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Buuuut, we all know they’ll be home any day, now. </span>🤪 </p></div><style> p span[style*="font-size"] { line-height: 1.6; } </style><div style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;"><p style="color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;"><span style="">Teacher work days, random half days and sick days. Especially if you have littles, they’ll be bringing home world-class germs before you know it. </span>🦠<span style=""> </span></p></div><style> p span[style*="font-size"] { line-height: 1.6; } </style><div style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;"><p style="color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;"><span style="">Figuring out how to juggle all that, while still doing our paid work can be challenging. </span></p></div><style> p span[style*="font-size"] { line-height: 1.6; } </style><div style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;"><p style="color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;"><span style="">That’s why we’ve pulled together some fantastic ideas to keep those kids busy while you attempt to focus. So bookmark this newsletter because you’ll need it soon enough!</span></p></div><style> p span[style*="font-size"] { line-height: 1.6; } </style><div style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;"><p style="color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;"><span style="">And if you have any great tactics for keeping kids busy while you work, let us know in the comments at the bottom of this newsletter!</span></p></div><style> p span[style*="font-size"] { line-height: 1.6; } </style><div style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;"><p style="color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;"><span style="">Enjoy!</span></p></div><style> p span[style*="font-size"] { line-height: 1.6; } </style><div style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;"><p style="color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;"><span style=""><b> This week in The CARRY™ ALL, we’re talking about:</b></span></p></div><div style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:31px;padding-top:4px;"><ul style="color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;list-style-type:disc;margin:0px 0px 0px 25px;padding:0;"><li style="margin:8px 0px 0px 0px;"><p style="text-align:left;"><span style=""><b>👶🏼 Keeping Young Kids Busy While You Work</b></span></p></li><li style="margin:8px 0px 0px 0px;"><p style="text-align:left;"> 👦<span style=""><b> </b></span><span style=""><b>What to Do When Your Older Kids Are Home</b></span></p></li><li style="margin:8px 0px 0px 0px;"><p style="text-align:left;"><span style=""><b>👱🏻‍♀️ When Your Teens Need Some Ideas</b></span></p></li></ul></div><div style="padding: 20px 0;"><div style="margin: 0 auto; border-top: 1px solid #edd7cf; width:92%;"></div></div></div><div id="natural-and-fun-ways-to-make-snack-" style="padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:4px;"><h3 style="color:#000000;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Montserrat','DejaVu Sans',Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:Bold;line-height:30px;margin:0;text-align:left;">Natural and fun ways to make snack time easier!</h3></div><div style="padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:20px;"><a href="https://littlebellies.com/snacks-by-age/7-plus-months/?utm_source=beehiiv&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=DMPVNZ0OKF&_bhiiv=opp_cd03bdc5-11aa-4f23-9028-3f023d703259_fcb3e29e" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img alt="" style="margin:0 auto 0 auto;width:100%;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/1df9ec8e-f7d2-4dac-bbb5-2a55bd8c8f67/PMS_Range.jpg?t=1722014892"></a></div><div style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:31px;padding-top:4px;"><ul style="color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;list-style-type:disc;margin:0px 0px 0px 25px;padding:0;"><li style="margin:8px 0px 0px 0px;"><p style="text-align:left;"> Organic, non-GMO, Unsweetened, Always Natural, Age & Stage Appropriate </p></li><li style="margin:8px 0px 0px 0px;"><p style="text-align:left;"> Subtle flavors & new texture experiences for mini mouths </p></li><li style="margin:8px 0px 0px 0px;"><p style="text-align:left;"> Safe for self-feeding & perfect for stage 1 snacking </p></li></ul></div><style> p span[style*="font-size"] { line-height: 1.6; } </style><div style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;"><p style="color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;"><a class="link" href="https://littlebellies.com/snacks-by-age/7-plus-months/?utm_source=beehiiv&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=DMPVNZ0OKF&_bhiiv=opp_cd03bdc5-11aa-4f23-9028-3f023d703259_fcb3e29e" target="_blank" style="-webkit-text-decoration:underline #5b809e;color:#0070c4;text-decoration:underline #5b809e;word-break:break-word;;">Learn more about Little Bellies</a></p></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="border-collapse:collapse;" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td align="left" style="padding:30px 30px 10px;"><h3 style="color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color);font-family:'Montserrat','DejaVu Sans',Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:Bold;line-height:30px;margin:0;text-align:left;">What do you do when your kids are home and you have to work?</h3></td></tr><tr><td align="left" style="font-size:.75rem;line-height:1rem;opacity:.75;padding:0px 30px 30px;text-align:left;"><div style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:0px;padding-right:1px;padding-top:4px;"><ul style="color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color);font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;list-style-type:none;margin-left:25px;margin:0;padding:0;"><li style="color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color);text-decoration-color:#5b809e;text-decoration:underline;"><a data-skip-tracking="true" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color:inherit;" target="_blank" href="https://newsletter.carrymedia.com/login"> Your or your partner takes the day off </a></li><li style="color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color);text-decoration-color:#5b809e;text-decoration:underline;"><a data-skip-tracking="true" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color:inherit;" target="_blank" href="https://newsletter.carrymedia.com/login"> Lean on family to help </a></li><li style="color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color);text-decoration-color:#5b809e;text-decoration:underline;"><a data-skip-tracking="true" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color:inherit;" target="_blank" href="https://newsletter.carrymedia.com/login"> Work from home and juggle </a></li><li style="color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color);text-decoration-color:#5b809e;text-decoration:underline;"><a data-skip-tracking="true" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color:inherit;" target="_blank" href="https://newsletter.carrymedia.com/login"> Hire a sitter </a></li><li style="color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color);text-decoration-color:#5b809e;text-decoration:underline;"><a data-skip-tracking="true" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color:inherit;" target="_blank" href="https://newsletter.carrymedia.com/login"> Other </a></li></ul></div></td></tr><tr><td align="left" style="font-size:.75rem;line-height:1rem;opacity:.75;padding:0px 30px 30px;text-align:left;"><p style="color:inherit;" class="text-wt-text-on-background"><span><a data-skip-tracking="true" href="https://newsletter.carrymedia.com/login"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Login</span></a></span> or <span><a data-skip-tracking="true" href="https://newsletter.carrymedia.com/subscribe"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Subscribe</span></a></span> to participate in polls. </p></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:20px;"><img alt="" style="margin:0 auto 0 auto;width:50%;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/8dd0e7d4-80b4-4d66-b5ca-7c06e02189e4/giphy.gif?t=1724854739"></div><div style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><div style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;"><h2 style="color:#000000;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Montserrat','DejaVu Sans',Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:28px;font-weight:Bold;line-height:42px;margin:0;text-align:left;"><span style=""><b>THE BIG 1️⃣ 2️⃣ 3️⃣ </b></span></h2></div></div><div style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#8d6244;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:10.0px 30.0px 10.0px 30.0px;padding:20.0px 0.0px 20.0px 0.0px;"><div style="padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:4px;"><h3 style="color:#000000;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Montserrat','DejaVu Sans',Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:Bold;line-height:30px;margin:0;text-align:left;"><span style="">1️⃣ </span><span style=""><b>👶🏼 Keeping Young Kids Busy While You Work</b></span></h3></div><style> p span[style*="font-size"] { line-height: 1.6; } </style><div style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;"><p style="color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;"><span style="">Whether your kid has (yet another) teacher work day, or is home sick, you likely aren’t going to be available to entertain them for 8 straight hours while you hop on countless calls and get those reports done. And let’s face it - even when they’re home sick from school, those kiddos magically get a burst of energy that makes you question whether you can do a mid-day drop off to their teachers. </span>🤔<span style=""> That’s why you want to be prepared to keep them </span><span style=""><a class="link" href="https://activeforlife.com/42-activities-to-keep-kids-busy-while-parents-work-at-home/?utm_source=newsletter.carrymedia.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=juggling-work-sick-kids-and-half-days#:~:text=Camp%20out:%20Set%20up%20a%20tent%20or,some%20binoculars%20to%20keep%20a%20watch%20on" target="_blank" style="-webkit-text-decoration:underline #5b809e;color:#0070c4;text-decoration:underline #5b809e;word-break:break-word;;">occupied with ideas</a></span><span style=""> like sensory tubs, cereal necklaces, and creating a “camp out” in the living room.</span></p></div></div><div style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#8d6244;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:10.0px 30.0px 10.0px 30.0px;padding:20.0px 0.0px 20.0px 0.0px;"><div style="padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:4px;"><h3 style="color:#000000;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Montserrat','DejaVu Sans',Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:Bold;line-height:30px;margin:0;text-align:left;"><span style="">2️⃣ </span>👦<span style=""><b> What to Do When Your Bigger Kids Are Home</b></span></h3></div><style> p span[style*="font-size"] { line-height: 1.6; } </style><div style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;"><p style="color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;"><span style="">While older kids might be perfectly happy to park themselves in front of the television for much of the day while you work, there will come a time when they get bored and turn to you for ideas. (Plus, unless they’re really sick, do you even </span><span style=""><i>want</i></span><span style=""> them vegging on the couch all day?) We love the ideas that influencer BusyToddler has for ALL ages, but </span><span style=""><a class="link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C5jye7EvX23/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank" style="-webkit-text-decoration:underline #5b809e;color:#0070c4;text-decoration:underline #5b809e;word-break:break-word;;">this particular free printable</a></span><span style=""> is chock full of activities for kids ages 8-12. Some ideas include making a treasure hunt, having the kids do animal research, and writing letters to friends and family out of state.</span></p></div></div><div style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#8d6244;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:10.0px 30.0px 10.0px 30.0px;padding:20.0px 0.0px 20.0px 0.0px;"><div style="padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:4px;"><h3 style="color:#000000;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Montserrat','DejaVu Sans',Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:Bold;line-height:30px;margin:0;text-align:left;"><span style="">3️⃣ </span><span style=""><b>👱🏻‍♀️ When Your Teens Need Some Ideas</b></span></h3></div><style> p span[style*="font-size"] { line-height: 1.6; } </style><div style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;"><p style="color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;"><span style="">No doubt your teen is perfectly happy to entertain themselves while they’re home, but you might be surprised by how much they might appreciate some ideas to keep them busy. Especially if they’re under the weather and can’t hang with friends, they’ll need something to help pass the day. Lean on </span><span style=""><a class="link" href="https://greenlight.com/learning-center/parenting-and-family/top-50-fun-activities-for-teens?utm_source=newsletter.carrymedia.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=juggling-work-sick-kids-and-half-days" target="_blank" style="-webkit-text-decoration:underline #5b809e;color:#0070c4;text-decoration:underline #5b809e;word-break:break-word;;">these ideas</a></span><span style=""> to offer them, including making tie-dye shirts, putting together a family photo album, or making cookies. </span>🍪 </p></div></div><div style="padding: 20px 0;"><div style="margin: 0 auto; border-top: 1px solid #edd7cf; width:92%;"></div></div><div style="background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><div style="padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:20px;"><img alt="" style="margin:0 auto 0 auto;width:100%;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/77fb7948-ec82-4047-8bf8-884ed82b798a/TEAMPLATE_-_Section_Break.png?t=1716223415"></div></div><div style="padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:20px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_OAVb2pIUt/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img alt="" style="margin:0 auto 0 auto;width:100%;" src="https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/f3c654e7-966e-46c5-ae98-0f8a4fa28ab5/137.png?t=1724859472"></a></div><div style="background-color:transparent;border-color:#4e6f88;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><div style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;"><h2 style="color:#000000;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Montserrat','DejaVu Sans',Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:28px;font-weight:Bold;line-height:42px;margin:0;text-align:left;"><span style=""><b>BEEN THERE, DONE THAT </b></span>🤎</h2></div><div style="padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:4px;"><h5 style="color:#8d6244;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Montserrat','DejaVu Sans',Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:Bold;line-height:24px;margin:0;text-align:left;"><span style=""><i>for working moms with older children </i></span></h5></div><div style="padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:31px;padding-top:4px;"><ul style="color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;list-style-type:disc;margin:0px 0px 0px 25px;padding:0;"><li style="margin:8px 0px 0px 0px;"><p style="text-align:left;"><span style="">For those of you who have high school seniors on your hands, you might be freaking out as you experience what is referred to as “soiling the nest.” </span><span style=""><a class="link" href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/29/health/soiling-the-nest-teen-slang-wellness/index.html?utm_source=newsletter.carrymedia.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=juggling-work-sick-kids-and-half-days" target="_blank" style="-webkit-text-decoration:underline #5b809e;color:#0070c4;text-decoration:underline #5b809e;word-break:break-word;;">This phenomenon</a></span><span style=""> often (but not always) occurs when older teens mentally prepare themselves for going away to college. Teens going through this seem to shift completely–they might be more withdrawn, make more of a mess, pick fights, or talk back. Rest easy - this undesirable behavior is just them figuring out how they’re going to be more independent. It makes it slightly easier for them to separate themselves from you and their home.</span></p></li><li style="margin:8px 0px 0px 0px;"><p style="text-align:left;"><span style="">As your sweet and mild-mannered child turns into a teen, you might get an unwanted dose of rebellious behavior. While totally normal, parenting this new version of your kid doesn’t come with an instruction manual. It’s at this time that you’ll want to navigate sensitive topics with them carefully. Don’t assume that because they’re teens they won’t want to talk to you - it’s just </span><span style=""><i>how</i></span><span style=""> you talk (and listen!) to them that matters. </span><span style=""><a class="link" href="https://www.laparent.com/parenting-teens-how-to-navigate-sensitive-topics-with-your-kids/?utm_source=newsletter.carrymedia.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=juggling-work-sick-kids-and-half-days" target="_blank" style="-webkit-text-decoration:underline #5b809e;color:#0070c4;text-decoration:underline #5b809e;word-break:break-word;;">This article</a></span><span style=""> highlights some helpful tips, like prioritizing quality time, and watching your tone when you engage.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;"></p></li></ul></div></div><div style="padding: 20px 0;"><div style="margin: 0 auto; border-top: 1px solid #edd7cf; width:92%;"></div></div><div style="padding-bottom:12px;padding-left:34px;padding-right:34px;padding-top:12px;"><div style="background-color:#fdf9f7;padding-bottom:19px;padding-left:19px;padding-right:19px;padding-top:19px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid #8d6244;"><div style="left"><p style="color:#222222;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;margin:0;padding-bottom:10px;padding-top:10px;text-align:left;"><b>Last week’s poll results: 33% of you would benefit from affordable child care, and nearly 30% of you would love flexibility at work to care for a sick child. Keep reading for a few of your thoughts and comments! </b></p><p style="color:#222222;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;margin:0;padding-bottom:10px;padding-top:10px;text-align:left;">➡️<i> </i><span style="color:rgb(55, 65, 81);font-family:ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Color Emoji;font-size:14px;"><i>“A flexible schedule possibly a hybrid model that would allow one to leave after lunch to pick up children from school, and finish the workday at home remotely. I think some employers believe they are offering a work life balance, but it's based on their definition. Many have not taken the time to speak to working parents and caregivers to understand the reality of days issues and the different things people are managing.”</i></span></p><p style="color:#222222;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;margin:0;padding-bottom:10px;padding-top:10px;text-align:left;">➡️<i> </i><span style="color:rgb(55, 65, 81);font-family:ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Color Emoji;font-size:14px;"><i>“It can be so hard to even get an appointment. Especially for your child or teen. There are ridiculous waiting lists for mental health providers.”</i></span></p><p style="color:#222222;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;margin:0;padding-bottom:10px;padding-top:10px;text-align:left;">➡️<i> </i><span style="color:rgb(55, 65, 81);font-family:ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Color Emoji;font-size:14px;"><i>“I pay $3000 a month to have both my kids in daycare so I can work full time. I question why I work every day. I love my job but at some point it becomes ridiculous to be spending $36,000/ year on childcare. That’s more than most college tuitions and it’s for 5 years…. Not to mention every time they get sick we still pay for daycare but have to take PTO or unpaid leave to care for them. 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Buuuut, we all know they’ll be home any day, now. \u003c/span\u003e🤪 \u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n p span[style*=\"font-size\"] { line-height: 1.6; }\n\u003c/style\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eTeacher work days, random half days and sick days. Especially if you have littles, they’ll be bringing home world-class germs before you know it. \u003c/span\u003e🦠\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n p span[style*=\"font-size\"] { line-height: 1.6; }\n\u003c/style\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eFiguring out how to juggle all that, while still doing our paid work can be challenging. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n p span[style*=\"font-size\"] { line-height: 1.6; }\n\u003c/style\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eThat’s why we’ve pulled together some fantastic ideas to keep those kids busy while you attempt to focus. So bookmark this newsletter because you’ll need it soon enough!\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n p span[style*=\"font-size\"] { line-height: 1.6; }\n\u003c/style\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eAnd if you have any great tactics for keeping kids busy while you work, let us know in the comments at the bottom of this newsletter!\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n p span[style*=\"font-size\"] { line-height: 1.6; }\n\u003c/style\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eEnjoy!\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n p span[style*=\"font-size\"] { line-height: 1.6; }\n\u003c/style\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e This week in The CARRY™ ALL, we’re talking about:\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:31px;padding-top:4px;\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;list-style-type:disc;margin:0px 0px 0px 25px;padding:0;\"\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:8px 0px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e👶🏼 Keeping Young Kids Busy While You Work\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:8px 0px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e 👦\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to Do When Your Older Kids Are Home\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:8px 0px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e👱🏻‍♀️ When Your Teens Need Some Ideas\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 auto; border-top: 1px solid #edd7cf; width:92%;\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"natural-and-fun-ways-to-make-snack-\" style=\"padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:4px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color:#000000;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Montserrat','DejaVu Sans',Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:Bold;line-height:30px;margin:0;text-align:left;\"\u003eNatural and fun ways to make snack time easier!\u003c/h3\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:20px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://littlebellies.com/snacks-by-age/7-plus-months/?utm_source=beehiiv\u0026utm_medium=email\u0026utm_campaign=DMPVNZ0OKF\u0026_bhiiv=opp_cd03bdc5-11aa-4f23-9028-3f023d703259_fcb3e29e\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" style=\"margin:0 auto 0 auto;width:100%;\" src=\"https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/1df9ec8e-f7d2-4dac-bbb5-2a55bd8c8f67/PMS_Range.jpg?t=1722014892\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:31px;padding-top:4px;\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;list-style-type:disc;margin:0px 0px 0px 25px;padding:0;\"\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:8px 0px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e Organic, non-GMO, Unsweetened, Always Natural, Age \u0026 Stage Appropriate \u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:8px 0px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e Subtle flavors \u0026 new texture experiences for mini mouths \u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:8px 0px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e Safe for self-feeding \u0026 perfect for stage 1 snacking \u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n p span[style*=\"font-size\"] { line-height: 1.6; }\n\u003c/style\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"link\" href=\"https://littlebellies.com/snacks-by-age/7-plus-months/?utm_source=beehiiv\u0026utm_medium=email\u0026utm_campaign=DMPVNZ0OKF\u0026_bhiiv=opp_cd03bdc5-11aa-4f23-9028-3f023d703259_fcb3e29e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" style=\"-webkit-text-decoration:underline #5b809e;color:#0070c4;text-decoration:underline #5b809e;word-break:break-word;;\"\u003eLearn more about Little Bellies\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" style=\"padding:30px 30px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color);font-family:'Montserrat','DejaVu Sans',Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:Bold;line-height:30px;margin:0;text-align:left;\"\u003eWhat do you do when your kids are home and you have to work?\u003c/h3\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" style=\"font-size:.75rem;line-height:1rem;opacity:.75;padding:0px 30px 30px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:0px;padding-right:1px;padding-top:4px;\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color);font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;list-style-type:none;margin-left:25px;margin:0;padding:0;\"\u003e\u003cli style=\"color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color);text-decoration-color:#5b809e;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003ca data-skip-tracking=\"true\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" style=\"color:inherit;\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://newsletter.carrymedia.com/login\"\u003e Your or your partner takes the day off \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color);text-decoration-color:#5b809e;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003ca data-skip-tracking=\"true\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" style=\"color:inherit;\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://newsletter.carrymedia.com/login\"\u003e Lean on family to help \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color);text-decoration-color:#5b809e;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003ca data-skip-tracking=\"true\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" style=\"color:inherit;\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://newsletter.carrymedia.com/login\"\u003e Work from home and juggle \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color);text-decoration-color:#5b809e;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003ca data-skip-tracking=\"true\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" style=\"color:inherit;\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://newsletter.carrymedia.com/login\"\u003e Hire a sitter \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color);text-decoration-color:#5b809e;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003ca data-skip-tracking=\"true\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" style=\"color:inherit;\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://newsletter.carrymedia.com/login\"\u003e Other \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" style=\"font-size:.75rem;line-height:1rem;opacity:.75;padding:0px 30px 30px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:inherit;\" class=\"text-wt-text-on-background\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca data-skip-tracking=\"true\" href=\"https://newsletter.carrymedia.com/login\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLogin\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e or \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca data-skip-tracking=\"true\" href=\"https://newsletter.carrymedia.com/subscribe\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSubscribe\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e to participate in polls. \u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" style=\"margin:0 auto 0 auto;width:50%;\" src=\"https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/8dd0e7d4-80b4-4d66-b5ca-7c06e02189e4/giphy.gif?t=1724854739\"/\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"color:#000000;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Montserrat','DejaVu Sans',Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:28px;font-weight:Bold;line-height:42px;margin:0;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE BIG 1️⃣ 2️⃣ 3️⃣ \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:transparent;border-color:#8d6244;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:10.0px 30.0px 10.0px 30.0px;padding:20.0px 0.0px 20.0px 0.0px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:4px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color:#000000;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Montserrat','DejaVu Sans',Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:Bold;line-height:30px;margin:0;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e1️⃣ \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e👶🏼 Keeping Young Kids Busy While You Work\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n p span[style*=\"font-size\"] { line-height: 1.6; }\n\u003c/style\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eWhether your kid has (yet another) teacher work day, or is home sick, you likely aren’t going to be available to entertain them for 8 straight hours while you hop on countless calls and get those reports done. And let’s face it - even when they’re home sick from school, those kiddos magically get a burst of energy that makes you question whether you can do a mid-day drop off to their teachers. \u003c/span\u003e🤔\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e That’s why you want to be prepared to keep them \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"link\" href=\"https://activeforlife.com/42-activities-to-keep-kids-busy-while-parents-work-at-home/?utm_source=newsletter.carrymedia.com\u0026utm_medium=referral\u0026utm_campaign=juggling-work-sick-kids-and-half-days#:~:text=Camp%20out:%20Set%20up%20a%20tent%20or,some%20binoculars%20to%20keep%20a%20watch%20on\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" style=\"-webkit-text-decoration:underline #5b809e;color:#0070c4;text-decoration:underline #5b809e;word-break:break-word;;\"\u003eoccupied with ideas\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e like sensory tubs, cereal necklaces, and creating a “camp out” in the living room.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:transparent;border-color:#8d6244;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:10.0px 30.0px 10.0px 30.0px;padding:20.0px 0.0px 20.0px 0.0px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:4px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color:#000000;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Montserrat','DejaVu Sans',Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:Bold;line-height:30px;margin:0;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e2️⃣ \u003c/span\u003e👦\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e What to Do When Your Bigger Kids Are Home\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n p span[style*=\"font-size\"] { line-height: 1.6; }\n\u003c/style\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eWhile older kids might be perfectly happy to park themselves in front of the television for much of the day while you work, there will come a time when they get bored and turn to you for ideas. (Plus, unless they’re really sick, do you even \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ewant\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e them vegging on the couch all day?) We love the ideas that influencer BusyToddler has for ALL ages, but \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"link\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/C5jye7EvX23/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\u0026igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" style=\"-webkit-text-decoration:underline #5b809e;color:#0070c4;text-decoration:underline #5b809e;word-break:break-word;;\"\u003ethis particular free printable\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e is chock full of activities for kids ages 8-12. Some ideas include making a treasure hunt, having the kids do animal research, and writing letters to friends and family out of state.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:transparent;border-color:#8d6244;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:10.0px 30.0px 10.0px 30.0px;padding:20.0px 0.0px 20.0px 0.0px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:4px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color:#000000;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Montserrat','DejaVu Sans',Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:Bold;line-height:30px;margin:0;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e3️⃣ \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e👱🏻‍♀️ When Your Teens Need Some Ideas\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n p span[style*=\"font-size\"] { line-height: 1.6; }\n\u003c/style\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eNo doubt your teen is perfectly happy to entertain themselves while they’re home, but you might be surprised by how much they might appreciate some ideas to keep them busy. Especially if they’re under the weather and can’t hang with friends, they’ll need something to help pass the day. Lean on \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"link\" href=\"https://greenlight.com/learning-center/parenting-and-family/top-50-fun-activities-for-teens?utm_source=newsletter.carrymedia.com\u0026utm_medium=referral\u0026utm_campaign=juggling-work-sick-kids-and-half-days\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" style=\"-webkit-text-decoration:underline #5b809e;color:#0070c4;text-decoration:underline #5b809e;word-break:break-word;;\"\u003ethese ideas\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e to offer them, including making tie-dye shirts, putting together a family photo album, or making cookies. \u003c/span\u003e🍪 \u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 auto; border-top: 1px solid #edd7cf; width:92%;\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" style=\"margin:0 auto 0 auto;width:100%;\" src=\"https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/77fb7948-ec82-4047-8bf8-884ed82b798a/TEAMPLATE_-_Section_Break.png?t=1716223415\"/\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:20px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_OAVb2pIUt/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" style=\"margin:0 auto 0 auto;width:100%;\" src=\"https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/f3c654e7-966e-46c5-ae98-0f8a4fa28ab5/137.png?t=1724859472\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:transparent;border-color:#4e6f88;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"color:#000000;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Montserrat','DejaVu Sans',Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:28px;font-weight:Bold;line-height:42px;margin:0;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBEEN THERE, DONE THAT \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e🤎\u003c/h2\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:4px;\"\u003e\u003ch5 style=\"color:#8d6244;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Montserrat','DejaVu Sans',Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:Bold;line-height:24px;margin:0;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003ci\u003efor working moms with older children \u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h5\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:31px;padding-top:4px;\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;list-style-type:disc;margin:0px 0px 0px 25px;padding:0;\"\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:8px 0px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eFor those of you who have high school seniors on your hands, you might be freaking out as you experience what is referred to as “soiling the nest.” \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"link\" href=\"https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/29/health/soiling-the-nest-teen-slang-wellness/index.html?utm_source=newsletter.carrymedia.com\u0026utm_medium=referral\u0026utm_campaign=juggling-work-sick-kids-and-half-days\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" style=\"-webkit-text-decoration:underline #5b809e;color:#0070c4;text-decoration:underline #5b809e;word-break:break-word;;\"\u003eThis phenomenon\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e often (but not always) occurs when older teens mentally prepare themselves for going away to college. Teens going through this seem to shift completely–they might be more withdrawn, make more of a mess, pick fights, or talk back. Rest easy - this undesirable behavior is just them figuring out how they’re going to be more independent. It makes it slightly easier for them to separate themselves from you and their home.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:8px 0px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eAs your sweet and mild-mannered child turns into a teen, you might get an unwanted dose of rebellious behavior. While totally normal, parenting this new version of your kid doesn’t come with an instruction manual. It’s at this time that you’ll want to navigate sensitive topics with them carefully. Don’t assume that because they’re teens they won’t want to talk to you - it’s just \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ehow\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e you talk (and listen!) to them that matters. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"link\" href=\"https://www.laparent.com/parenting-teens-how-to-navigate-sensitive-topics-with-your-kids/?utm_source=newsletter.carrymedia.com\u0026utm_medium=referral\u0026utm_campaign=juggling-work-sick-kids-and-half-days\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" style=\"-webkit-text-decoration:underline #5b809e;color:#0070c4;text-decoration:underline #5b809e;word-break:break-word;;\"\u003eThis article\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e highlights some helpful tips, like prioritizing quality time, and watching your tone when you engage.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 auto; border-top: 1px solid #edd7cf; width:92%;\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:12px;padding-left:34px;padding-right:34px;padding-top:12px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#fdf9f7;padding-bottom:19px;padding-left:19px;padding-right:19px;padding-top:19px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid #8d6244;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"left\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#222222;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;margin:0;padding-bottom:10px;padding-top:10px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLast week’s poll results: 33% of you would benefit from affordable child care, and nearly 30% of you would love flexibility at work to care for a sick child. Keep reading for a few of your thoughts and comments! \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#222222;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;margin:0;padding-bottom:10px;padding-top:10px;text-align:left;\"\u003e➡️\u003ci\u003e \u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(55, 65, 81);font-family:ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Color Emoji;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“A flexible schedule possibly a hybrid model that would allow one to leave after lunch to pick up children from school, and finish the workday at home remotely. I think some employers believe they are offering a work life balance, but it\u0026#39;s based on their definition. Many have not taken the time to speak to working parents and caregivers to understand the reality of days issues and the different things people are managing.”\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#222222;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;margin:0;padding-bottom:10px;padding-top:10px;text-align:left;\"\u003e➡️\u003ci\u003e \u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(55, 65, 81);font-family:ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Color Emoji;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“It can be so hard to even get an appointment. Especially for your child or teen. 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Especially if you have littles, they’ll be bringing home world-class germs before you know it. \u003c/span\u003e🦠\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n p span[style*=\"font-size\"] { line-height: 1.6; }\n\u003c/style\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eFiguring out how to juggle all that, while still doing our paid work can be challenging. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n p span[style*=\"font-size\"] { line-height: 1.6; }\n\u003c/style\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eThat’s why we’ve pulled together some fantastic ideas to keep those kids busy while you attempt to focus. 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style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:31px;padding-top:4px;\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;list-style-type:disc;margin:0px 0px 0px 25px;padding:0;\"\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:8px 0px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e👶🏼 Keeping Young Kids Busy While You Work\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:8px 0px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e 👦\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to Do When Your Older Kids Are Home\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:8px 0px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e👱🏻‍♀️ When Your Teens Need Some Ideas\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 auto; border-top: 1px solid #edd7cf; width:92%;\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"natural-and-fun-ways-to-make-snack-\" style=\"padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:4px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color:#000000;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Montserrat','DejaVu Sans',Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:Bold;line-height:30px;margin:0;text-align:left;\"\u003eNatural and fun ways to make snack time easier!\u003c/h3\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:20px;\"\u003e\u003ca 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0px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e Organic, non-GMO, Unsweetened, Always Natural, Age \u0026amp; Stage Appropriate \u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:8px 0px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e Subtle flavors \u0026amp; new texture experiences for mini mouths \u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:8px 0px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e Safe for self-feeding \u0026amp; perfect for stage 1 snacking \u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n p span[style*=\"font-size\"] { line-height: 1.6; }\n\u003c/style\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003ca 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work?\u003c/h3\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" style=\"font-size:.75rem;line-height:1rem;opacity:.75;padding:0px 30px 30px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:0px;padding-right:1px;padding-top:4px;\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color);font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;list-style-type:none;margin-left:25px;margin:0;padding:0;\"\u003e\u003cli style=\"color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color);text-decoration-color:#5b809e;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003ca data-skip-tracking=\"true\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" style=\"color:inherit;\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://newsletter.carrymedia.com/login\"\u003e Your or your partner takes the day off \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color);text-decoration-color:#5b809e;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003ca data-skip-tracking=\"true\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" style=\"color:inherit;\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://newsletter.carrymedia.com/login\"\u003e Lean on family to help \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color);text-decoration-color:#5b809e;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003ca data-skip-tracking=\"true\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" style=\"color:inherit;\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://newsletter.carrymedia.com/login\"\u003e Work from home and juggle \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color);text-decoration-color:#5b809e;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003ca data-skip-tracking=\"true\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" style=\"color:inherit;\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://newsletter.carrymedia.com/login\"\u003e Hire a sitter 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style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE BIG 1️⃣ 2️⃣ 3️⃣ \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:transparent;border-color:#8d6244;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:10.0px 30.0px 10.0px 30.0px;padding:20.0px 0.0px 20.0px 0.0px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:4px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color:#000000;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Montserrat','DejaVu Sans',Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:Bold;line-height:30px;margin:0;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e1️⃣ \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e👶🏼 Keeping Young Kids Busy While You Work\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n p span[style*=\"font-size\"] { line-height: 1.6; }\n\u003c/style\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eWhether your kid has (yet another) teacher work day, or is home sick, you likely aren’t going to be available to entertain them for 8 straight hours while you hop on countless calls and get those reports done. And let’s face it - even when they’re home sick from school, those kiddos magically get a burst of energy that makes you question whether you can do a mid-day drop off to their teachers. \u003c/span\u003e🤔\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e That’s why you want to be prepared to keep them \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"link\" href=\"https://activeforlife.com/42-activities-to-keep-kids-busy-while-parents-work-at-home/?utm_source=newsletter.carrymedia.com\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_campaign=juggling-work-sick-kids-and-half-days#:~:text=Camp%20out:%20Set%20up%20a%20tent%20or,some%20binoculars%20to%20keep%20a%20watch%20on\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"-webkit-text-decoration:underline #5b809e;color:#0070c4;text-decoration:underline #5b809e;word-break:break-word;;\"\u003eoccupied with ideas\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e like sensory tubs, cereal necklaces, and creating a “camp out” in the living room.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:transparent;border-color:#8d6244;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:10.0px 30.0px 10.0px 30.0px;padding:20.0px 0.0px 20.0px 0.0px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:4px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color:#000000;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Montserrat','DejaVu Sans',Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:Bold;line-height:30px;margin:0;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e2️⃣ \u003c/span\u003e👦\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e What to Do When Your Bigger Kids Are Home\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n p span[style*=\"font-size\"] { line-height: 1.6; }\n\u003c/style\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eWhile older kids might be perfectly happy to park themselves in front of the television for much of the day while you work, there will come a time when they get bored and turn to you for ideas. (Plus, unless they’re really sick, do you even \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ewant\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e them vegging on the couch all day?) We love the ideas that influencer BusyToddler has for ALL ages, but \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"link\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/C5jye7EvX23/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\u0026amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"-webkit-text-decoration:underline #5b809e;color:#0070c4;text-decoration:underline #5b809e;word-break:break-word;;\"\u003ethis particular free printable\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e is chock full of activities for kids ages 8-12. Some ideas include making a treasure hunt, having the kids do animal research, and writing letters to friends and family out of state.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:transparent;border-color:#8d6244;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:10.0px 30.0px 10.0px 30.0px;padding:20.0px 0.0px 20.0px 0.0px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:4px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color:#000000;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Montserrat','DejaVu Sans',Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:Bold;line-height:30px;margin:0;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e3️⃣ \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e👱🏻‍♀️ When Your Teens Need Some Ideas\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n p span[style*=\"font-size\"] { line-height: 1.6; }\n\u003c/style\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eNo doubt your teen is perfectly happy to entertain themselves while they’re home, but you might be surprised by how much they might appreciate some ideas to keep them busy. Especially if they’re under the weather and can’t hang with friends, they’ll need something to help pass the day. Lean on \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"link\" href=\"https://greenlight.com/learning-center/parenting-and-family/top-50-fun-activities-for-teens?utm_source=newsletter.carrymedia.com\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_campaign=juggling-work-sick-kids-and-half-days\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"-webkit-text-decoration:underline #5b809e;color:#0070c4;text-decoration:underline #5b809e;word-break:break-word;;\"\u003ethese ideas\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e to offer them, including making tie-dye shirts, putting together a family photo album, or making cookies. \u003c/span\u003e🍪 \u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 auto; border-top: 1px solid #edd7cf; width:92%;\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" style=\"margin:0 auto 0 auto;width:100%;\" src=\"https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/77fb7948-ec82-4047-8bf8-884ed82b798a/TEAMPLATE_-_Section_Break.png?t=1716223415\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:20px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_OAVb2pIUt/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" style=\"margin:0 auto 0 auto;width:100%;\" src=\"https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/f3c654e7-966e-46c5-ae98-0f8a4fa28ab5/137.png?t=1724859472\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:transparent;border-color:#4e6f88;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"color:#000000;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Montserrat','DejaVu Sans',Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:28px;font-weight:Bold;line-height:42px;margin:0;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBEEN THERE, DONE THAT \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e🤎\u003c/h2\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:4px;\"\u003e\u003ch5 style=\"color:#8d6244;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Montserrat','DejaVu Sans',Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:Bold;line-height:24px;margin:0;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003ci\u003efor working moms with older children \u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h5\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:31px;padding-top:4px;\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;list-style-type:disc;margin:0px 0px 0px 25px;padding:0;\"\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:8px 0px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eFor those of you who have high school seniors on your hands, you might be freaking out as you experience what is referred to as “soiling the nest.” \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"link\" href=\"https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/29/health/soiling-the-nest-teen-slang-wellness/index.html?utm_source=newsletter.carrymedia.com\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_campaign=juggling-work-sick-kids-and-half-days\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"-webkit-text-decoration:underline #5b809e;color:#0070c4;text-decoration:underline #5b809e;word-break:break-word;;\"\u003eThis phenomenon\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e often (but not always) occurs when older teens mentally prepare themselves for going away to college. Teens going through this seem to shift completely–they might be more withdrawn, make more of a mess, pick fights, or talk back. Rest easy - this undesirable behavior is just them figuring out how they’re going to be more independent. It makes it slightly easier for them to separate themselves from you and their home.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:8px 0px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eAs your sweet and mild-mannered child turns into a teen, you might get an unwanted dose of rebellious behavior. While totally normal, parenting this new version of your kid doesn’t come with an instruction manual. It’s at this time that you’ll want to navigate sensitive topics with them carefully. Don’t assume that because they’re teens they won’t want to talk to you - it’s just \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ehow\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e you talk (and listen!) to them that matters. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"link\" href=\"https://www.laparent.com/parenting-teens-how-to-navigate-sensitive-topics-with-your-kids/?utm_source=newsletter.carrymedia.com\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_campaign=juggling-work-sick-kids-and-half-days\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"-webkit-text-decoration:underline #5b809e;color:#0070c4;text-decoration:underline #5b809e;word-break:break-word;;\"\u003eThis article\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e highlights some helpful tips, like prioritizing quality time, and watching your tone when you engage.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 auto; border-top: 1px solid #edd7cf; width:92%;\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:12px;padding-left:34px;padding-right:34px;padding-top:12px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#fdf9f7;padding-bottom:19px;padding-left:19px;padding-right:19px;padding-top:19px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid #8d6244;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"left\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#222222;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;margin:0;padding-bottom:10px;padding-top:10px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLast week’s poll results: 33% of you would benefit from affordable child care, and nearly 30% of you would love flexibility at work to care for a sick child. 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Especially if you have littles, they’ll be bringing home world-class germs before you know it. \u003c/span\u003e🦠\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n p span[style*=\"font-size\"] { line-height: 1.6; }\n\u003c/style\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eFiguring out how to juggle all that, while still doing our paid work can be challenging. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n p span[style*=\"font-size\"] { line-height: 1.6; }\n\u003c/style\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eThat’s why we’ve pulled together some fantastic ideas to keep those kids busy while you attempt to focus. So bookmark this newsletter because you’ll need it soon enough!\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n p span[style*=\"font-size\"] { line-height: 1.6; }\n\u003c/style\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eAnd if you have any great tactics for keeping kids busy while you work, let us know in the comments at the bottom of this newsletter!\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n p span[style*=\"font-size\"] { line-height: 1.6; }\n\u003c/style\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eEnjoy!\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n p span[style*=\"font-size\"] { line-height: 1.6; }\n\u003c/style\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026nbsp;This week in The CARRY™ ALL, we’re talking about:\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:31px;padding-top:4px;\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;list-style-type:disc;margin:0px 0px 0px 25px;padding:0;\"\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:8px 0px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e👶🏼 Keeping Young Kids Busy While You Work\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:8px 0px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e 👦\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to Do When Your Older Kids Are Home\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:8px 0px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e👱🏻‍♀️ When Your Teens Need Some Ideas\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 auto; border-top: 1px solid #edd7cf; width:92%;\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"natural-and-fun-ways-to-make-snack-\" style=\"padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:4px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color:#000000;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Montserrat','DejaVu Sans',Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:Bold;line-height:30px;margin:0;text-align:left;\"\u003eNatural and fun ways to make snack time easier!\u003c/h3\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:20px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://littlebellies.com/snacks-by-age/7-plus-months/?utm_source=beehiiv\u0026amp;utm_medium=email\u0026amp;utm_campaign=DMPVNZ0OKF\u0026amp;_bhiiv=opp_cd03bdc5-11aa-4f23-9028-3f023d703259_fcb3e29e\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" style=\"margin:0 auto 0 auto;width:100%;\" src=\"https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/1df9ec8e-f7d2-4dac-bbb5-2a55bd8c8f67/PMS_Range.jpg?t=1722014892\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:31px;padding-top:4px;\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;list-style-type:disc;margin:0px 0px 0px 25px;padding:0;\"\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:8px 0px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e Organic, non-GMO, Unsweetened, Always Natural, Age \u0026amp; Stage Appropriate \u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:8px 0px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e Subtle flavors \u0026amp; new texture experiences for mini mouths \u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:8px 0px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e Safe for self-feeding \u0026amp; perfect for stage 1 snacking \u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n p span[style*=\"font-size\"] { line-height: 1.6; }\n\u003c/style\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"link\" href=\"https://littlebellies.com/snacks-by-age/7-plus-months/?utm_source=beehiiv\u0026amp;utm_medium=email\u0026amp;utm_campaign=DMPVNZ0OKF\u0026amp;_bhiiv=opp_cd03bdc5-11aa-4f23-9028-3f023d703259_fcb3e29e\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"-webkit-text-decoration:underline #5b809e;color:#0070c4;text-decoration:underline #5b809e;word-break:break-word;;\"\u003eLearn more about Little Bellies\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" style=\"padding:30px 30px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color);font-family:'Montserrat','DejaVu Sans',Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:Bold;line-height:30px;margin:0;text-align:left;\"\u003eWhat do you do when your kids are home and you have to work?\u003c/h3\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd align=\"left\" style=\"font-size:.75rem;line-height:1rem;opacity:.75;padding:0px 30px 30px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:0px;padding-right:1px;padding-top:4px;\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color);font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;list-style-type:none;margin-left:25px;margin:0;padding:0;\"\u003e\u003cli style=\"color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color);text-decoration-color:#5b809e;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003ca data-skip-tracking=\"true\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" style=\"color:inherit;\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://newsletter.carrymedia.com/login\"\u003e Your or your partner takes the day off \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color);text-decoration-color:#5b809e;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003ca data-skip-tracking=\"true\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" style=\"color:inherit;\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://newsletter.carrymedia.com/login\"\u003e Lean on family to help \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color);text-decoration-color:#5b809e;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003ca data-skip-tracking=\"true\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" style=\"color:inherit;\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://newsletter.carrymedia.com/login\"\u003e Work from home and juggle \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color);text-decoration-color:#5b809e;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003ca data-skip-tracking=\"true\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" style=\"color:inherit;\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://newsletter.carrymedia.com/login\"\u003e Hire a sitter 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underline;\"\u003eSubscribe\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e to participate in polls. \u003c/p\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" style=\"margin:0 auto 0 auto;width:50%;\" src=\"https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/8dd0e7d4-80b4-4d66-b5ca-7c06e02189e4/giphy.gif?t=1724854739\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"color:#000000;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Montserrat','DejaVu Sans',Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:28px;font-weight:Bold;line-height:42px;margin:0;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE BIG 1️⃣ 2️⃣ 3️⃣ \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:transparent;border-color:#8d6244;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:10.0px 30.0px 10.0px 30.0px;padding:20.0px 0.0px 20.0px 0.0px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:4px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color:#000000;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Montserrat','DejaVu Sans',Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:Bold;line-height:30px;margin:0;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e1️⃣ \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e👶🏼 Keeping Young Kids Busy While You Work\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n p span[style*=\"font-size\"] { line-height: 1.6; }\n\u003c/style\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eWhether your kid has (yet another) teacher work day, or is home sick, you likely aren’t going to be available to entertain them for 8 straight hours while you hop on countless calls and get those reports done. And let’s face it - even when they’re home sick from school, those kiddos magically get a burst of energy that makes you question whether you can do a mid-day drop off to their teachers. \u003c/span\u003e🤔\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e That’s why you want to be prepared to keep them \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"link\" href=\"https://activeforlife.com/42-activities-to-keep-kids-busy-while-parents-work-at-home/?utm_source=newsletter.carrymedia.com\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_campaign=juggling-work-sick-kids-and-half-days#:~:text=Camp%20out:%20Set%20up%20a%20tent%20or,some%20binoculars%20to%20keep%20a%20watch%20on\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"-webkit-text-decoration:underline #5b809e;color:#0070c4;text-decoration:underline #5b809e;word-break:break-word;;\"\u003eoccupied with ideas\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e like sensory tubs, cereal necklaces, and creating a “camp out” in the living room.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:transparent;border-color:#8d6244;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:10.0px 30.0px 10.0px 30.0px;padding:20.0px 0.0px 20.0px 0.0px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:4px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color:#000000;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Montserrat','DejaVu Sans',Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:Bold;line-height:30px;margin:0;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e2️⃣ \u003c/span\u003e👦\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e What to Do When Your Bigger Kids Are Home\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n p span[style*=\"font-size\"] { line-height: 1.6; }\n\u003c/style\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eWhile older kids might be perfectly happy to park themselves in front of the television for much of the day while you work, there will come a time when they get bored and turn to you for ideas. (Plus, unless they’re really sick, do you even \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ewant\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e them vegging on the couch all day?) We love the ideas that influencer BusyToddler has for ALL ages, but \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"link\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/C5jye7EvX23/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\u0026amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"-webkit-text-decoration:underline #5b809e;color:#0070c4;text-decoration:underline #5b809e;word-break:break-word;;\"\u003ethis particular free printable\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e is chock full of activities for kids ages 8-12. Some ideas include making a treasure hunt, having the kids do animal research, and writing letters to friends and family out of state.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:transparent;border-color:#8d6244;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:10.0px 30.0px 10.0px 30.0px;padding:20.0px 0.0px 20.0px 0.0px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:4px;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color:#000000;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Montserrat','DejaVu Sans',Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:Bold;line-height:30px;margin:0;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e3️⃣ \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e👱🏻‍♀️ When Your Teens Need Some Ideas\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n p span[style*=\"font-size\"] { line-height: 1.6; }\n\u003c/style\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#222222;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eNo doubt your teen is perfectly happy to entertain themselves while they’re home, but you might be surprised by how much they might appreciate some ideas to keep them busy. Especially if they’re under the weather and can’t hang with friends, they’ll need something to help pass the day. Lean on \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"link\" href=\"https://greenlight.com/learning-center/parenting-and-family/top-50-fun-activities-for-teens?utm_source=newsletter.carrymedia.com\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_campaign=juggling-work-sick-kids-and-half-days\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"-webkit-text-decoration:underline #5b809e;color:#0070c4;text-decoration:underline #5b809e;word-break:break-word;;\"\u003ethese ideas\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e to offer them, including making tie-dye shirts, putting together a family photo album, or making cookies. \u003c/span\u003e🍪 \u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 auto; border-top: 1px solid #edd7cf; width:92%;\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:transparent;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" style=\"margin:0 auto 0 auto;width:100%;\" src=\"https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/77fb7948-ec82-4047-8bf8-884ed82b798a/TEAMPLATE_-_Section_Break.png?t=1716223415\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:20px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_OAVb2pIUt/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" style=\"margin:0 auto 0 auto;width:100%;\" src=\"https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/f3c654e7-966e-46c5-ae98-0f8a4fa28ab5/137.png?t=1724859472\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:transparent;border-color:#4e6f88;border-radius:5px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;padding:0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"color:#000000;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Montserrat','DejaVu Sans',Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:28px;font-weight:Bold;line-height:42px;margin:0;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBEEN THERE, DONE THAT \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e🤎\u003c/h2\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-top:4px;\"\u003e\u003ch5 style=\"color:#8d6244;color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Montserrat','DejaVu Sans',Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:Bold;line-height:24px;margin:0;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003ci\u003efor working moms with older children \u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h5\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px;padding-right:31px;padding-top:4px;\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"color:var(--wt-text-on-background-color) !important;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;list-style-type:disc;margin:0px 0px 0px 25px;padding:0;\"\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:8px 0px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eFor those of you who have high school seniors on your hands, you might be freaking out as you experience what is referred to as “soiling the nest.” \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"link\" href=\"https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/29/health/soiling-the-nest-teen-slang-wellness/index.html?utm_source=newsletter.carrymedia.com\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_campaign=juggling-work-sick-kids-and-half-days\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"-webkit-text-decoration:underline #5b809e;color:#0070c4;text-decoration:underline #5b809e;word-break:break-word;;\"\u003eThis phenomenon\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e often (but not always) occurs when older teens mentally prepare themselves for going away to college. Teens going through this seem to shift completely–they might be more withdrawn, make more of a mess, pick fights, or talk back. Rest easy - this undesirable behavior is just them figuring out how they’re going to be more independent. It makes it slightly easier for them to separate themselves from you and their home.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin:8px 0px 0px 0px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003eAs your sweet and mild-mannered child turns into a teen, you might get an unwanted dose of rebellious behavior. While totally normal, parenting this new version of your kid doesn’t come with an instruction manual. It’s at this time that you’ll want to navigate sensitive topics with them carefully. Don’t assume that because they’re teens they won’t want to talk to you - it’s just \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ehow\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e you talk (and listen!) to them that matters. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"link\" href=\"https://www.laparent.com/parenting-teens-how-to-navigate-sensitive-topics-with-your-kids/?utm_source=newsletter.carrymedia.com\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_campaign=juggling-work-sick-kids-and-half-days\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"-webkit-text-decoration:underline #5b809e;color:#0070c4;text-decoration:underline #5b809e;word-break:break-word;;\"\u003eThis article\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e highlights some helpful tips, like prioritizing quality time, and watching your tone when you engage.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 auto; border-top: 1px solid #edd7cf; width:92%;\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom:12px;padding-left:34px;padding-right:34px;padding-top:12px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#fdf9f7;padding-bottom:19px;padding-left:19px;padding-right:19px;padding-top:19px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid #8d6244;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"left\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#222222;font-family:'Open Sans','Segoe UI','Apple SD Gothic Neo','Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:24px;margin:0;padding-bottom:10px;padding-top:10px;text-align:left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLast week’s poll results: 33% of you would benefit from affordable child care, and nearly 30% of you would love flexibility at work to care for a sick child. 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