I sent my kids to day care and took the week off work. It was just what I needed to recharge.

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The author decided to take the week off while her kids were at day care.

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My wife and I both work full-time. Summers are complex — we have to plan our kids' summer schedules 6 months in advance.

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Pat Dooling said he and his wife amend their work schedules to accommodate their kids during the summer vacation.

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I'm a military spouse and childcare drained my savings. My husband and I lived paycheck to paycheck for a year.

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