SAH parents - credentials

For anyone who has taken a break from the profession to take care of children, did you pay to maintain your credentials and continuing education while not earning any income? If so, can you share the most affordable options and your strategy for fitting continuing ed into your life?

For anyone who did or didn’t maintain credentials during a period of caretaking, can you share experiences getting back into the field after a break?

I’m an FSA, EA, and MAAA considering a break of 2-3 years. A little nervous with the pace of AI. About 15 years of experience to date.