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[quote=Anonymous]The school year is easier. You find the places that offer schools out camps - we have made some great finds over the years where the kids where thrilled to go. DH and I are usually able to work out who has the more flexible schedule to cover random sick days and snow days but there have definitely been periods of near constant snow days and covid quarantines where it got tough. I don’t know that there is a great alternative for that other than flexible work schedules, though, since bad weather and covid often impact child care providers too.

Summer is very hard without at least part time help. Many camps for ES age kids do not cover a full work day, and trustworthy part time help for drop-off/pick-up needs to be vetted and locked down in advance.  We’ve cobbled together weeks where kids go with neighbors, but it’s a big ask when you’re limited in being able to return the favor. This is where I think a great summer nanny who can do errands and housekeeping while kids are in camp and takes them to the pool or other activities some weeks would be invaluable if you can find it and afford it. Otherwise you are once again needing one spouse with a flexible work schedule.

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