Get Up And Do Something: How to balance technology and family

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How to balance technology and family
Feb 5th 2013, 11:26

No one would argue that smart-phones, iPads, and the many devices we have access to have made our lives easier and more entertaining for our kids. But technology has drastically changed family life as well.

"It's becoming a real important issue these days, because people are always plugged in," said Diane Lang, a psychotherapist, author and positive living expert. Twenty-four seven access means we're always available to our employers, which can extend the work week to 60 or 70 hours.

There's also a breakdown in communication, as kids are texting their parents from the next room, and many parents are having marital conflict, because they're so distracted by their devices, Lang said.

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