Forum: Caring for children

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...

Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask this question.. I recently lost my job, my girlfriend works full time as a manager at a cash store. The...

Hi all! I recently started advertising for my home daycare. I have one client, an 8 month old girl. She's been in my home for 6 hours now, and has...

Would it be wrong to take a sick day tomorrow, my last day before I break for holidays?????? I have NO patience at all. It is mainly my...

A dcb has been getting over croup and returned to care today after mom told me cough much better. Well, he had several coughing attacks thismorning...