00:00 Ninety Percent Of Parenting Is Just Showing Up
00:20 Quality vs Quantity of Time
00:58 Modeling Good Behavior Is Key
01:09 Law of Sowing and Reaping

90% of parenting is just showing up. So if you want to be a better parent, show up. Even if you don't feel like it, it's really good to show up to your child's soccer game, ballet recital, or dance class. And mostly just around the home. If you have the choice to be out or be home with your kids, choose to be home with your kids more of the time.

Sometimes you think about quality time versus quantity of time when it comes to parenting, and both are incredibly important. Don't spend too much quantity of time around your kids, but just be sitting next to them, not sharing with them. But also, don't show up once every six months to take them out for some exciting adventure. Both are important, but you will learn how to have quality time with your children by showing up.

And while you're at it, listen attentively. You and your children may not get along all the time. But if you want to know how to get along better with them, listen. They will tell you how to be a better parent through their words, actions, behaviors, and attitude.

Your children are just like all other people. They have a lot of the same needs and desires as adults. People don't always want lectures, and they don't want you to boss them around. They want you to be there and listen.

And it always comes down to this last point: Modeling good behavior is key. If your children see you behaving respectfully and responsibly, they are more likely to emulate that behavior.

It's the law of sowing and reaping. Show your children good behavior, and they will show you good behavior. Show respect to your children, and they will respect you.

Now, take a second to think about how you will put this into practice today. Can you show up a little more, maybe with more energy, more intention? Turn that quantity of time into quality time? Give that a shot today.