When the daycare is closed, the grandparents move out of town or the parenting book is loaned to a friend when we need it, we realize how important these resources are,
Last summer, the civic workers in my city went on strike for a long, long time. The garbage wasn't picked up, construction permits weren't issued, and worst of all for me, the library and community center were closed. I never realized just how much we went to the library until we couldn't go anymore.
The resources we use as parents are just like that - invisible while they are working perfectly, but when they are gone we realize just how much we rely on them. Most working parents have experienced those days when their daycare provider is sick, and suddenly they have to take the day off work to stay home and care for their child. Or you've loaned out your favorite childcare book and when you go to look up your child's new and worrisome illness your book isn't there on your shelf.
Have you ever found yourself without a resource that makes your life as a parent run smoothly? Share your experience in the poll or discussions and tell us about your most important resource as a parent.
