Digitalisation is upon us. Through devices and social media we’re more connected than we’ve ever been. Tomorrow it will be virtual reality. As we embrace the great benefits of technology we also need to mindfully assess the intrusion into our family life. Babies, children and young adults require mindful presence from their parents and caregivers. For example, for a baby to develop a sense of self s/he needs focused caring attention and eye -to-eye gaze. This is called ‘serve and return’. Regularly missing a baby’s cues gives them a sense that they don’t matter.
Thinking out loud