Why Parents really need to put down their phones?
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Why Parents really need to put down their phones?
Parents on devices distress children and reduce their resilience. Young children are closely attuned to their parents’ attention. Several recent research studies show the damage parents can do when they’re physically present, but distracted and less responsive because they’re attending to their smartphones.
Is it bad to be on your phone while watching TV?
Using your iPhone in front of the TV is bad for your brain: Flicking between screens releases hormone that has same effect as being high on drugs. As you flick between smartphone, computer and TV, it may feel you are giving yourself a mental workout.
Is ignoring your child good?
Ignoring can help you reduce your child’s misbehavior. Remember that children love attention. Negative attention like screaming or yelling can be rewarding to a child. This is true especially if you were not paying attention to your child before the misbehavior started.
