Forum: Caring for children

This should have been my warning! Coffee...really?! Bingo...must be ADHD. First day today with a 5 & 8 year old that I have taken for the summer...

Yikes! I had no idea things would move this quickly. Not a complaint, just an oh my gosh... Thanks to everyone for the great ideas I've found by...

I boggles my mind how some parents think when it comes to naps. It is *SO* important for your child to be well rested. You can't always go 'by the...

I will be opening my dayhome in September and am hoping to get things right from the start. I know there will be things that need tweaking along the...

I have a two year old girl I have had for about a year now. She is awesome and have never had any major issues with her. About two weeks ago she...

I have two kids right now that are 12 months. Both, according to parents, are in the process of transitioning from 2 naps to 1 nap. I have done some...

I have a 10 month old, an 11 month old, a 14 month old and a 2.5 year old. The 2.5 year old plays alone for about 5 minutes and then comes over to me...

I usually let my little DC boys (I don't have any training or trained little girls) pee behind a tree if the need arises at the park (the public...

How many kids would you feel comfortable taking to a shallow/wading pool with a lifeguard? It's sooo hot, and this sounds like a great idea to me in...

I have had a child in my care now for almost two years (3yr 9m old boy). My problem is that he is consistently hitting/kicking etc. He is even smart...

Hello, Does anyone here care for siblings? I have a sibling group (first time) and they are so connected to each other. If the older child...

Hi everyone! I am new here - I'll be opening a registered dayhome in September and just found this site. It looks like it will be a wonderful...

The post below got me thinking. I too would like to get my 8mo old on the "same" schedule as the other children but I have a little delimma... Mom...

Okay, first, I am having some troubles with disciplining. I have three babies (10 months, 11 months and 14 months). The 11 month old BITES, and when...

Hi there! I was just wondering if anybody had any suggestions as to how to get everyone on the same nap schedule or what is the best way to work...