Just need to vent. Been a rough month with work and I've definitely let my kids have more screen time than I normally would. Like way more. Felt like a failure putting them in front of a movie at 10am on a Saturday just so I could have some peace. Anyone else struggle with this or is it just me?
If it makes you feel better, maybe use it as motivation to plan something screen-free for next month when work calms down? Like a quick camping trip or hiking day. Not to make up for it, just to get back in the groove.
Real talk - you're doing your best in a rough month. That's what matters. Screen time guilt is like dad guilt's annoying cousin. The fact that you're aware and thinking about it means you're still being the parent you want to be.
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I went through this exact thing when I was juggling work and the boys between two houses. Some weeks were all screens just to keep sane. The guilt is normal but it passes when things settle down.
Don't beat yourself up too hard. One rough month isn't going to mess anything up. I let my three basically live on Minecraft during one particularly brutal work period. They turned out fine.