WFH and parenting

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I work in their room and they are in a playpen right next to me so there's not much distance which I think let's them play for longer. When I can steal a moment, I give them attention. The only time I've had to let them cry is when they're going to sleep or waking up from sleep and for the most part I don't let them cry more than 5 min. Have they cried longer than that, yes, and it sucked but as soon as I could pick them back up I gave them as many cuddles as I could. I have definitely also latched them while working. I just tilt my camera upward and have my chin and above be in the frame and that's it.

Sometimes when I put them in the playpen in the morning they're a little fussy, I'll just play they're favorite Playlist and it soothes them enough that they get to it. If that doesn't immediately do the trick, I'll sing along looking at them first until their attentions veers away from me.

This is the reason why most employers don't let you work from home while also having a baby at home. Because you can't put 100% attention to your work. My son tends to play best independently when I'm not in view of him. You can't really teach independent play. You just have to allow them to try an independent play. Switch out their toys so there's something new.