By learning to become present TOGETHER, through the vehicle of ART, we develop a practice of empathy that heals…
The Present Family is a resource for families seeking creative outside-the-box ways to grow & connect.
Why ART helps us grow & connect:
The camera is a portal into the present moment.
The camera invites us into curiosity— it is our magnifying glass for what we choose to focus on. What we have learned through neuroscience research is that— what we choose to focus on expands and, in essence, becomes the world we live in.
We can use the camera as a tool for good by pointing it toward someone I want to grow closer to— like my partner or my kids.
By picking up the camera, looking through the viewfinder and directing all of my sensory input toward that person, I learn to see them differently.
All of the rest of life fades away and all I see is THE BEAUTY OF THEM.
The camera opens a portal to a place I can see with my heart (rather than letting my often dysregulated nervous system haphazardly direct my focus). When we learn to direct our compassionate curiosity to those we love, we connect in ways we never could have imagined.
Join us as TOGETHER we exit survival mode
& enter the present moment…
This video is how The Present Family came to be/our backstory (turn sound ON):
As parents, it can feel impossible to be truly present with our kids because of constant overwhelm & distractions.
Living in Survival Mode can steal our capacity for personal creativity, emotional vulnerability & the nourishment of shared joy.
Our belief is that by learning to become present TOGETHER, through the vehicle of ART, we can develop a practice of empathy that heals.
Practicing Presence as a family helps to…
Establish calm in the home.
Combat anxiety and fear.
Recover a sense of wonder.
Creatively embrace challenges.
Connect from a place of peace.
Experience joy as a family.
“When we treat children's play as seriously as it deserves, we are helping them feel the joy that's to be found in the creative spirit. It's the things we play with and the people who help us play that make a great difference in our lives.”
—Fred Rogers
Included in each module of our basic course: The Present Family Toolkit
Learn the Science & A Heart to Heart
Every lesson will have video training for parents explaining the in-depth research behind the weekly themes, scientific benefits of our uniquely-designed Practices as well as personal sharing from Joy & Donny about their own experiences.
Presence Practices
The entire Prouty family explains & demonstrates the FUN & SIMPLE Presence Family Practices. Our goal is to encourage calm & connection. Some of the lessons are actually taught by our kids for your kids! There are also a few support videos just for parents.
Themes of focus in The Present Family Toolkit:
Module 1: Imagination
Module 2: Breath
Module 3: Sunlight
Module 4: Mindfulness
Module 5: Laughter
Module 6: Music
Module 7: Grounding
Module 8: Compassion
Included in The Present Family Toolkit:
“The ABC’s of Presence” Printable Card Set
We worked with the incredibly talented illustrator Holly Stewart to design this custom hand-drawn set of 26 unique cards to further inspire and remind your family of the lessons taught within the course. The images can also be printed out larger to be used as coloring pages which is SO FUN for both kids & adults!
The Present Family Toolkit
Previously sold for $279
8-Module Self-Study Experience
Access to Video Curriculum
The ABC’s of Presence Printable Card Set (pdf)