"Life is always in the mix of joy and grief, and those things coexist. But this is how I’m going to deal with it." - Joanne De Simone In this episode of the Child Life On Call Podcast, Joanne De Simone shares her journey as a parent raising two sons with...
Episode 120 | How to Stay Present… Not Perfect
Podcast Show Notes
Abbie Pabon and Emily Enstad from Present Not Perfect share their motherhood journeys through the pandemic, how it shaped their careers and how they created a company that gives hands on tools to help children regulate and express their emotions. In this episode, you will learn more about:
+Learn how to empower children with tools and strategies they can access in moments of dysregulation.
+How to be self-compassionate as a parent
+Learn about current barriers for parents, and how connection, coregulation, and creativity are pillars to supporting social emotional learning with kids.
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