Just found out that the client office I'm working at will be closing at the end of the month and trying to figure out how to tell my neurodivergent 5-year-old that'll be around more temporarily due to the change in job status. Any advice?

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A 5-year old may not ask questions. You dont need to volunteer.

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If you’re a mom it’s different. You should be around and this is a good thing

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J on hunt in the mornings and evenings. Let your days be about family

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That actually a good idea really wish this was happening. In the fall as they start full day school this year.

Go job hunt from a coffee shop?

Thats an idea not sure I could do 12 hours out of the house daily through.

I suggest being honest and clear about expectations, and have multiple conversations to prep them. Also if you have a phone call I might use screen time, set them up with a snack. And be realistic - my kids are very different so one would be able to handle a couple of hrs with independent play at age 5 with small questions here and there but another would absolutely not.

Mom’s going to home more for a while. I still need to do some work in the morning during ______. When I’m working, you can pick from these activities: art, legos, outdoor kitchen, etc. When I’m done with work we will _____.
Sometimes I will need to be on the phone and need to pay full attention to the person I’m talking to. This means I won’t be able to help you if you need something.
You can help yourself to these snacks and drinks whenever you want.

Thank you this actually sounds like the best way as mine therives off of routine.

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