same things, and that’s what connects us.

What do you think? 😊


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Ilana Cahana 

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