How to quit feeling guilty

[Fun&care]

I can't say I feel as bad as some of you for simply taking a day off...yes sometimes there is guilt especially for those last minute closures, but at the end of the day me and my family come first. If parents absolutely can't take time off work ever then they should go to a center. I don't see why I should suffer for the sake of "convenience" for my dc families. Most of my families really like me and will work around my schedule to keep their spot. I take 4 weeks per year unpaid plus paid stats. And yes I use all 4 weeks. Any less than that and I think I would burn out. Any parent with a head on their shoulders will respect a providers need for time off knowing that everyone needs a break, and knowing that as daycare providers we work HARD, and that our job is exhausting.