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When planning avacation, its hard to think about anything else.
And having something to look forward to can get you through the most difficult days at work!
But one womanstravelplans almost got derailed when her sister begged her to be a last-minutebabysitter.
21% of parents also reported having trouble finding childcare flexible enough to meet their familys needs.
Cost is an important factor to consider when trying to find childcare as well.
And on average, these families are paying about 100 each week to confirm their kids were looked after.
Because of this, most parents are spending over a fifth of their household income on childcare.
And many admit to spending 29% of their savings on making sure their kids are taken care of.
To learn more about this topic, we reached out toparenting expert and Founder ofPregnant Chicken, Amy Morrison.
She was kind enough to have a conversation withBored Pandaand explain what can cause parents to be stuck withoutchildcare.
Surprises like a babysitter canceling at the last minute or family emergencies can leave parents scrambling for childcare.
So is there anything moms and dads can do to attempt to be prepared for these situations?
They have their own commitments and shouldnt be expected to step in at the drop of a hat.
If parents suddenly find themselves without childcare, the expert recommends reaching out to friends or family nearby.
Even if their schedules are tight, someone might be able to step in, Amy told Bored Panda.
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