(BPT) - Parents, does this scenario sound familiar? You've worked for hours in the kitchen preparing a beautiful holiday meal. You finally sit down to enjoy it ... only to have your kids (and maybe some adults) engrossed in their smartphones. It's not exactly the heartwarming holiday scene you were hoping for.
The reality is, connected devices have changed the very fabric of our society and are an indelible part of our lives. But here's the important factor to remember: The true power of a smartphone is its ability to connect, not disconnect. To engage, not disengage. Put us in touch, not out of touch. But only if it's used with purpose. And most caregivers agree that it's important to unplug now and then.
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