One of the greatest gifts you can offer to your child is your presence. Not just your physical presence, I am talking about bringing your whole existence into all interactions. These moments are precious and you can only get one shot to become a three-year-old mother or father. When they turn 4, they will not regain the previous stage. Not only that, they will never regain your presence at each stage of life where they advance.
We live in a fast-paced world filled with millions of distractions. Life is difficult and most people have enough time to respond to their priorities. Raise additional people. And now life feels almost like pure confusion. All of the simple daily distractions for adults can be easily mailed in regards to parenting. Giving a screen to a child is much easier than actively involved. It’s tempting to scroll through your phone and multitasking it while they tell you a story. However, this habit of division is a restraint of obligation. By regularly stripping your child, you are communicating their level of importance compared to those that have your attention.
Rather than resisting the reality that raising children is non-stop, I encourage you to embrace it sincerely. Being fully involved means adjusting the world and listening to what your child is saying. It means asking relevant questions, giving thoughtful follow-ups, and picking up subtle signals that invite deeper connections. Talking to your child has actually become a bit of a lost art. And it’s time for us to get it back.
At the end of the day, being with your child isn’t just about doing. It is the foundation for fostering healthy, resilient, and connected people. Your existence is now.
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