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Connecting with your family (without technology) is something to be mindful of. Take a minute to view the checklist and consider your day so far.
Have you:
- Put your phone/electronics in another room so that you can give all your attention to family members?
- Participated in a screen-free activity as a family (game night, listening to music together, etc)?
- Eaten a screen-free meal as a family?
- Completed non-preferred or screen-free tasks (i.e. chores, household duties, work/homework)?
- Asked someone in your family about the best part of their day or something they're looking forward to?
- Discussed "Media Mindfulness," or the way that screen-use is making each of us feel?
And, remember, you're doing your best!
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