Esther McCarthy: Why I’m going to make more of an effort to mind my friendships

Here’s to minding our friendships

Esther McCarthy: We can forget our own pals as we spend so much energy arranging our kids’ social lives. Picture: Emily Quinn

One new year’s resolution I vow to keep this year is to make time for friends. MY friends.

We can forget our own pals as we spend so much energy arranging our kids’ social lives, planning playdates, organising themed birthday parties, car pools, days out, giving the sitting room over to their buddies, and of course the newest addition to the roster, hosting ‘gaffers’.