ANSWERING LOADS OF QUESTIONS: Family Life, Instagram Changes & The Next 5 Years | Lily Pebbles

[@jessicafalzon9985]

I'm a Secondary School Teacher and I can tell you that kids thrive when their parents are involved in their children's education. Meaning, when there are meetings, parents' days, concerts, sports days, etc... try and be there. Every kid learns in a different way and likewise, every kid studies in a different way. Some highlight and take notes, others explain things aloud to themselves or their soft toys and others read and underline, just to mention a couple of studying tips. It's a trial and error process. Parents aren't expected to know everything, but if a child is stuck, re-read the teacher's notes or the textbook or search for an explanation on youtube. It's good to help the child to find a routine which suites him/her for the first couple of years but then, they should learn to become more responsible. They should be the ones who leave their phones in the kitchen while they study or do their homework in their bedrooms. Lastly, honesty and openness are really important in parents-children relationships, so they can feel free to ask for help whenever something is bothering them.

[@dianalee441]

I like your transparency and how you don’t just go with the crowd on social media. It’s great how you’ve always set appropriate boundaries for you and your family with regards to being a content creator; it is your prerogative to only share what you feel comfortable sharing with the world. It’s refreshing to see that you continue to be comfortable in your own skin and have a great outlook on the idea of aging gracefully.

[@conanblue32]

I really like this format! Actually, even for more "visual" type videos, I would often pay half attention to it and I just like listening to someone while I do my chores. I hope you do these types of videos more often; even the longer length is preferred!

[@Kbydfrsghusy]

Love your honesty and how you are not afraid of living a simple life . Also really appreciated the answer about pets. They are such a responsibility.

[@mnikmarie]

loved this. loving your content at the moment so so so much. feels really authentic to you, relatable and real. xx

[@abbieg3908]

On the botox front, I feel like influencers need to be honest about what they've had done IF they, then, proceed to do skincare advertisements because they are engaging in false advertising and, essentially, lying to their viewers about what results they can get with x skincare brand.

[@AshleyZieman]

Omg i could not agree more. Annoying as hell. People who promote skincare and get so much done and fail to say they do as much as they do. Stopped watching these people.

[@NjBou]

Exactly!!!

[@karolinaks4192]

Agree. I know people choose the career , but I think it would be so hard to do that job. People love to give feedback and can be so harsh. So many influencers I follow talk about their mental health or GI issues- I wonder how much of that can be attributed to how much scrutiny they are under.

[@AshleyZieman]

@@karolinaks4192 I definitely think that all the scrutiny and comments about everything they do or say is a contributing factor for poor mental health. It is never ok to berate someone. It is however in my opinion alright to give feedback or to point out false marketing. I rarely ever say negative things that don't actually have value. But yes it must be very har to put yourself out there online.

[@lucysweeney8348]

I've dipped in and out of this video when I could grab a few minutes here and there and have just thoroughly enjoyed the chat. I hope creators like you will always have a space for content like this!

[@agatkacienciala5909]

Loved this video, so nice to be able to listen to you talking and not worry I’m missing out on any important explanatory content (I’m a blind ‘viewer’)

[@sarahoaty1045]

Love this video - thank you so much Lily for being so honest. Would love more audible videos like this.

[@lottiewebster4829]

I love your perception of video. I think there’s a huge difference between digital creatives using videos in a way they want to communicate, versus people with platforms using a viral video to reproduce a video I’ve seen 1000 times. You nail how it should be!

[@jocannon8190]

'You don't need to be watching' BUT I STILL WATCHED 😂😂😂

[@Beccap1502]

Listening while I eat my breakfast and have my morning cup of tea, thank you Lily!

[@clare11]

I really love this 'audio only' style video Lily, please please do more of them. The perfect busy mum style video and I just can put it on and get on with everything

[@carethmatzenbacher6849]

I just love your outlook on life! It is so calming and real. Being a new mom I really appreciate your perspective and it has really helped me think about my parenting and perspective on my own life

[@rebeccacooper3509]

I love this format Lily. For you to just to grab a cuppa and sit and chat to us so we can fully follow along or just listen to in the background. I love it when you sit and talk with no prep because it comes across as super authentic, honest and you end up sharing really useful information and relatable life skills with us. No forced content, very real and normal. And it's so nice to hear some behind the scenes thoughts and feelings on the industry and on parenting. I feel like in the last few months you really seem to have come into your own, seem so much happier and talk so much more positively and from true life experience, it's really nice to see!

[@slovakgal]

i absolutely love your take on the content creation of videos vs photos vs reels. it's absolutely about what the message you're conveying is best suited to, and that's why I love what you're doing!

[@triciamonahan]

Lily I was stuck on an airplane and like you said, listen get about your day, it’s a chatty video. It was perfect. I rested and listen to your calming voice, and loved what you had to chat about. Especially when it came to your family. You are so grounded!! Share only what you feel comfortable. You don’t have to impress the internet, because your fans love you for the incredible person you are. I also agree your confidence is shining and love your video content. Thank you for being YOU ⭐️

[@rebeccahellwig5821]

One of the few very honest, authentic, realistic and relatable content creators! Thank you very much! Way to go!

[@hoooooolley]

Loved this format. Really relate to all your questions about how to parent a kid at school. Thanks for sharing real life in a normal way

[@emleroy706]

Thank you for posting early! I planned to listen while cleaning but ended up watching. Really intrigued about the not starting a brand subject you mentioned - look forward to that video! ❤️

[@carren9262]

I love the honest answer about pets. I feel like, as the person asking said, pets are so common there is almost an expectation that people have one. Like its "odd" for people not to. But it's become like a trend, everyone else has one so some people just do it because they see everyone else do it. But they take a lot of work and attention. Not just the 2 walks a day but training, fulfilment, mental stimulation etc. It is a lot and is a huge commitment. We'll done for acknowledging that and for knowing it is OK to not have a pet.

[@TheEiffelTowerGirl]

loved the idea of a more chatty video I can enjoy while doing laundry! ☺️ and i also love your q&a videos, please do more! 💙

[@MISSLEONAJB]

Hey Lily 🤗 loved this - thanks for being so open and honest 🥰 xxx

[@justyna5673]

The way you reason having/not having pets shows how responsible you are. More people should think about it this way. You know a pet is a family member and would need as much time and attention as any other family member. You are so right about it.

[@kathypaigex]

Loved this video format sprinkled in with your other content! I usually watch your videos when I get ready in the morning

[@Becca8116]

Really loved this video - the ‘audio’ format and also the authentic and personable content.

[@fatimaadam6700]

Loved this video!!! Also really appreciate how vulnerable and open you were. The question that mentioned how thankful they were for you being their escape during laundry/baby feeding/ chores etc, I can totally relate! Thank you and for sure more content like this please! X

[@creativerachel]

Really like this form of “audio vlog”- I’m always looking for things to watch/listen to in the background while I do work and bits & bobs, but find podcasts sometimes take too much concentration or are too niche. Also loved how in-depth all your answers were!

[@KarlaMendez28]

Loved your honesty in this video. I’m sorry for what you had to go through during the book release and that you weren’t able to enjoy such a huge milestone. Really hoping the podcast comes back, it was my favorite!

[@threewomenco.]

I watched the entire video, I was cleaning and doing laundry so it didn’t feel so lonely 😃. I’m sorry about your experience with your book, It sucks when one bad thing takes over over something so important, I can relate to you on something that I went through with my health I was diagnosed with a rare facial paralysis and when I think about those first months I can’t think about any of the good things because this one thing pops in my head and is just the worts feeling. But for me talking about it with my husband has been very healing. Thank you for your videos I’ll have you on my prayers and I wish you nothing but the best lilly

[@kittymukki]

For the „5 years“ question: you should check in a q&a from 5 years ago if someone asked such a question and see what your answer was compared to now. Also basically do that again and say where you see your life in 5 years 😅

[@agirlwithajournal]

Love this idea

[@ritazemgulyte3903]

Love this sort of video. Feels a bit like I’m listening to your podcast which I miss a lot! Fingers crossed you have a chance to bring it back like you said.

[@miawalker101]

Really enjoyed this. Thank You for being so open and honest, esp. on the cosmetic questions - the online community definitely needs for transparent people like yourself to make the internet a more enjoyable platform again.

[@paula19100]

Hi Lily, it had been a while since I had watched your videos (I have followed your content for years) and seeing this one made me realize why I started watching them in this first place. Your seem like such a genuine and thoughtful person, and although I am 27 years old and don't have kids, I am always interested in what you have to say. Anyway, I wanted to thank you for sharing your life and ideas with us. Great video, hope you do more of this kind of format soon :)

[@kalishabhanabhai3646]

I know this was meant to be more of a 'have in the background' video to listen to but I watched with my undivided attention and I felt so connected to you and you are such a rare and special 'digital content creator'. It made me feel like we were having a conversation over coffee or a drink and thoroughly enjoyed so thank you very much! I hope you do this again every so often.

[@msaditu]

About drugs and other heavy topics, one piece of advice I can give is to talk to them about everything from an early age. Answer any question they may have truthfully in an age-appropriate manner. My kid noticed a neighbour smoking and cigarette butts on the street when he was a toddler and asked what they were so I explained what they were and introduced the concept of addiction. Again, it needs to be age appropriate but if it's done from an early age and in a continuous manner (not just one conversation) there will be no coolness factor associated with any of this. There really is no topic that I am not be prepared to talk about, so he knows he can ask me anything. We are also lucky that the health curriculum is very good in schools here.

[@agirlwithajournal]

Re: surgery/botox transparency: I recommend Lorry Hill. Wonderful, respectful KZbinr with really high quality content. Her message is showing that "beauty" is attainable and wants to share more about procedures, prices, risks.. She talks about surgery, botox etc and takes celebrities as examples without shaming anyone. It helps so much to see what people probably had done when you personally would never spot the signs of it because they're so small but somehow everyone looks the same and different from their own prior self.

[@foreverlovehilary]

Yesssss Lorry is so knowledgeable and educational, 1 of my favorite channels

[@amazinglyace]

She is fantastic and also seems like a wonderful woman.

[@MaisieLemur]

Love this video Lily & the laid back vibes.

[@AdelK]

THANK YOU for making me get ready in the morning without having to constantly look aside at what's being shown on the screen and getting distracted hahaha, thoroughly enjoyed this video!

[@amandar3467]

Oh my god, I love this type of video!! Perfect length too

[@ggenc]

Really enjoyed this video! You seem to be happy creating content over the last few months/year, it's really nice to see you so at ease and being so creative! :)

[@stephanietuman5317]

I love this! I love having your videos to keep in the background to listen while I get things done and this was perfect!! Please never stop making content!!!

[@AmberHarkness]

LOVE this idea of a video … bring back the podcasts. This is exactly the content I want while I do the laundry or lay in the bath, something to listen to without needing to watch!

[@vanessssam]

Understand what you mean about not needing to share so much about yourself, but at the same time I think many creators do it because the more the viewer feels they know about the person they are watching the more connected and invested they feel to come back and watch more. Or at least this has been the case for me I think! This is a form of entertainment for many people, and the personal aspect might be why vlogs are so popular because it’s following along with someone’s day, or this type of video where you are sharing your opinions on different topics - these are my favourite :)

[@nenacecilia]

This is the absolutely best Sunday morning. 😊 Favourite digital content creator ever (😉).

[@shannon4180]

Loving your content across the board - so interesting, wonderful filmed and edited and relatable. This is a fun new format! You are killing it.

[@sabineeliskases8122]

The answer to my busy life: an audio video! How clever🍀

[@SamarkandChan]

Also if you have youtube premium you can close the app on your phone and still have the audio and download videos offline.

[@kristalaanemets4447]

This is perfect! Wanted to do my nails and a long video/audio from you is just what I wanted!

[@alanah6119]

Best video I've seen in ages, thank you for making the content you make!!

[@sarahadamson6202]

Loved the video and as some others have said I’m really enjoying your content at the moment. Feels very honest and authentic and not like you are trying to project some kind of perfect life (like many others do on here!) also love your approach to life things like parenting and your relationship and it’s refreshing to hear sensible things from someone around my age who isn’t just feisty and dramatic! I definitely enjoy the longer videos that keep me company while I’m doing something else. Love things like house sort out when you talk through the space and clear things out, general vlogs, q&a, chatty videos on certain topics. Also love your beauty videos and reviews of different things too!

[@juxtaposition_and_dogs]

I adore you and have grown with you. I don’t know you fully, but I feel like a little bit as I’ve watched over the years. Loved this style video. 🖤

[@Mayah862]

Brilliant concept Lilly 🥰🥰🥰

[@lizfawcett2525]

What you said about botox! Those are my exact thoughts! But I also find it sad that it's becoming the norm..and a lot of it looks weird...I don't want my daughter to feel that she has to do that one day...so I think I will abstain and stay natural.

[@meg7665]

Yay! 40min video, great way to finish off my Sunday night 😍

[@grownnearrainier1617]

I really appreciate being able to witness your growth. It's so bizarre to have gone through the pandemic in isolation, and then to come out of it and realize how much I've grown in isolation. It's a little unnerving for my own community. I resonate a lot with your own experience, and I agree that it's definitely a total mind-mess to have a child! A wonderful, exhausting mind-mess. :)

[@dauriagroux-holt4028]

"Oh, look! A lovely spider!" Had me lolling :)

[@helainawalmsley4225]

I've always thought how beautiful your mum and grandma are when you show them so completely agree with everything you said there! I love what you said that as a parent the best we can do is care!! Gonna take that with me for sure 😉❤️

[@jessicamasters8712]

Love the format of this video! Perfect to have on in the background as I crack on with chores x

[@anyejansenvanrensburg]

Thanks for the great video. Interesting view on the showing of kids' faces. Never thought of it that way. Such valid points and very important as parents to keep their children safe.

[@abbydavies1885]

I loved this video so much! It was like a podcast and I love a long KZbin video. Please keep it up Lily! ❤️

[@philippawood5047]

I absolutely loved this (and in a dream world I would ask you to do it as a second video in addition to your usual content, but I respect you having 2 kids and a husband and a generally busy and full life to live already!). I hope your mum *does* watch it - she will see what an incredible woman she has raised, you seem like you have a really good sense of who you are, your values and what you want out of life and that is really cool.❤

[@harpreetsehmbi5308]

love this! kept me company cooking and ironing. love your realism. x

[@ankigatoni6967]

I love your q&a videos, they always make miss my friends! It s like I am making conversation with you, agreeing, commenting, sharing. Thank you for sharing yourself with us. And the t-shirt, I ❤. I am so into t-d at the moment...

[@LoraHullx]

I really loved this format! Thank you for keeping me company on my dog walk this morning ❤️

[@ohmygoditsagiraffe]

Listening to this as I get ready for a wedding (second wedding of the weekend !!). Perfect timing

[@northernbelle0488]

I love audio only videos!!! Such a brilliant idea.

[@samanthaevans7638]

Loving this video and how natural you are and honest. . I'm same about transition clothing not knowing what to wear .

[@lisawright1397]

I don’t usually like chatty videos but a lot of those questions and answers I found really interesting. Thanks for being so honest x

[@lanouvellevague1]

Best part of my Sunday afternoon. Such a chill talk!! Please do more of those! 🥰

[@sarah_vrg]

thanks for sharing your thoughts on so many different topics - i very much enjoyed this video! have a nice day Lily😊

[@mootmovies6372]

Thanks for answering my question Lily! So sorry for all you went through around the book release. I've been subscribed since 2014 and I love your content more and more as time passes. 💙

[@gabrielaprusak3811]

40 minutes!!!!! Yay, I'm so happy 😍

[@TrijntjeEisses]

Love this! Exactly what I'm looking for in a video these days ❤️

[@stylebyliberty3683]

I loooove the audio only video concept!!! I love listening while doing stuff and also hate missing the visuals. 😂

[@thelostheroine514]

Love your Q&As. You always have such interesting and realistic answers.

[@deelot1]

I like this particular format

[@VampireHunterC]

Great video Lily! I really enjoyed this kind of video and it went on very quickly. Thanks for answering so many questions x

[@Cozyknitsandreads]

Thank you for sharing! Love the concept of audio vlogs :)

[@EmilyHeartsCookies]

So excited for this - came at a perfect time :) And thanks for sharing, Lily

[@ronibt]

Lovvvvve this format! Perfect for me getting about my day 💗

[@ceriselizabeth8412]

Your hair is looking so healthy! Love dark hair on you

[@MissSeaworld8]

Listening while making and eating dinner :) BTW your hair looks amazing!

[@shaniametcalf2959]

First impression-thank you for the “audio vlog” graphic on the thumbnail!! Very helpful and considerate!

[@kellyh3295]

hahah so weird - im literally unpacking the shopping and needing EXACTLY this, well done coming up with a name for it!

[@felicitypartridge8676]

Loved the format of this video. Xx

[@sarahibowles7934]

My grandma would always say: the opinions of others regarding you are not of your business 😅 Loved this video and thanks for sharing your life with us.

[@infiniteteni]

Loved listening to this while I was going about my evening! :)

[@angeliaquino9759]

Hi Lily, thanks so much for this video - loved the format (exactly what I needed!) and for sharing 💖💖💖

[@ismettopalovic4479]

This was a really great video! More of this please. Maybe you have a topic or a 'product' that you are passionate about and want to introduce us to. Or maybe suggested, broader topics. Or this q&a style. Great idea this audio video👍🏻

[@mmoto22]

Loved this format. More, please! 🥰

[@Nillenful]

I love that idea! You’re gonna make laundry so much bearable!! 😍🙏🏼

[@JennyHarang]

I loved this format of video!

[@SamarkandChan]

Love this format, hope it becomes a regular occurrence. 😊

[@asq4867]

I like your take on getting work done Lily

[@hoyjustine]

Made a yummy lunch while listening! Love this format Lily!!

[@870scarlett]

I love this so much lily!!!

[@Saltwatergirl777]

Oh my goodness I loved this style of video!!!

[@emiliewalker555]

Really enjoyed this format, Lily!

[@SallyBoebally]

This is such a great format! Love it! Please do more of these 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@priyankagaudette]

Hi Lily, like the video. Was wondering if you and Anna could be food critics? I liked how you made critiques on some food you got in one of your recent videos and really liked it, I thought that it would be a fun video collaboration!