How Do You Encourage Your Child to Play Independently

Independent play is important for both children and parents... but how do you actually make it happen?

Source: Cottonbro/Pexels Getting your child to engage in “independent play” (that is, playing without endless requests for you to join in the play) is undoubtedly the “holy grail” of parenting. When your child plays independently, you get the chance to get make dinner or send that important email without constant interruptions or even the guilt of using screen time. Independent play also takes the pressure off of parents from serving as the child’s only source of entertainment— a job that many of us did not sign up for nor want. In recognizing the need for all parents to have a break, many…

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