And You Will Have Kids

Today, my son went for immunizations (shots) and his appointment was at a satellite office different than the office we usually visit.  They hadn’t shipped our records over to the satellite office!  Small little error, but the consequences are huge in a way. I’ve taken some time out of my work day, driven to the office which cost me gas money, and I’ve paid a co-pay for my insurance so my child could see the doctor.  Luckily, I had my own copy of the records so I could prove what shots my child had been given.  The visit was saved!

ALMOST….he is starting with a double ear infection and so the shots were put off until 2 weeks from now…BUT you get my point. It’s really important to keep your own records, to be informed on immunization issues, and not to rely on your child’s doctor to do this for you! More →

Every working parent will one day have to deal with “the sick child crisis”.  Hopefully, you’ve planned ahead of time for this inevitable event.  If not, it’s best to begin now.

In many families, both parents need to work and the children need to go to daycare during the day, or before and after school while their parents are at work.  Most days, the routine goes off without a hitch.  Then, a child gets ill and can not go to daycare.  What now?

Check with your daycare provider to find out their rules on attendance and their illness policies. Will your child need a note from a doctor to be allowed back to daycare?  Also check to see if your area has any sick care providers.  In our area, there are several daycares that just provide care to sick children.  Sure, many parents wish that they could be home with their child when he or she is sick, but it isn’t always possible. 

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