I know what I got to do. its when I get to talk to them my anxiety kicks in because I love working have a fear of rejection or it doesn't work out i just feel a let down or constantly hard on myself. or I just come out saying it the wrong way. amazing hours but with my husband working from 2am to 4pm everyday I have to be the main watcher we cant afford no sitter and our family arent reliable where I'm always fearing a text everyday saying they cant watch my kids and I got to call in. I don't really need a job but I like my own money and having something to help out like food imstead relying on my hubby to pay for everything. doing my own thing with my own money. I can't work long hours and crazy days till our kids get older that's a down part. but its all about having to get out and have adult conversations instead of talking to 7year old and 21 month old everyday. and making money.

Set clear boundaries right from the start. Since they're trying to push them, just outright deny what you are unable to do and refer to what you originally told them about weekends only.

Either they will work with you or they'll try to use you. The job isn't worth it in the latter case. You were up front with your availability and when they hired you they knew what your hour limits were. That's on them.

I would just say “I noticed I got some 1-8 shifts and unfortunately I don’t have a babysitter until after 4:30 during the week”. Unless they expect you to bring your kiddos with you, then you just can’t work those hours!

Just say you simply cannot do the current schedule. Update your availability and say you can only work the availability. Try to help them out and it gets complicated.