We will find out in the years to come that presence (non-distracted, non-judging, authentic presence) is like sunlight to whoever you give it to. You want your

We will find out in the years to come that presence (non-distracted, non-judging, authentic presence) is like sunlight to whoever you give it to. You want your child to grow (intellectually, emotionally, etc.)? Be present. Watch them (with silent happy interest) while they're playing. Look into their eyes. Talk to them and be interested in what they're telling you. Presence is so deeply important in a way we still can only guess at. And the lack of it is so much more harmful than we yet know.