My 19 month old is really attached, how to a separate us a little?

he/she really needs to learn how to entertain themselves for a bit without a television. try putting the child in his/her room and get out a few favorite toys, or books. tell them that you are going to do (dishes, laundry, cooking, etc.), and if they need you, then come get you. i know it's hard keeping up with them at this age, and also trying to get housework done without having them sitting in front of a tv for the better part of the day. but i have a 21 month old, and 6 pit bulls. i'm a stay-at-home mom, and also homeschool my daughter. so if i can do all that, and still manage to get the house semi-clean, anyone can. good luck!