Snow days hit working parents hard. Here's how 8 Business Insider parents manage.

"A massive storm is causing havoc not only for travelers in the US but also for working parents whose kids' schools are once again closed for a snow day. I reached out to colleagues across the newsroom here at Business Insider to see how everyone is coping with balancing work and keeping kids entertained at home. From crafts in bathrooms to kids calling their friends on landlines, and from parents canceling non-essential meetings and being camera-off, this is how we do it."

"My almost-2-year-old is usually at day care, so my partner and I had to do some calendar tetris to figure out how to make our day work. We rescheduled one-on-one meetings and reviewed our schedules to identify overlaps. We need to make sure that at least one of us is free to listen in with our toddler in the other room while the other is presenting during a meeting."

Massive storms cause travel disruption and widespread school closures, forcing working parents to juggle childcare and professional duties at home. Parents rearrange calendars, reschedule meetings, and coordinate handoffs so at least one adult can supervise children during calls. Teams accept guest appearances from toddlers and allow camera-off participation for essential work. Families adapt by taking children outside for play, offering warm treats, and improvising activities like bathroom crafts and landline calls with friends. Flexibility, clear scheduling, and understanding colleagues enable parents to balance productivity with child supervision during unexpected snow days.

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