Comments on: When Sick Kids and Work Collide

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:38:00 +0000

When this happens, its a nightmare. Outsourcing can work if you take the time to weed out the poor quality people first. Great advice in your post though.

By: Genesis

Genesis — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:33:59 +0000

My kids don’t get sick too often, either, Anne, but when they do, it’s never a simple cold, we’re down for the count! This past bout had us ill (I got it, too) for two weeks! I actually have a maid who comes in to handle the household stuff, so that wasn’t an issue, but you’re right, cleaning and such takes a backseat to dealing with commitments and kids when you are spread so thin.

By: lornadoone

lornadoone — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:24:23 +0000

I’ve found myself in the same situation a lot lately. It is definitely frustrating, and a little scary when you have both clients and your family counting on you. You’ve got some good suggestions for me to keep in mind.

By: Anne Lamansky

Anne Lamansky — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:53:15 +0000

This is probably implied in the tips you already list, but I put everything else on hold: household stuff, cleaning, community involvement, etc. Top priority is the sick children; second is my commitment to my business. Everything else can go into a temporary holding pattern. Fortunately, my children are very rarely sick!