How to quit feeling guilty

[5 Little Monkeys]

I take time off for holidays but very rarely for sick days. So far I have had zero parents complain of this(at least to my face) or make me feel guilty of it. I do feel guilty for taking a sick day or having to close early or for having to close for a doctor's appointment but I DO NOT feel guilty for taking holidays.

I wanted to open a home daycare so that I was my own boss and make my own hours. I don't know how to stop feeling guilty but just remember that almost all the parents have holidays and take sick days. If they make you feel guilty for that than they don't respect or appreciate you and I wouldn't want those kind of parents in my hdc. If any of my dc parents gave me grief over sick days or even a holiday I would point blank ask them "Do you not take a sick day or holiday?" In my interviews I make it very clear that they need a back up provider for when I take holidays or sick days.

Take time off, put your family first and try not to feel too guilty!! Life is short, spend it how YOU want! Don't feel guilty for making memories with your own family