[header] How to teach your toddler independent play [title] Ease your toddler into playing alone. [step] If your toddler always expects you to play with them, they'll probably have trouble if you leave the room when they begin to play. To help your child become more comfortable with playing alone, ease your toddler into it. 
[substeps] For example, you might start playing with your toddler. When your toddler is absorbed in playing, step back and let your child play alone.