12 ways to be a less distracted parent

Bonnie Harris, director of Connective Parenting, is an expert who has spent decades working with parents and kids to establish and strengthen family bonds. Here are her tips for parents to help them stay connected to their kids in today's distraction-heavy society.

3. Don't fight kids on tech rules

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In this 2008 file photo, Brett Oppido, smiles during a break in a video game that he plays with his friend Zach Lynch, right.

Once you have tech devices in your home, don’t spend time fighting to get your children off them. Set time structures together and allow self-regulation. Encourage family time in addition to tech time and remember, proficiency in the tech world is your children’s future.

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