
Episode 120 | How to Stay Present... Not Perfect
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Abbie Pabon and Emily Enstad 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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