a) we should be bored more. Let's get that out of the way.
b) When you are bored, you might choose interacting with your kid through the bathroom door. Not the funniest activity but better than just waiting. Now you aren't interacting with your kid because reading HN is funnier.
c) When your kid is done pooping you'll be absent, looking into your phone saying "1 sec" instead of immediately making contact.
I know all of this because I'm as guilty myself. I have no excuses.
I think this is the key. Kids need immediate attention (and should have it), and parents shouldn't be afraid of being bored with their kids.
b) When you are bored, you might choose interacting with your kid through the bathroom door. Not the funniest activity but better than just waiting. Now you aren't interacting with your kid because reading HN is funnier.
c) When your kid is done pooping you'll be absent, looking into your phone saying "1 sec" instead of immediately making contact.
I know all of this because I'm as guilty myself. I have no excuses. I think this is the key. Kids need immediate attention (and should have it), and parents shouldn't be afraid of being bored with their kids.