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.

6. Practice mindfulness

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Sunflowers are displayed as preparation for the annual Philadelphia Flower Show are made at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia on Thursday, Feb. 27.

You don’t have to sit and meditate to be in the moment. Simply focus on the dish you are washing, the floor you are vacuuming, each article of clothing you are folding, the words and emotions your child is expressing – right now – without jumping to conclusions.

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