Episode 2: Presence Over Perfection
Perfection isn’t the goal. Presence is.In a world that praises productivity and performance, it’s easy to bring that same pressure into our parenting. But what if the most powerful gift we can offer our children is our calm, attuned presence?…
Perfection isn’t the goal. Presence is.
In a world that praises productivity and performance, it’s easy to bring that same pressure into our parenting. But what if the most powerful gift we can offer our children is our calm, attuned presence? In this episode, we explore how parenting becomes a sacred space when we stop trying to fix—and start learning to be with.
FROM THIS EPISODE:
“What if our presence is more powerful than our pressure?”
Mentioned in the Episode:
Dr. Dan Siegel – The Power of Showing Up
→ Introduces the idea of “mindsight,” attunement, and relational neuroscience in parenting.
Mark 10:13–16 – Jesus welcomes the children
→ A picture of presence over dismissal.
Luke 8:43–48 – Jesus pauses for the woman who touched His robe
→ Demonstrates attuned attention and healing presence.
The Pressure to Fix vs. the Power to Be With
→ Why silence, eye contact, and curiosity change everything.
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