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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]how old are the kids?  why do they need two hours (one parent each) of parent-supervised homework?

aftercare

fewer activities (can't be out every night)[/quote]

Well that time is not all homework, it’s also just spending time with the kids as well we are all doing some chores (going through field trip forms or putting events on the calendar.

Kids are already in aftercare over an hour, and they don’t get homework done b/c the study space is disruptive.

Fewer activities? One rec sport and one music lesson each? We already feel like failing parents who don’t have their kids do anything. They never have play dates b/c they all seem to happen after school with the SAHM set adhoc coordinating.

[b]Is that the real secret? FT working parents work, pick up kids when after care closes, and literally that’s it for every day of the week?[/b]

For us the issue is there is no buffer, so if something hiccups it’s a domino for work and home life, and we want more downtime at home for our kids — hence an afternoon sitter would be great. [/quote]

Yes.  Most of my friends are FT working parents, and the kids go to aftercare from 3:15-5:00 or 6:00.  Our school has some enrichment activities that they can sign up for, but sometimes they are just at aftercare, playing with their friends.   Sometimes I will pick them up at 3:15 and they immediately ask if they can play with their friends on the playground, leaving me to wonder why I picked them up early in the first place.

You don't say how old your kids are, I guess that could make a difference.  But I think you are making things harder on yourself by trying to pick them up early.   You also seem to spend a lot of time on errands and cleaning.  Get a house cleaner for deep cleaning.  Order groceries for delivery.  After dinner have one parent deal with homework while the other cleans up.  Then have one parent do bedtime while the other lunch preps.  If you are more efficient with your time you will all have more downtime.[/quote]

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