Hi,
I know this may sound strange but does anyone feel guilty when they are not actively playing with their children? I have 2 DDs who are 6 and 2. I work part time and am a single parent so on my own with them.
Just lately they have started playing a bit more independently for short periods of time. They may play with their dolls, play doh, draw or watch their iPads. When they do this I feel guilty if I sit on the couch and watch TV or read a book - like I should be doing something with them.
They probably watch more iPad than others would allow but I find it keeps them entertained if I need to cook the tea, hang the washing up etc and sometimes it does give me a few mins of peace and quiet! My eldest DD does lots of activities after school and my youngest goes to nursery in the morning while I work so they aren't sat watching a screen all day or anything! But I suppose I do worry they watch too much. We have days out at the weekend and meet up with friends etc too. But does anyone else feel the same way I do?