“In the past, my resolutions have been fairly predictable: lose weight, exercise more, read more, watch less TV, etc. Some of those are on my list again this year, but I’ve added one more—a resolution that, if I can stick with it, will help me achieve all of my other goals, reduce my stress, and become a happier, calmer, more productive person. I’m talking about single-tasking.”

You can read more about single-tasking and parenting over at my Mindful Parenting blog on PsychCentral.com.