These may be things you don't normally have time to do, such as reading a special book aloud. Also, check the TV schedule for children's programs, and supervise what your child watches. If your child is sick and you feel pressure to return to work, recruit help from your partner or from other relatives and friends. Perhaps your employer will let you work from home. Also check with your union or company policies on sick child care.
Some older children can stay at home alone.
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