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A good dad is a present dad. That means savoring every moment with your child, putting away your smartphone, and living mindfully. Alas, like anything worthwhile, this takes practice. Lots of practice. “Presence is focusing on right now, rather than having your awareness on something in the future, or worrying about the past,” marriage and family therapist David Klow told us. “It’s training our minds to focus on the depth of the moment rather than fleeing to go somewhere else.” Here’s how to learn this skill.


    PARENTING   

How to Be in the Moment With Your Kids


This is how to tell if you're in the here and now — and more importantly, how to get there when you're not.

 
 
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TIPS AND TRICKS


Want to Feel More Grounded? Take Time to Notice the Small Things
Cluttered minds are constantly thinking about what’s next. This makes existing in the present difficult. The small pleasures in life get lost to the major stresses of getting through the day. But just noticing the smallest physical sensations can help you feel grounded and quiet your mind. “Take some time to notice sensations while you’re cooking — like the smell of garlic, the sizzle of the pan, or the way the water feels on your hands as you wash them,” says Jen O’Rourke, MA, MFT, RPT. “These small grounding activities will help you be more present and connected to the things that matter in your life.”


FURTHER READING

    DRINK   

10 Excellent Bottles of Japanese Whisky Everyone Should Try


There’s something special about Japanese Whisky that makes it unlike anything else out there. Here are the bottles to get to know.

 
 
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    LOVE   

Couples Who Make It Through Tough Times Share These 8 Traits


In the long run, this is the stuff that really matters.

 
 
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    NEWS   

Most Medical Debt Won’t Show Up On Credit Reports Anymore


This is good news for the 43 million Americans struggling under the weight of medical debt.

 
 
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