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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kids also did summer swim team (eventually  becoming life guards and assistant coaches as you hope your kids will do) and when they were around the age of yours, DH and I split up the afternoons, so one of us would be at home.  We didn't think it was right to put the responsibility of baby sitting on our oldest.  But, equally important, we didn't want the kids sitting around all afternoon watching TV or playing video games.  With one of us at home, they could make plans with friends (e.g., to hang out at our house, play tennis, go for a bike ride, etc.).  They could also get little jobs in the neighborhood -- e.g., dog-walking, which is far more lucrative than babysitting (our daughter actually bought an Apple watch with her dog-walking money).  Or, they could read or come up with some project to entertain themselves --e.g., our sons repainted an old night table as a birthday gift for their sister.  I realize we were fortunate to be able to have the flexibility in our work schedules, but, if you can swing it at all, OP, I would highly recommend that you consider this as an option.  [/quote]

Yes, my kids will definitely be volunteering with swim team, coaching and lifeguarding when old enough. With a summer birthday for my oldest that won't be for a few more years though.

We do come home earlier some days. My husband has more flexibility because he can go in early and come home early where I have core hours I am expected to be in the office, but can WFH 1 day a week. A lot of time it is hot so they don't feel like being outside in the afternoon and with activities in the evenings (meets and another sport) they enjoy the down time. [/quote]

You can have down time that doesn't involve screens.  Ugh.  [/quote]

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