Forum: Caring for children

I usually say a child has to wear pull ups for 2 wks solid with no accidents then they can wear underware. I have a 3 yr old who stayed home and did...

Title says it all, got a new client this week which was heaven sent as I really needed to fill a spot asap however the child is 4, 60lbs and in...

Ok here is the scenario... 5 kids, 3 nappers, 2 non nappers. The non nappers are a 4.5 year old and 2.5 year old. The 2.5 year old in my opinion...

I have an almost 3 yr old who is still on formula, and I mean high volumes like you'd feed an infant. The child weighs more than my kids did at 4.5...

In the past week or so I've seen these come up for discussion on other forums and Facebook groups. I'm wondering what your thoughts are on them? ...

Generally at what age are you transitioning kids from sippies to open cups for milk? Most of mine have been around 18-21 mos depending on oral motor...

I really need some advice here as I am not sure what to do... I currently have 2 siblings in my care which I have had since september. When I...

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I'm tired of parents assuming that they can hand their child over one day, and assume the child is ready to train, even though they haven't worked on...

Hi. Im a fairly new daycare provider. I have a question qnd id like to know what you would do in this situation. My previous job was a nanny for a...

So this week I began caring for a little boy 3 days per week from 12pm-7pm. Yes odd hours I know, but I am use to working evenings as I worked in...

Hello all, I need some advice, please. I started a daycare 8 months ago and so far things have been great. A few weeks ago, I had a new little...

I know we've all had those nightmares of a child who doesn't adjust. This is different-happy child who sleeps and doesn't scream all day. 11 months,...

For those of you who have to use one or more of your personal bedrooms for naptime: 1. Do you let children nap on your bed or do you set up mats...