There are other ways to spend quality time with the children, besides getting on the floor to play. I think some of these writers are totally out there, making us believe we have to meet certain criteria to avoid raising gun-totin' rebels. Do what YOU feel like doing, and then find a way to include them. Want to hang out in the car for some quiet time for a few hours? Do that, but if you're reading, bring reading materials, too. Let them sit on your lap. Let them decide where they want to sit. lol. I don't know, just something that popped up off the top of my head. If you're cleaning in the kitchen, as the older one to "wash" dishes. Unbreakable things, of course, but mostly let the older one play in the bubbles. *sigh* I think with kids and depressed adults, distraction is the name of the game. Dx: PTSD
Med: Zoloft, Wellbutrin
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