Kids are in elementary school. I start work early AM. Althougth I WFH I am unable to do the dropoff in the morning, DH drops them via car in the morning (on his way to work) which works for us.
But when DH travels for work, bus is probably easier for me.

My question is - I havent been at the bus stop or have networked with the other parents due to lack of time or energy in the mornings to do so (work related ). I want to start sending them via bus so they get used to it. DH says why change something that is already working.

Will they miss anything by not going on the bus? I am thinking socializing?

Before we make this change, wanted to hear from other parents about the pros and cons of it.

EDIT : My major concern is that kids are missing out on socializing in the neighborhood although I still cant drop them off. They go after school activities so they dont come by bus in the afternoon.

Their school bus has plenty of space available.

Anonymous wrote:5th grade DS doesn't any have close friends, but he does have a small group he pals around with at school. Unfortunately these boys have started bullying a new student who's a bit different. The new kid worships the ground DS walks on. DS is indifferent toward him (to be fair, he's indifferent to pretty much everyone his age), but he's not sure how to navigate being in the middle. Any advice for him?

Please report to the teacher. Lead by example, this way if your child ever gets bullied in the future, he will know to not endure it and will have the courage to report.

Good morning all

Background: I have two elementary kids. I have been working for the same company for the past decade and there hasn't been any growth financially except for 2% increase in pay year over year for the past decade. After covid, inflation has increased so much that my paystub isnt keeping up. I am upskilling and looking to change jobs for a better pay so we could afford a single family home in this current real estate market.

My question is: I have elementary aged kids and my current job is flexible enough to accommodate their school appointments, sick appts, pickup/dropoff for activity, am able to work from home on their school holidays, since I know the team and the work it isnt very challenging to do the daily job.
Also I am first generation immigrant with no family living near. So any emergency is all on me and spouse to take care of, no fall-back options.

I see women getting back to work when kids are older. I wanted to know what the best age of kids for parents to change jobs? Is it after middle school?

Please advise?

Thanks