Our phones are part of modern-day life, and that’s not likely to change. But as a parent or caregiver, if you spend too much time scrolling when you’re with your child, it can affect their communication development and the parent-child relationship. In studies, parents self-report that they tend to be less responsive or have poorer reactions to their child’s needs when they’re distracted by a screen. Research has also found that parent phone distraction can negatively impact a child’s communicat