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[quote=Anonymous]Three kids here ages 7, 12 and 14. Both parents work full-time - one fully in the office and the other hybrid. My job is demanding with heavy hours many weeks, but I have been with my employer for over two decades and have earned a fair amount of flexibility, which is helpful for pick-ups in the afternoons and evenings. It can be challenging juggling schedules, but in general we are very happy. Our children are involved in a range of sports and activities, and we enjoy seeing them work hard at the things they love. We have traveled internationally a fair amount starting when our youngest was a toddler, both to visit family and to explore new places. We do not have endless amounts of money for travel and I have always tried to plan trips on a budget, and it is something that we still do today.  Childcare when they were younger was a combination of in-home care and small pre-schools. We are fortunate to have family relatively nearby but have not really relied on them for regular childcare. Maybe grandparents would help out with the kids for a day or so every couple of months when they were younger. We do our own housecleaning and take care of the yard, but I can see how having a regular housecleaner could help ease some of the burden. Overall, though, our home is clean and presentable and our family is happy, and that is what is most important to me. I have thought about trying to go part time, but I contribute greatly to our family’s financial well-being (especially in terms of saving for the future) and right now I feel like things are manageable. Of course, some days are harder than others, but on balance things are good. [/quote]

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