Dear {entity or individual}:
I wanted to let you know that I am going to be {late/distracted/etc.} in respect to the {meeting/project}.
Like many people during the {pandemic/recession/day care shortage/etc.}, I have been unable to secure reliable child care. Additionally, I have had to {help with remote schooling/care for family members/etc.}. However, {stopgap plan for child care} should ease the situation quite a bit as of {date}.
I greatly appreciate your patience and compassion as my colleagues and I wrestle with these issues. So many {managers/companies} would not be so understanding, which is truly unfortunate.
I look forward to things getting back to normal. Until then, rest assured that I am being as productive as possible given the circumstances.
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