Parents (especially single ones): Plan ahead for urgent situations. If your child gets sick and you can’t take off of work (or if you get sick and you have your child to take care of), it’s important to be prepared for these types of situations. Develop an “emergency list” of friends and family members you know you can call on. And, in addition to your list, have the number of a local babysitting service that you’ve pre-screened and feel comfortable using.
