What does it mean to truly observe a child—with presence, curiosity, and care? What starts as an explanation of the Montessori practice, observation, turns into a deeper dive into the universal concept of presence and, as Maria Montessori believed, "love is not an emotion but a way of being present". Montessori educator and coach Kate Kolea shares how observation becomes an act of love, how mindfulness supports parenting, partnerships and teaching, and why even grown-ups need to go outside and look for spider webs...