 Figure Out a Solution in AdvanceTake turns staying home with sick children when necessary. You may also be lucky enough to have parents or in-laws living in the area. You will be surprised at how wonderfully supportive they can be. If possible, don't call on their help for the whole day, maybe just a few hours to handle the important matters at work and then work from home if necessary. Talk to neighbours who are stay-at-home mums or family members. You may be pleasantly surprised how many people are willing to help out in this situation. Split the Day with Your PartnerAnother alternative when children are sick is to split the day. You can go to work in the morning, from 7:30 until 12:30, come home, and then your partner can go in and work from 2:00 until 8:00. Save Your Sick DaysTry to save your sick days so that you don't have to take unpaid days – ask your HR department about what arrangements can be made with flexible leave practices. If all else fails then consider our On-line Babysitting service as it caters for emergency care situations. You can book on the day up to 2pm or 4 hours prior! | 
