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[quote=Anonymous]Is this the same family (or 2 families) again and again, or more widespread? If it's just one or two people I would reach out proactively and say that your office is cracking down on flexibility so you're giving them a heads up that you won't be as available as before to help out with pickups, etc. And then just say no when they ask. You should be able to just say "no, we can't do that today" but if you can't bring yourself to say a flat no then I would blame work or other nonexistent conflicts without any shred of guilt. Can you bring Larla to the pool with you guys today? We really need some family time today and we have another activity planned right after the pool. Can you watch Larla before school tomorrow, I have to go in early? Sorry, I need that time to prep for a work meeting so I can't supervise additional kids. Can you pick up Larla after soccer practice? Sorry, but we're heading straight from soccer to errands so we can't take her today. [/quote]
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