By Laura Zigman

4 simple ways to connect with your family right now

Tags Relationships

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There are few things better than connecting with your family in wonderful ways, so here are four quick tips on how to make the most of the time you spend with those you love the most:

1. Unplug and reconnect: Watch this short videoabout unplugging to reconnect with your familyThis is a tried and true lesson of many a happy family. Then stop watching and make everyone -- especially yourself -- unplug everything for the rest of the night. Bonus points if you play a board game without getting bored.

2. Accept each other:Imagine how much closer every family would be if everyone was accepted for who they actually are, not criticized for who they're not and never will be. Watch this extraordinarily moving TED Talk by Andrew Solomon about loving children who are different and get inspired to be more accepting and loving of those around you.