We're Not Saying You Want to Avoid Your Kids, but Here Are 10 Ways to, Well, Do Just That

Teaching your kids to entertain themselves (and independence in general) is a good thing, and if you get the added benefit of some alone time, it's even better. Once your kids are old enough, set a daily time when everyone is required to play or read independently for 30-60 minutes. Set an alarm to help them keep to it.