Out of the blue, your ten-year-old is complaining of “stomach aches” every morning when it’s time for her to catch the bus. Maybe your youngest son has no appetite anymore and you’re begging him just to eat anything. Or, perhaps you have started noticing that they just don’t seem to be interested in the hobbies and activities they used to beg you to do. Sound familiar?
It is sometimes quite difficult for a parent to know if their child should be kept home from daycare or school and when their recovering child can be sent back. The decision is made much more difficult when alternate child-care arrangements are not easy to make or when a parent must stay home from work to care for the child. This article will outline some common scenarios and will offer some guidelines to follow in making the decision. Remember that these are just guidelines and that numerous other factors may need to be considered as well.
Summer break: A blessing and a bit of a circus for parents.
Sure, there’s no rush to school drop-off, no homework meltdowns, and lots more time to make memories with the kids. But, let’s be honest – there’s also no school drop-off, no homework to keep them busy, and so much more time to fill. Keeping a routine (and your sanity) during summer can be a real juggling act, especially if you're working.
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