We’ve all been there—you’re with your kids, but your mind is somewhere else. Maybe you’re rushing through the evening routine, mentally checking off your to-do list. Maybe you’re nodding along to their stories but not actually hearing a word they’re saying. Or maybe you tuck them into bed and realize… you can’t recall a single meaningful moment from the day.

In today’s episode, Kristen dives into one of the most important (and most overlooked) parts of motherhood: the difference between being around your kids and truly being present with them.

She shares the honest, vulnerable moments so many working moms experience but rarely say out loud—and how to shift out of autopilot so your kids get the real, connected, intentional version of you… not the burnt-out leftovers.

Kristen breaks down why presence, not proximity, is what shapes childhood memories, emotional safety, and long-term connection—and how even five intentional minutes can matter more than an entire busy day.

What You Can Expect From This Episode:

• Why being physically with your kids isn’t the same as being emotionally present
• How busyness, distraction, and overwhelm quietly rob you of the moments that matter most
• The “later trap”—and why waiting for life to calm down keeps you disconnected
• What your kids actually remember (hint: it’s not the clean kitchen or the completed checklist)
• Practical, doable ways to create connection even on your busiest days
• How to build micro-moments of joy, presence, and attention without adding more to your plate

If this episode resonates with you, share it with another mom who could use the reminder that her presence is enough—and leave a review to help more moms find this conversation.

Sound Bites:

"Kids don’t measure love in hours — they measure it in moments."

"Just because you’re around your kids doesn’t mean they feel connected to you."

“Sometimes my kids get the burnt, leftover version of me — and that’s my signal to reconnect, not spiral in guilt.”

“You don’t need more time. You need more you.”

“You won’t wish for more productivity years from now — you’ll wish you slowed down.”

Let’s Connect:

Instagram: @kristenpomper

About Your Host:

Kristen Pomper is a corporate sales leader, performance coach, wife, and mom of two who is passionate about helping working moms thrive without guilt. After years of juggling career, family, and the invisible load, Kristen became committed to creating a life built on presence, intentionality, and joy—not perfection or pressure. Through her podcast and coaching, she teaches moms how to reclaim their energy, reconnect with what matters, and show up with purpose in every part of their lives.

Related: presence over productivity, working mom burnout, mindful motherhood, parenting with intention, connecting with your kids, busy mom life, mom guilt, slowing down, quality time for kids, emotional connection in motherhood