Forum: Caring for children

Getting a new kid is exciting and stressful! How long does it take you on average to adjust to the new dynamic?

Hi all, I have a situation that I am not sure how to handle. I have talked to my neighbor who suggested termination, however, I don't know if...

Hello everyone! Just looking for other polices on this. I have been doing day care for almost 8 years now. When I started I had different day...

I just recently have opened a daycare in my home, and my son appears to be showing signs of jealousy. He has been hanging off my legs trying to be...

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...

So I just had an interview with a very nice Chinese family. However, the parents speak limited English and their 4 yo son speaks NONE and understands...

When do you all start applying sunscreen on your kids? Seems like a stupid question but I have been having the children dress in thin long sleeve...

So I have a part time spot available, and a woman contacted me today about her son, who is 2 and a half and has mild autism. She mentions that he is...

Hi I have a new little boy in my daycare, he's just turned one and has never had anyone watch him but his mom/dad, grandparents and a neighbour once...

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...

So, at drop-off this morning one mom tells me: "he puked through the night" How nice! She said that he has eaten too much in the past and vomited...

Thanks everyone!

I know a lot of providers say they prefer to start kids right at 12 months or even younger so they can adjust easier, etc. I am wondering though, is...