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Scenario

Whether children need constant parental engagement during play

I watch other parents constantly engaging with their toddlers and wonder if I'm neglecting mine when I sit quietly nearby while she plays independently.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The parent has mistaken intrusion for involvement, not understanding that loving presence can be offered through space as well as interaction.

Your guide for this
Nas
Nas works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

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Peri

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