List and Holidays

Patterns and Holidays

We are pleased to announce that we have totally replaced our previous "Standard Patterns" and "Daily Patterns" forms with our new "Odd/Even/All" and "Monthly" patterns forms. The new forms allow marking any combination of days, from a single day to a full week, in a single operation. In addition the new forms understand contiguous days (days that border each other) so that contiguous overnight stays will automatically be marked as extended overnights. Finally, the new forms provide commonality for marking either day visits or overnight stays.

(The "Odd/Even/All Pattern" form)

(The "Monthly Pattern" form)

At a glance, the "Odd/Even/All" and "Monthly" forms appear to be quite similar, and they are. In either one, an application method is chosen (All/Even/Odd or "First/Second/Third...), days are marked by selecting days in the selection box, a range of days is selected (the complete parenting plan by default) and the "Apply" button is clicked. The preview button can then be clicked for a visual confirmation that days were marked as desired. If the days are incorrectly marked (perhaps Odd was chosen and Even is preferred) the Remove button can be clicked, changes can be made as desired, and the days can be applied again.

The difference between the two forms is that the "Odd/Even/All" form divides the year into odd days and even days whereas the "Monthly" form selects the Nth (first, second, third, etc) occurrence of the selected days within a month. Note that we have recently added the "fifth" (5th) selection in response to requests we received from several customers. The addition of the 5th selection applies to both overnight stays and day visits.

With multiple runs it is possible to create patterns not directly supported by either of the forms. For example, a two week extended overnight can be marked by selecting the 2nd week and applying that, then selecting the 3rd week and applying that.

With the two forms, a wide variety of patterns can be applied. If you have a pattern that can't be applied using these forms, then consider using our "Custom Patterns" form. One way or the other, we've got you covered.

Holiday forms for the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom

For the two year calendar, holidays are divided by years which can be selected with the tabs located near the top of the form. The left tab is the first year and the right tab is the second year. Each tab is clearly labeled with the first month of the year selected which was determined when the calendar was created. Most standard holidays (and some not so standard) are available with the holiday List.

To select one or more holidays, click on the tab for the desired year, and click on the holidays you want to apply. Then click on the "Apply" button. Use the "Preview" button to confirm your results. Note the pickup and dropoff times which are filled in with values from the "Preferences" form which were defined when the calendar was created. Of course you can override the times as needed.

Check the No-Nap box to indicate that the child will NOT be taking a nap during the visit if you will be calculating Quality Time (available with the deluxe and 2 year calendar versions only).

Scroll down this page to view the 2-year U.S., Canadian, and United Kingdom holiday forms or click here to view the holiday forms for the single year calendar.

U.S. Holidays

Canadian Holidays

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Canadian national holidays are included as well as those that are unique to each province. To select a holiday just mark the checkbox and optionally enter the pickup and dropoff times and check the "No Nap" box if the child won't be napping (just like with the U.S. Holidays).

United Kingdom Holidays

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Holidays for the United Kingdom include the national holidays as well as those that are unique to Ireland and Scotland.

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	(The "Odd/Even/All Pattern" form)
	(The "Monthly Pattern" form)