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Study: cell phones hurt long-lasting parent, kid relationships

Posted at 6:03 AM, Jun 18, 2018
and last updated 2018-06-18 08:18:35-04

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Looking to build a long-lasting relationship with your children? Then it is time to put your phone away during bonding moments according to a new study by the Journal of Pediatric Research.

Kids are more likely to act out and feel ignored when they see their parents on their cell phones, the study reported.

The lack of meaningful conversations causes children to throw temper tantrum, whining and sulking.

It is advised that parents unplug during meal times, for at least two hours a day and to select full weekends to instead pay attention to their children.