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Parenting & presence

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Parenting with Presence: Practices for Raising Conscious, Confident, Caring Kids

Our children can be our greatest teachers. Parenting expert Susan Stiffelman writes that the very behaviors that push our buttons—refusing to cooperate or ignoring our requests—can help us build awareness and shed old patterns, allowing us to raise our children with greater ease and enjoyment.

Susan Stiffelman, Eckhart Tolle (foreword)

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The Power of Showing Up: How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and How Their Brains Get Wired

One of the very best scientific predictors for how any child turns out—in terms of happiness, academic success, leadership skills, and meaningful relationships—is whether at least one adult in their life has consistently shown up for them.

Daniel J. Siegel, Tina Payne Bryson

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Before You Let Your Child Fail, Read This

It’s not easy to let our kids be less than perfect.

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FindCenter Being present, whether with children, with friends, or even with oneself, is hard work. But isn’t this attentiveness — the feeling that someone is trying to think about us — something we want more than praise?

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Simone Biles: My Family Sacrificed as Much as I Did for Me to Get to Rio | TODAY

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles tells TODAY that her family sacrificed as much as she did during her grueling gymnastic training. She says there was a lot of outside pressure on her before the 2016 Games even began, but because she’s “stubborn,” she was able to set it aside.

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5 Ways to Be a Great Mom, Even When You’re Overworked

Remembering what matters most means knowing that no matter what we achieve in life, those we love are the primary reason why we do it. Staying present for your kids in quality ways whenever you can makes all the difference.

Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin

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Presence, Parenting and the Planet | Dan Siegel | Talks at Google

Daniel J. Siegel

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Pretend Play Is Boring! How to Set Boundaries with Your Child Around Play (2020)

Listen, if you hate pretend play, then please know you’re not alone. This is probably the number one concern I hear from parents when it comes to play. In this video, I share some things to consider if you’re in this boat as well as practical tips on setting boundaries when it comes to play.

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Meditation Self-Compassion for Parents

This guided meditation from Yael Shy, founder and director of MindfulNYU, will help moms and dads cultivate self-compassion so they can be kinder and gentler with themselves.

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