Parents in times of crisis: This is how you divide the childcare clever!

Parents in times of crisis: This is how you divide the childcare clever!

When a child gets sick, many parents often react instinctively without thinking for a long time. Nancy Meckert, an expert in the compatibility of work and family, indicates that the obvious option is usually chosen without prior agreements. In most cases, the mother stays at home because she traditionally takes on a larger part of the care work and often works part -time. This means that she is more willing to put her professional obligations back.

This dynamic can quickly lead to tensions within the family. Meckert emphasizes how important it is that parents act as a team in such moments. Instead of reproaching each other, you should find the conversation early to develop a clear plan for looking after your sick children. The following questions can help to clarify the situation:

Teamwork as a key

In order to effectively master the challenges, it is crucial that both parents disclose their professional priorities. Who currently has greater flexibility? Which solutions are best suited to the respective living conditions? Such conversations should not take place once, but should be reconsidered again and again. "You don't even clarify that and it is done," explains Meckert. "Our needs change and we should regularly reflect on how we feel the situation." The most obvious choice is not always the best solution.

Another important point is to check stuck roller patterns. It can be an advantage to question whether everyone involved has the feeling of being treated fairly. Flexibility is the catchphrase here. Parents can divide the so -called children's medical days, for which there are financial support from the health insurance companies. "In theory, it is possible to transfer the children's hospital to the other parent if both employers agree," explains Petra Heineevetter from the independent patient consultancy Germany (UPD). "The division can then be redesigned in the next calendar year."

A well -thought -out plan and regular adjustments to individual needs can not only contribute to the better reconciliation of work and family, but also to a harmonious coexistence in family life.

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