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My 5-year-old goes to the sitter 3 days a week....sm

Posted By: Georgia gal on 2005-07-07
In Reply to: Kids at home? - New to work at home MT

4 if I need her to.  The 1-2 days she's home I have lots of arts and craft things for her to do and she'll play with her toys.  I do take frequent breaks to check on her when she's here.   She is allowed to watch TV 2 hours a day so she'll usually pop in a movie while I'm working or watch PBS.


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