The article reflects on a parent's regret over prioritizing work over family, missing key moments in their children's lives. The author emphasizes the importance of being present for their kids and acknowledges that his focus on career left little room for engagement. Now, he is committed to practicing intentional parenting, which includes prioritizing small gestures and meaningful conversations. The account serves as a personal insight into the struggles of balancing work and family, with a hope to change for the better moving forward.
I was so focused on my career that I missed important moments with my kids when they were little. Now, I'm focusing on intentional parenting.
Although I felt like parenting was challenging, watching my kids grow made for the most meaningful parts of my life. I wish I had been present for more of them.
I wasn't present for many of the important milestones in their lives. I often got home when the kids were already in bed.
In hindsight, I wasn't always tuned in the way I should have been, and now I wish I had done things differently.
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