Many parents are overly critical of their parenting styles. Remember that it is okay to parent to best fit your family dynamic. Find something that energizes you and helps you sharpen the saw. If you are in a good state of mind your child will feed from your emotional state.

Parent should encourage unplugged and unstructured playtime. Create tech-free zones or times, such as during mealtime or one night a week. Discourage use of media entertainment during homework. Set and enforce daily or weekly screen time limits and curfews, such as no exposure to devices or screens one hour before bedtime. Remove smart devices from rooms to avoid temptations. 

You—and everyone else in your family—need alone time every day. Take a walk, enjoy a long shower or just sit in your car. If you can’t get away physically, put in earbuds and practice mindfulness meditation via your phone. And practice self-compassion. Don’t worry if you can’t concentrate or let housekeeping standards slide. During this stressful time, it’s important to go easy on your children and yourself.