To not order how much time do you spend with your kids

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rainingitspouring2 · 03/08/2025 19:27

Since summer has broke up I have been with my kids almost every second of the day bar going to the shops for provisions occasionally on my own. Yes dad is here and yes we see people but I am still present. I have taken annual leave over summer and only work part time anyway.

I have just asked them to go their room multiple times for them to play together (they are 3 and 5) but they are back again next to me within 5 mins. How much of the day should they be playing away from you. I need space.

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InsanityPolarity · 03/08/2025 20:05

I’m so glad mine watched movies. I’d put Lion king or Toy Story on and they’d sit there and a was the whole thing.
I could also sit in the garden and they’d play with water or balls.

SJ198 · 03/08/2025 20:05

In the last few months, my 5 year old has started to do Lego independently. If he’s in the right mood he’ll do a jigsaw or 2 as well. He’s absolutely incapable of doing anything else independently and also never stops talking at me. My 2 year old seems to be heading the same way 🙃 they both need a loooooooot of physical exercise

Im doing a lot with them. But eldest is going to a couple of morning holiday camps even on days I’m not in work for my own sanity.

Youcancallmeirrelevant · 03/08/2025 19:41

Mine are pretty good at playing on their own, but they have been since very young, what are they usually like? Is this out of the norm for them or do you usually entertain them 24/7. I've never had a whole week off with either or mine though, always do it so I have 1 day off for the week, then a few days in holiday club

Ddakji · 03/08/2025 19:38

Plonk them down in front of a movie. A looooooong movie.

outingouting · 03/08/2025 19:36

Mine are the same - 4 and 8. Although I’ve noticed if I’m doing chores they tend to leave me alone then (don’t want to get roped in I guess or maybe they can tell I can’t give them attention). Start stripping the beds and see if yours do it too!

cc99xo · 03/08/2025 19:33

My 5 year old son is the same. Honestly he sits outside the door when I go to the toilet, sits on the bathroom floor with his toys whilst I shower etc - he doesn’t leave me alone for a second. I’ve booked him in to a kids club for 1 day a week starting from next week so I can have a bit of peace! 🙈

ScrambledEggs12 · 03/08/2025 19:30

Sorry to say this but mine were the same at that age. They are now 11 and 8 and it's better now, but I can't remember when it got better.

Maybe dad could do more?

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