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What do you do when a parent tries to contact you several times a day through calling/text/email etc?
It is driving me crazy! I have been ignoring her as I have always said 'if there is a problem with your child, I WILL CALL YOU!'
This family has almost been let go about 6months ago for this type of behavior (4-6 emails a week, calling daily etc.)
I do not mind the occasional conversation about a childs development etc, but this is over the top. What would you do?
That would make me insane. Why don't you tell the parent that you are a very busy woman and that you will check your phone once a day at a certain time, quiet time for instance, and reply because that's the only time you have a moment to yourself. All of that is the truth!
What on earth does she want to know that many times/day??? That would make me crazy! I think after the first few texts, I would respond: "Everything is great here! I will let you know if I have any concerns. Talk to you this afternoon at pick up, it's time for craft!" And cease to respond.
Is this a new family? How long have they been with you?
I would tell them that if they want to call/email/text, that you will respond once a day, ie. at nap time. Otherwise, let them know that you are caring for X number of children and you don't have time for multiple replies. If they keep doing it, I would just ignore the texts/emails/phone messages.
We have the same family!
It's so annoying!! dcg has a red eye but it's not pink eye, just a bump or something. So mom texts me around 10am asking if the eye is worse or the same then dad texts me 5min ago! I mean really people! If you're that worried take her t the Dr and leave me alone! They hve been with me for over 5 months and it's just who they are. I ignore the texts and only reply 2-3hrs later. I don't have the time to reply (I do but shhhh) everytime you want me to.
Some people are text/email crazy.....plus they are thinking of their kids, all day long while at work...so if you put the two together...you will get many messages. :) just do as everyone else suggested and only respond about once a day. :) they should get the message!! when you respond don't forget to add a little comment like. "sorry, I didn't get your message until now, very busy with the kids" that way , perhaps they will think a little before "bugging" as much as they do. Don't forget though, their kids are more than likely on their minds all day long, in todays forms of communication everything is instant, therefore, you think, you text, you get a response "quickly", I'm sure they would understand if you made a comment at pickup like "so sorry I don't always respond to your texts and emails but my days are so busy with all the kids, most often I may not be able to get back to you until near the end of the day, but I will ALWAYS let you know if anything happens."