How do parents get rid of devices (both theirs and their kids') these days? It seems like any outing with the kids, as beautifully planned, is us watching them or even ourselves consumed with the iPhone or iPad. How do you have time without it being a hinderance?

Create healthy phone boundaries for both parents & their kids: 1 ) Take Stock of Your Actual Phone Needs . 2) Involve the Kids in a Family Discussion About Appropriate Smartphone Use. 3) Write and Post Smartphone Rules Where Everyone Can See Them. 4) Give Kids Ten Minutes of Undivided Positive Attention. 5) Understand, Admit, & Overcome FOMO (fear of missing out) 6) Consider Your Habit Triggers. 7) Designate a Box or Drawer Where You’ll Stash Your Phone During Phone-Free Time 8) Put the Phone On Silent During Set Times 9) Turn off Notifications in your device. 10) Use “Do Not Disturb” on Your Phone During Family Time. 11) Make your device faster and more efficient to use. 12) Use An App To Monitor Usage. Do check how many times a day you use your phone.