Limiting tech distractions on vacation

[WCCO-TV, July 02, 2013] Many of us will find ourselves with time off this week from work to celebrate the 4th of July with family and friends. However, instead of relaxing and reconnecting with loved ones, we may end up texting, typing, posting and playing games on electronic devices.

“I hear this from families that I see, time and time again. It is so important that we have down time with our families. Our society is on fast forward,” says Dr. Cheryl Bemel, a psychologist and a family therapist at the Allina Medical Clinic - West St. Paul. Watch the story here.