Episode 2: Presence Over Perfection

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Parenting doesn't have to be about getting everything right—it can be about being present in the moment with our children. Julie Ann Luse explores how shifting from perfection to presence can transform our parenting approach and build stronger neurological connections with our kids.

• The overwhelming pressure parents feel to get everything right
• How fixating on control often disconnects us from our children
• A personal story about choosing presence over fixing problems
• Research showing how parental attunement shapes children's brain development
• Biblical examples of Jesus demonstrating the power of presence
• A simple practice: asking "What do you need right now?" and then listening
• The neurological and spiritual benefits of being fully present with our children

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