Скачать или смотреть The "Uh-Huh" Parenting Trap: Why Your Kids Need 1 Minute of Full Attention

You're scrolling your phone. Your kid says, "Mum/Dad, look!" And you say "uh-huh" without looking up.

It happens ten times a day in my house. And every time, I feel a little pang of guilt.

In this video, I talk about the difference between "distracted time" and "undivided attention," based on the work of Dr. Gordon Neufeld and Dr. Gabor Maté (authors of Hold On to Your Kids).

Their research suggests that we often confuse physical presence with emotional connection. We spend hours in the same room as our kids, but if we are mentally checking emails or scrolling Instagram, we aren't filling their "attachment cup."

I share my simple resolution for 2026: The 1-Minute Rule.

It turns out, connection isn't about quantity of time. It's about quality of presence.

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