15 Simple Ways To Be More Present With Your Family — And Yourself

You Can Finally Get Dole Whip Without Going To Disney ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Mar. 9, 2023 How can you be more present? That is, really, truly present? How can you be more engaged and grounded in the moment? It feels like an impossible question to answer, especially as a parent. The duty basically requires you to keep, at minimum, 1,001 things in your head, all of which can tug you away from the here and now. Then there’s the modern world, which is always pawing at you. Apps. Email notifications. News updates. All of these vie for your attention. The result: We’re physically present but in many important ways, just not there. This isn’t ideal. Who wants to be a bystander in their own life? But here's the thing: You can train yourself to be more present. Even better? Small steps can make a big difference. BE THERE [15 Simple Ways To Be More Present With Family — And Yourself]( Being in the moment is more difficult than it seems. [But these simple exercises can help you get there.]( [READ THIS STORY]( Being present is not a superpower. It's a skill that can be developed with practice. FURTHER READING [Your Guide To Not Missing Out On Your Kid’s Childhood]( [How To Train Yourself To Really, Truly Live In The Moment]( [6 Ways To Calm Down When You’re About to Lose Your Cool]( WHEN I WHIP, YOU WHIP [You Can Finally Get Dole Whip Without Going To Disney]( That’s right, you don’t need to pay for a Disney World vacation [to get the famous, pineapple-flavored treat.]( [READ THIS STORY]( DAD DISPATCH [“Every Form Of Transportation Could Be Made Easier For Families”]( Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg just made flying easier and cheaper for parents. Now, he has his sights [on sidewalks (and trains, and roadways, and car seats, and...)]( [READ THIS STORY]( STYLE [6 Low-Profile Sneakers To Rock This Spring]( Q: What’s low-profile, white, easy to slip on, and made from canvas? A: [Your new, most essential pair of warm-weather shoes.]( [READ THIS STORY]( BACK TO BASICS [How To Turn Arguments Into Productive Discussions]( By and large, we all suck at disagreements. But shying away from conflict doesn’t work. [This is how to make disagreements more useful.]( [READ THIS STORY]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely[unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click[here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.