Ask Margaret: How Do I Choose Between Conflicting Kids' Events?
b'When you have more than one kid event in your calendar, how do you hit both\\u2013 or choose one and live with your kid\'s disappointment? A listener in our Facebook group asks:\\n"Moms with multiple children: how do you handle the anxiety, guilt, and disappointment when kids\' activities overlap? I\\u2019m not talking about missing one of the bajillion 4th grade basketball games. I mean the once-a-year or even once-every-few-years very important events. \\nHow do you decide which child\\u2019s event is more important ? How do moms do this without feeling absolutely guilt-ridden and sad? It\\u2019s an impossible situation to be in and I\\u2019m feeling paralyzed."\\nThe most important thing you can do is talk about these issues as a group and problem-solve together. Can the parents split up the event duties? Can another relative, friend, or neighbor step in? If you\'re doing your best to make your kid feel supported, not just by you but by the other people in their tribe, then you can let yourself off the hook for not showing up to every single event - yes, even the important ones.\\nSpecial thanks to our sponsors for this month:\\nFor trusted protection, choose Pampers, the #1 Pediatrician Recommended Brand. Download the Pampers Club App today to start earning rewards with every diaper & wipes purchase.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'