Please Take My Children to Work Day

Please Take My Children to Work Day is an impressive, albeit unofficial, celebration for parents who stay at home to raise their children. Anyone who has cared for small children knows it is real hard work! It is necessary to monitor the kids, provide for their needs, and keep everything in order – all at the same time! This is extremely exhausting, and the babysitting parent needs a breather. Please Take My Children to Work Day gives them the opportunity to take a break from the hard work of endlessly caring for the children.

History

Jen Singer, a housewife and mother of two sons, ran a popular online mommy blog, MommaSaid.net. It quickly gained popularity – the talented woman talked about raising kids with a fair amount of humor. But for Jen, the constant staying at home turned out to be a difficult test. In 2003, Singer took the initiative to create a special day – Please Take My Children to Work Day. The idea was that the other parent or one of the relatives or friends of the family takes the children with them to work one day a year so that their primary caregiver can relax without feeling they are neglecting the children.

Parents across the United States welcomed Singer’s idea and supported her when she expressed her wish that the holiday be annually.

Interesting facts

In 2008, Please Take My Children to Work Day was officially recognized in the state of Colorado.

How to take part

You can celebrate this holiday in two ways depending on your role:

1. Are you a stay-at-home parent in need of support? Devote this day completely to yourself when the children are taken to work. Go to the spa, watch your favorite movie, meet up with friends, or go to a restaurant.
2. Are you a working parent, relative, or friend? Spend the day with the kids in a way that is interesting for everyone. Use your imagination and do not worry!

When is Please Take My Children to Work Day in 2024?

Please Take My Children to Work Day is observed on June 25 each year.

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