Let’s be real: sometimes parenting calls for a little creative leniency, especially when it comes to screen time. Here are 25 perfectly valid reasons why I let my kids enjoy three hours of Daniel Tiger.
- The weather outside was a total washout.
- My phone wouldn’t stop buzzing with notifications.
- I needed some quality “me-time” in delicious silence.
- I turned it on for a quick break and just couldn’t muster the energy to change the channel.
- The Cat in the Hat was a total snooze-fest.
- The moon was in a particularly moody sign.
- I had a novel I wanted to dive into, but five minutes barely scratches the surface.
- It was frigid outside.
- It was sweltering outside.
- Outside was just too… outside-y.
- I handed them some coloring books and crayons—so technically, it’s not screen time, right?
- It’s somewhat educational-ish, so I can feel a little less guilty.
- I needed some human voices in the house, and let’s face it, Mad Men is not for kids.
- I had to conquer the next level in Candy Crush.
- Daniel Tiger is rooted in the legacy of Mr. Rogers, and we all know he’s basically a parenting saint.
- I wanted to indulge in some crafting to stave off my existential dread.
- Three hours is how long it takes for my husband to come home after I’ve hit my breaking point.
- I had Fifty Shades on my Kindle, calling my name.
- Moby Dick was also waiting for me on my Kindle—what a classic!
- I had Webster’s Dictionary on hand for some riveting reading.
- The kids had the sniffles, and who wants to venture out in that?
- The playdate was a no-show.
- It took me way too long to tackle those dishes.
- The Play-Doh turned into a crumbly disaster.
- Honestly? I just wasn’t in the mood to parent today.
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In summary, letting my kids watch Daniel Tiger for three hours isn’t just a parenting fail; it’s a survival tactic! Sometimes, we all need a little help to make it through the day.