Family

In this tag group you can find all posts related to Family.

Some of the most popular articles from this tag group are:
– What My Elders Taught Me About the Importance of “Thank You”
– I’m Celebrating My Biggest Gift!
– Motherhood and My Journey With Self-Care
– Why Christmas Holds a Special Place In My Heart
– The Great “I got my parent’s bad genes” Hoax!

I’ve already talked about my decision to leave Japan at the peak of my career because I wanted to start a family, and if you’re thinking “You didn’t have to give up your career to start a family, that’s ridiculous!” you’d be right, I didn’t have to. And with the risk of sounding incredibly naive… I didn’t know that back then. In my mind it was either career or family, balancing the two was not an option, there was no in-betweens…

A family of two whit a baby.

Cover for the blogpost "The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is just a little extra" featuring three photos of Fumiko and her daughter Nina making fun faces.

Why A Down Syndrome Diagnosis Was The Best Thing That Happened To Me

I owe who I am today primarily to my daughter. My journey to becoming this person was not an easy one. I had to first go through the most terrifying and painful moments of my life and let go of all fears and expectations. When I was in my late 30’s I was very focused

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Photo showing Fumiko Takatsu looking up with hand under her chin and smiling while reflecting on her most special Christmas memory

Why Christmas Holds a Special Place In My Heart

Two Conversations I Had With My Future Father In Law Before He Was Diagnosed With A Terminal Tumor I have many fond memories of when I was younger, celebrating Christmas with my brothers. But my most special Christmas memory is from when I met my parents-in-law during my first holiday season together with Henry. Coming

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A woman in front of group of women with raised hands teaching a face yoga class. Fumiko Takatsu on balancing family and career.

How to Balance Career and Family

Family or a career, always a tough choice, isn’t it? Believe me, with some balance, it doesn’t have to be! If you’re in your mid 30s or younger you’ll probably be scratching your head as you’re reading this, thinking “I can’t relate… sorry” but if you’re in your 40s, 50s or 60s, it will ring

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