Forum: Caring for children

So, I had a mom drop off her child this morning and say he woke up with a crusty eye. He has had a cold for the past week and a bit, but she said...

Parents and myself are having an extemely hard time potty training a almost 3 year old(turns 3 next month). We have tried every 30 minutes. Was...

I confess; I have 4 boys of my own as well as only boy DCKs until January....girl world is a foreign concept. I've been so afraid that they would...

One of my kids has been driving me NUTS lately. She's my little micro manager, she can be bossy to the other kids, won't stop talking, wants...

I started a 14 MO on Monday. Super sweet little guy! I seriously am going to grow to love him like my own! The ONLY issue I have is getting him...

hello everyone My lunch time is so stressful for me. Right now in my care are a 4yr old that is in school in the morning his brother who is...

Hello, I have a child who has been with me for over one year now. My problem is that at drop off time the child comes loaded full of...

Hello everyone. I currently have been watching a brother and sister. Boy is 5. I have him 3 days a week and b4/after school on 2 days. I watch...

So, I would appreciate some input from you ladies. I feel I know what must be done, but I am hesitating for various reasons. I have posted recently...

What is the age which you allow a child not to nap and instead watch tv,or play on their own quietly? Or do you make them at least lay down quietly...

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Yes, I am still struggling with this screamer, but he's getting better - sort of. I am having some issues with being too "hard" I think. When I...

Okay, very off topic... At what age do you stop using a baby swing (indoor with mobiles etc)? I stopped using my swing for my kids around 7-8...