I don't think kids ever really lose out from spending time with their parents, so long as they are decent parents.

I suppose it comes down to the quality of the time, but I also think it's good for kids to be bored sometimes.

I think I saw a child psychologist say we only need to get it right 30-50% of the time to be good parents. I find that very reassuring 😊

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Sarah FitzGerald
Sarah FitzGerald

Written by Sarah FitzGerald

I write funny things about parenting and well researched things about linguistics

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