Your kids may be more comfortable texting than talking…and that can be frustrating. But there is hope. Here are 3 steps that you can take to encourage more talking and relationship building: set the scene, set values, and set guidelines. First, set the scene. Discuss why they seem to struggle with putting technology over relationships. Admit where you may struggle and encourage them with sympathy, instead of accusation. Second, set values. Decide with your family, as a team, what your priorities and values on phone and tech usage will be. Third, set guidelines such as phone-free zones in your house. Here are more tips on technology and your family.