How did you manage the logistics?

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I am wondering about things like swimming lessons, clashing parties, something suitable for one child but not the other … I know I’m probably talking rubbish. Just want reassurance it’s doable I suppose.

I’m new to this but one kid is just in senior school. Whilst younger sibling is Y5.
we use uber teen. Beg Friends. Beg other parents in the same class of group. The train.

depends how old your kids are I guess.

you do need to simplify and let go of what is not important. And kids need fo learn life isn’t perfect.

I drop off early and pick up late. Parties get missed. Activities dropped. some replaced with something easier to access. Some not.

I need to hold down a job too!

other people in the same boat are lucky to have best mates or family nearby.

not me!
I pay for after school babysitter. It just takes one more pressure off me. They pick up from after school club. Cook supper. Often do bedtime. Sometimes I go out to the gym or to meet a friend. Otherwise I’m in my office at home sorting out life admin. Yes It is expensive but otherwise I’d lose my sanity.

I have also paid for an over night nanny. Was surprising not that expensive. So also an option if you are worried about not being able to get away.

You can do it. Just need to organise an army to help you. Either paid or informal support networks.

you willl work it out.

Best of luck!

Thanks. They are only little and so I’m keen to keep everything as smooth as possible for them.

Not a lone parent, but partner works shifts so is never around in the evening, and some weekends.

Scheduling is important, so try not to book regular activities that clash with each other, just being planned and organised about that to make things easier.

I made friends with other parents and we lift share, taking it in turns to take DC to things and collect. This has been invaluable, it means I only need to do 1 in 3 weeks rather than every week.

For things like weekend football matches it often means I can drop my son off but can't stay and watch him play because of younger DC. Or if really stuck I might put on the group chat 'ds available to play but only if he can catch a lift' someone will usually take him. I make sure to repay the favours whenever I can. Same with birthdays, I will need to drop and go rather than stay.

There's also a lot of waiting about and being patient while their siblings do things, just part of life.