[ratliffchrisb]

Leaving work for childcare is currently a valid reason to go on unemployment. They should try to work this out with one of their employers. They could each go down to 50% time and pay and be supplemented by unemployment currently. There is a lot of flexibility they aren't taking advantage of and then complaining about how hard it is.

[geebee]

Their jobs may be important, though. It's a privilege to have a stable and meaningful job, but it's also important to do it.