Going into busy season as a "step" mom of elementary age kid. Just found out today that we are getting full custody. Husband works and is in school... Advice please!

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Curious if this could qualify for parental leave. This does seem like a big adjustment and you could potentially make an argument for it.

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Advice on what? Getting before and after care? The full custody issue? Having a husband who works and is in school? Or just need a pat on the back?

Managing hours with a kid...

Look for daycare or after school programs then talk to your spouse to see who will be able to drop him off/pick him up. Also talk to your manager or whoever is above you so that they know you will have to leave the office at certain time and that you might have to work from home more often if possible.

EY1... I didnt think about that, maybe I will try and look into it. We are working out pick up/ drop off. I dont usually work from home but I might start trying it.. Need my monitors though!

If tax ask for a portable monitor ..I did and got one. Need it . I am in tax.

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