My family thinks Sunday dinners should be phone-free presence time, but my teenager says forcing her to be present just makes her resentful and more disconnected, and honestly I think she might be right. We all want connection but we're not sure how to create space for it without demanding it.
More people experience this than they realize.
A family is learning that true presence cannot be mandated and may require a completely different approach to togetherness.
“Where Are You with Time and parenting — what it means to be there?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
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