I had to call in and take today off, and now I am filled with guilt. Why do we carry so much guilt for taking care of our children and ourselves?

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Why? Because you care. You have your own children at home, but if you're like me with 6 classes of 20-plus kids a day, that's 120 kids that depend on me at work. Balancing those responsibilities is easier for some than for others. In the end, you have to take care of family before work. The principal can call in a substitute teacher. Your kids can't call in a substitute Mom.

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I like that, my babies are only 2, they can't call in a substitute mom.

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Don't feel guilty. You do so much already, and you shouldn't have to walk around with the guilt of calling out. Everyone has to now and then.

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If you don't take care of yourself you won't be able to take care of others.

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Don’t.

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I like it pain and simple... now if I can just get my heart on board! My brain totally gets it!

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You need to take care of yourself, so you can take care of others. That's a good reminder.

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