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Episode #11 – Challenge Title: The Gift of Presence – Guest episode: Meagan Bergeron
Welcome to Small Steps – a Podcast for Growing up Grown Ups.
These Small Steps will be simple, do-able and practical to help you relate to your young child in a healthy way as each of you grows. So hang around for some encouragement as you raise up your little one.
I’m Nanette Johnson, Minister to Preschoolers and their families at First Baptist Church Arlington.
This is Episode 11 of the Small Steps Podcast The Gift of Presence
This Episode is a little different format – I’m not by myself. I have the presence of a friend with me as my guest on this podcast. Meagan Bergeron is here to share some insight on The Gift of Presence! I love this play on words between Present – Presence & PreSENT. So we are going to pause here and have some conversations about being Present and being in the Presence of each other. Before we do that let me welcome Meagan to Small Steps Podcast.
Words to describe Meagan: Creative, teacher, connector of people, wise, & intentional
– Driven by loving and caring for others as individuals; quality; consistency; and making or providing a happy homelife
You have the privilege of being - mom to 3 active Boys, homeschooling, supporting ball games and leading at Bible Study Fellowship
Questions:
What are some of the first words that come to mind when I say “Presence” or “Be Present”?
How do you ground yourself so you can be Fully Present with family & friends?
What does it mean to Live in God’s Presence?
What choices have you made as a family to be more present with each other?
What are your top 3 ways of being present with your children?
In a society that lives with “heads down”. What qualities are you trying to train up in your children that help them relate to people?
How do you Gift others/neighbors with “Presence”?
The Good news is - you have time to be with your child. Be available and bless them with your presence.
As you repeat these Small Steps consistently, you will learn more about your child’s design and will be amazed by their growth. Their Growth depends on your Small Steps - as you too are Growing Up!
Doing life with less might seem to be a “less than” way of life. But the reality is “less is more” usually brings contentment. Listen in as Nanette shares ways to curb the “I need more” desires in order to raise children who are content and happy people.
Your child is instantly recording everything modeled around them. That reason alone, is why they need positive characteristics surrounding them all day, every day! What positive deposits are you making into your child’s life that will impact their future forever?
As humans, we might naturally gravitate to a more negative outlook which can translate to “NO” behavior. Training your child to find more “YES” behavior takes a lot of repeat guidance but it is so rewarding! Take a break and find ways to say YES as you guide your child through their small steps.
Your child’s heart is always absorbing. So how best should you guard, guide, and grow their heart? Nanette shares some deep thoughts on the importance of this vital organ. Listen in and be encouraged to guard your own heart while parenting little ones.
Description: Finding rest might be a real challenge in your household as you raise young children. It turns out, Rest is more than good sleep. Real rest is about finding Ease for your Soul. Listen in as Nanette shares some helpful tools for Grown Ups to be refreshed and hopeful.
The reality is, your child probably doesn’t think like you! Nanette shares three reality markers of young children to help parents check their responses. Responses based on facts can be more grace-filled than responses based on expectations.
Establishing a safe and happy atmosphere is vital for your child’s ability to trust. When the rich soil of trust is establish, a child’s confidence is more likely to grow and flourish. Listen in as Nanette shares some tangible ways to build trust.
Time is an interesting concept when raising little ones. Nanette Johnson encourages time to doddle!
Nanette Johnson shares positive, simple ways of establishing natural family rhythms around morning, evening & mealtime
Nanette Johnson gives practical, relatable steps to encourage those who are raising up infants – Kindergarten age children.