Being With Our Children — A Gentle Guide to Presence & Regulation (PDF)

A gentle guide to presence, regulation, and relationship

Parenting often asks more of our nervous systems than we expect.

This workbook was created for parents who want to respond with more presence and less reactivity; not by striving for calm or perfection, but by understanding what’s happening in their bodies and relationships, moment by moment.

Being With Our Children blends simple nervous system science with reflective practices to support awareness, repair, and return – especially in the moments that feel charged, familiar, or hard to name.

This is not a program.
It’s not a method.
It’s a place to slow down and notice.

Inside, you’ll find:

A simple explanation of the nervous system and stress responses

Why regulation matters for adults as much as children

How parenting activates old patterns and embodied memory

Gentle ways to recognize your own signals and triggers

Micro-practices for returning to the present moment

Reflections on rupture, repair, and relationship

Integration of science and inner awareness

Spacious journaling prompts throughout

Format

Digital PDF

Designed for easy reading and reflection

Immediate download after purchase

About the author

Created by Krystal Jeffrey, writer and educator exploring presence, relationship, and meaning at the intersections of science, ecology, and everyday life.

This workbook may be for you if:

  • You want to understand why parenting can feel so triggering at times
  • You’re curious about nervous system regulation without labels or diagnoses
  • You value science, but don’t want rigid techniques or advice
  • You’re interested in reflection, presence, and meaning without ideology
  • You’re open to small shifts rather than big fixes

This workbook is not for you if:

  • You’re looking for step-by-step parenting strategies
  • You want behavioral tools to “fix” your child
  • You’re seeking certainty, rules, or a right way to parent

The tone is slow, grounded, and non-judgmental. You can move through it in one sitting or return to it over time.