When you are trying to be fully present and just be with your kid, does your body feel resistant? You've learned all about the importance of being present, but you still feel unable to relax and not think about your never-ending to-do list. Happiest YOU Masterclass (free) Watch Here ️ https://grow.slowishparenting.com/happiest-you-masterclass All my Offerings (Coaching, Courses + Parenting Resources) ️ https://slowishparenting.com/workwithme/ - Mentions from this Video: Calming Tools: https://grow.slowishparenting.com/calming-tools Calm Mama Blueprint: https://grow.slowishparenting.com/calm-mama-blueprint @AlisonArmstrongVideos Myth of Normal: https://amzn.to/3Osi6wD The Workout Witch: https://collabs.shop/0kddes Awaken: https://grow.slowishparenting.com/awaken Ruth Lainus: https://www.ruthlanius.com/ Brene Brown - The Gifts of Imperfection: https://amzn.to/4rttWVF The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: https://amzn.to/3OqmXOS My Favorites (books/Products) + Free Resources: https://slowishparenting.com/resources/ Contact/Social Media: https://slowishparenting.com/contact-me/ -My Story If you are new here, my name is Alexis! I'm a mom of (almost) three kiddos and a parenting coach. After hitting rock bottom with postpartum rage, I was able to find joy and happiness in in motherhood again. It's become my mission to help parents show up with peace even in the most challenging moments with their children. On my channel you will find encouragement through overwhelm, burnout, and overstimulation as a stay-at-home mom, slow living with kids, overcoming postpartum and mom rage, stoping anxiety, mom guilt and shame, how to regulate your nervous system, and a little bit of (real life) motherhood inspiration in between. In this video I share about: why being present feels so hard as a mom, why I can’t be present with my child, why my nervous system won’t relax as a mom, how to be more present with your kids as a mom, how to enjoy motherhood again, how to slow down and be present with your kids, motherhood feels harder than expected, reconnecting with yourself as a mother. Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:33 Finding my Inner Presence 5:10 You are the EXPERT 6:26 Why do I struggle with being present? 9:55 My Body Won’t Relax 12:25 Holistic Approach to Presence 13:45 How the Brain affects being Present 21:05 Integrate the body 27:28 We Need HOPE + Encouragement 32:11 How do we heal? FTC - This video is not sponsored. Although the links in this description may have some affiliate links, but all of the opinions are honest and my own! Disclaimer: The Slow[ish] Parenting podcast is ONLY for educational purposes. This is not medical or mental health advice. Please get the guidance of a trusted qualified provider to help you make decisions that will best support your life. By listening, you are agreeing to take responsibility for your interpretations and decisions.