Parenting isn’t easy. Showing up is. Your greatest impact begins right where you are. One of the very best predictors for how any child turns out—in terms of happiness, academic success, leadership skills, and meaningful relationships—is whether at least one adult in their life has consistently shown up for them. In an age of scheduling demands and digital distractions, showing up for your child might sound like a tall order, but it doesn’t take a lot of time, energy, or money. Instead, showing up means offering a quality of presence.