During especially difficult times (like, say, being quarantined with two small children for months on end) I de-prioritize limiting screen time, getting daily outside play, and keeping toys nonelectronic. I’m not saying they aren’t important, just acknowledging that if I only have limited capacity, not yelling, helping my kids understand their feelings, physical affection, reading, and telling my kids I’m proud of them are going to have a greater impact on them than the other items (and, more importantly, a greater impact than attempting to do it all and, as a result, not being able to do any
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