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Why I Embrace Device Time and Screen-Free Time with My Kids (Guilt-Free!)

Let’s be honest, parenting is a marathon, not a sprint. There are days when I feel like I'm crushing it—everyone's fed, the house is clean (ish), and I've even cleaned out my email inbox. And then there are days when the chaos is real, and all I want is to survive those days with some of my sanity intact and five minutes to drink my coffee while it's still hot. On those days and even the easy ones, I have zero guilt about handing my kids their devices.  Sure, there’s a lot of talk about screen time these days, and when I started advocating for internet wellness over 10 years ago, it was one of my main concerns. But living in the real world with my  kids that are no longer babies or toddlers shifted my entire perspective and humbled me. iPads, our PS3, and our Smart TVs have saved my sanity more times than I can count! Whether it’s a Paw Patrol episode or an educational and fun YouTube video, I see it as a win-win. The kids are happy, entertained, and most times even lea...