Your child doesn't need a perfect parent. They need a present one.And that presence begins with you.Most parenting books tell you how to fix your child. This one invites you to meet them-with honesty, empathy, and the courage to grow alongside them.In The Authentic Child, Tina Brescanu invites you on a compassionate, honest journey into what parenting can truly be: not a performance, not a project-but a practice of connection, truth, and emotional growth.This isn't a rulebook. It's a gentle guide for parents who want to raise emotionally healthy, resilient, and self-trusting children-without losing themselves along the way.Whether you're parenting toddlers or teens, this book will remind you that becoming the parent your child needs isn't about getting it right-it's about showing up real, again and again.You are already becoming. And your child is already whole.This is the path back to both.