Forum: Caring for children

I have a daycare child approaching 2.5 yrs, and the parents want him to start toilet training. The problem is that he has about 2-3 runny poops a...

Hi everybody, I'm new to this site as of today, so I'm not sure this would be the right place to make my query or not. Let me know if this needs...

I have a DCG that will be three next month. These past few weeks she has been refusing to dress herself to go outside. I have to get her dressed....

Hi all. Just want to check with everyone to get a firm grasp on the numbers. I know that I can care for five children including mine own younger...

I have a nap/quiet time policy is in my handbook which specifys kids nap from 1-3. However, nothing stipulates my policy on infants who nap twice a...

I'm home with my daughter now who just turned 4 last week. We have the opportunity to do some fun things during this time before the baby comes but...

Do you warm bottles for the 12 month olds? Don't usually do this, but parent insists. Do you use hot water in a bowl or a warmer? Looking for...

Is it "normal" for a 3yr2month old girl to have snarky, rude attitude/comments towards friends? It rarely is towards me but her daily interactions...

So I am new to the child care field. I have a 2 year old and a 10 month old at home, and decided with my social services and healthcare background I...

Good morning!! My dhb arrived this morning, sat down for breakfast and proceeded to tell me the following. "Mommy and me are going to be living in...

Hello everyone. So here I am again with a 1 year old that just won't nap. I had to put him separate from my other kids because he falls asleep...

I have had several interviews lately where the parents of 1 year olds have chosen to keep their kids on formula versus milk. I made it clear that it...

I come from a small town. I have been frustrated with alot of providers that are over the childcare limits. This has been since September, they have...

Hi Ladies, After thinking all weekend, I have decided that it is best for my family(and my sanity) if I terminate care for my dhb. I am unsure...

I have just my DD who is almost 4 and DCB who is 2.5 yrs old until I close in 2 weeks. Today was just brutal for me. I am used to being run off my...