Whiletravelingwith kids might seem like an exciting adventure, the screams, complaining, and naptime battles (an inevitable part of trips with little ones) make it far from relaxing or idyllic. That’s why some parents resort to looking for vacation childcare help. However, those who don’t plan this in advance are forced to turn to desperate measures, just to catch a ray of sunshine or a quiet moment in peace.
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To have some time to themselves, some parents resort to finding childcare while on vacation
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These parents didn’t so they tried taking advantage of a friend
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“I no longer offer and refuse to watch their kids in group settings”
We were lucky enough to get in touch with the author of the story, who kindly agreed to tell us what motivated her to share it online. “I’ve been a reader on Reddit for a while, not really a post or commenter. I knew this thread helped others see their situation more clearly and I hoped it would do the same for me, which it did,” she said toBored Panda.
Despite this tension, the author was still able to have a relaxing holiday. “I was able to enjoy my vacation for the most part. My doubts increased more significantly after the vacation when I talked to others about it once we were home.”
Instead of trying to put their responsibilities, i.e., their kids, on others,parentsshould have a prepared childcare plan for a vacation so others, including them, can enjoy the time off relaxing and enjoying themselves.
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Planning a vacation with relatives may be a good idea as well, as long as everyone knows what they’re signing up for. “Sometimes we travel with grandparents,” says Baugh. “This assures that we have a trusted adult to stay with our kids or even be an extra set of hands when visiting the beach or the theme parks. Especially with younger kids,” she adds, “it’s always helpful to have another adult to manage multiple needs when on vacation.”
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