The hardest part of parenting isn't the sleepless nights. It's the moment they don't need you anymore. It starts small. They push your hand away when you try to feed them. They wriggle free when you try to lift them. They say, "I do it." In the forest, the mother bird doesn't push the fledgling out of the nest until she knows its wings are ready. But she does let go. Clasping Your Hands Behind Your Back We speak often of the "discipline of the pause." Physically, this often looks like clasping your hands behind your back. It is a conscious effort to override the instinct to "fix." When your child is struggling to pull themselves up onto their Hicooo Tower, your muscles ache to lift them. But if you lift them, you steal their victory. The View from Behind There is a profound beauty in the back of your child's head. Whether they are walking into their first day of school or simply turning their back to you to focus on washing dishes at the sink, they are moving away from you. And that is the goal. Love is a Withdrawal True support isn't about being the crutch; it's about building the floor. We build furniture that is safe, stable, and strong (like our 100kg-rated plywood core) so that you can withdraw. You can stand back, take a breath, and watch them go—knowing that their footing is secure, even if your hand isn't holding theirs. Let them go. They will come back, prouder and stronger.