If you are like me, I almost always utilize screen time when I want to keep my kids occupied away from me. It’s an “easy” babysitter when you are in a pinch! Movies can be more than a distraction though, they can be a way to connect, relax, and make memories together.
A few weeks ago my boys invaded me on the couch when they were supposed to be going to bed. I decided to give in and we choose a nature show for us to watch together. I made some popcorn, got all the cozy blankets out, and we learned about bears together before bedtime. We all loved it. I loved seeing their faces of amazement as they learned about God’s creation. They loved eating popcorn and being together on the couch past bedtime.
For me, I think this was a really valuable deviation from our normal because SO MUCH of my time with my kids is spent is directing their days, teaching them, disciplining them, and just being busy. My boys loved laughing with me and I needed that time to be reminded that being a Mom is more than work, it should be fun too!
Parents are the priceless gift to their children and they are the primary teachers to imbibe morality in their children.