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[quote=Anonymous]I have a 6 year old who I think would be fine at home all day with a 10 year old sibling, but that would be an absolute last resort option. My biggest concern would actually be a neighbor calling CPS on me, but it doesn't look like VA has a minimum age so legally you're probably fine. Are your kids calm, rule followers, who are happy to spend the entire day inside? I think if you set them up with a schedule, all snacks/meals prepared ahead, a few simple "cannot break" rules they'd do ok. That with a couple of cameras and a way to call you it's doable.

I wouldn't want to do that for a whole year though. You'll be stressed and they'll be bored. I think you need to work to find alternatives right up until you go back to the office, and keep looking even if you have to leave them on their own in the beginning.

-Have you asked your employer if you can work remotely? Half days remote?
-Can the kids come to work with you?
-Do you have room for live in help?
-Have you talked to your neighbors with kids about what they're doing. They/their babysitters might be willing to take on your 6 year old for less money than a dedicated childcare provider would.
-Maybe you can tap into a homeschooling network and work out a swap for weekend sitting or housework?
-Can you relocate to live with family?
-Have you started applying for other jobs? There are people still hiring for remote positions.

I'm so sorry you're in this situation. You'll figure it out though, it's what moms do![/quote]

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