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.

7. Pay attention

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The Port Charlotte Bandits Pop Warner football team for ages 5-7 practices in a local park in Port Charlotte, Florida.

Pay attention, even when what you hear is unpleasant. Your child is always attempting to tell you something, but doesn’t have the maturity to say it in a way you can easily understand. Their words and actions often need interpreting. If you are tempted to react, remember not to take their words literally.

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