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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I'll bit and try to explain how I handled things. To give a bit background, my wife passed away suddenly and I had very small kids (1, 3). First, you make do. Your kids need a responsible, safe adult. It can be you, it can be a caregiver like a nanny, it can be a family member. But this is basically your delta. Second, your kids need to feel loved and safe. So, the first feeds into the second. Third, you have to let go. I am what a lot of people view as a crap parent. It's not cute around here. I don't do playdates because I don't have time to navigate the social/parenting/sexist regime. My kids play sports, do aftercare and are busy enough. Finally, when it comes to traveling, for me -- and just me -- finding someone I could trust helped so much. It's hard, but getting the right person matters.[/quote]
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