You Don’t Have to Be a Perfect Parent: The Power of Connection, Repair & Relational Health

<p><strong>What if raising a thriving child isn't about getting parenting right, but about connection?</strong></p><p>In this episode <strong>Meg Faure</strong> speaks to paediatrician and <strong>professor of paediatrics at Georgetown University, Dr David Willis</strong>, about early relational health. The powerful role that connection, attachment, co-regulation and meaningful moments play in a baby's development.</p><p>They also unpack some of the challenges facing modern parents, including the loss of the village, information overload, technology and the pressure to be a “perfect” parent.</p><p>Most importantly, Dr David offers a deeply reassuring message to parents who feel they have already made mistakes:</p><p><strong>It is never too late to repair.</strong></p><p>Relationships are built through thousands of small moments that don't need to be perfect, they simply need to happen.</p><p>And when things go wrong, there is always another opportunity to reconnect.</p><p></p><p><strong>IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN</strong></p><ul><li>Why modern parents may be experiencing more pressure than previous generations</li><li>Why parents don't need to constantly “intervene” to support their child's development</li><li>Why eye contact, reading, talking, feeding and everyday routines can become powerful moments of connection</li><li>Why repair may be more important than perfection</li><li>How the loss of the traditional “village” has changed the parenting experience</li><li>Why parents should spend less time trying to know everything and more time being with their baby</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>ABOUT THE GUEST</strong></p><p><strong>Dr David W. Willis</strong></p><p>Dr David Willis is a paediatrician, developmental-behavioural paediatrician and leading voice in the field of early relational health.</p><p>He is a professor of paediatrics and psychiatry at Georgetown University and leads <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://nurtureconnection.org/">Nurture Connection</a>, an impact network focused on advancing early relational health and strengthening connections between children, families and communities.</p><p>Follow Dr David Willis on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-w-willis-md-73476914/">LinkedIn</a>.</p><p></p><p><strong>ABOUT THE SENSE BY MEG PODCAST</strong></p><p>Sense by Meg is a weekly podcast for parents who want evidence-based, compassionate guidance. Hosted by OT &amp; author Meg Faure, each episode brings expert insight and real-world experience to help parents feel informed and supported.</p><p>The podcast is proudly associated with <strong>Parent Sense</strong>, the all-in-one parenting app for routines, sleep, nutrition and expert advice. Download it <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://parentsenseapp.onelink.me/G6HA/bkm3j9tt"><strong>here</strong></a> and use code <strong>SENSE50</strong> for 50% off.</p><p></p><p><strong>FOLLOW US</strong></p><p><strong>Meg Faure</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/megfaure.sense/">Instagram</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-faure/">LinkedIn</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://megfaure.com/">Website</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Parent Sense</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/parentsense.app/">Instagram</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/parent-sense/">LinkedIn</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://parentsense.app/">Website</a></p>