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Scenario

When couples compete over who is more present with their children

My partner and I both work from home and we keep interrupting each other's time with our toddler because we each think the other one isn't being present enough, but really we're both anxious about missing these early years. Our vigilance about presence is making us tense with each other.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Two parents' shared anxiety about missing precious time is creating conflict instead of collaboration around presence.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Time and parenting — what it means to be there?”

Peri

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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