Relaxes, getting time away from kids (5)

I believe the answer is:
eases
'relaxes' is the definition.
(ease can mean to relax or reduce)
I can't explain the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for eases that I've seen before include "Makes more comfortable" , "Borders, margins" , "Calms" , "Makes less severe" , "Facilitates" .)
