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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Those of you who find this relaxing - how old are your kids? Do you work? [/quote]

I do. My kids are 9 and 11 and I fully acknowledge that if they were toddlers and maybe even teenagers, this would be far more miserable for us.[/quote]

I just cannot fathom how anyone with kids who works find this even slightly slower paced or relaxing. I have two very active boys that are six and eight. My job is relatively flexible but I am stretched thin every minute of the day and can’t remember the last time I was alone. My mental health is seriously in a bad place. I love my kids and my family but we all need some space and some structure.[/quote]

The build alone time into your daily routine. Your kids are old enough to follow a rule that says for the one hour after school/lunch/dinner/whatever, we are having quiet time in our rooms to read/nap/listen to music on earphones/build legos alone/play with trains quietly/whatever. Pick a time and make a rule.[/quote]

I agree. I think your kids need a mandatory “quiet time” in their rooms so you can get a break. Bribe them if you need to, it will be good for all of you.[/quote]

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