Everyone has given some great advice. I have also put both my kids in care 1 day per week as of this year for a number of reasons, but mostly I really need the break. I have no family support and only a little friend support. I have gotten to the point where I cannot deal with both of them to go out and just do basic things, also I wish to find work. To find work, I need care and having them in 1 day means that it is easier for me to get more when I need it.