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  1. Sometimes it's tempting to fill that empty space...

    Sometimes it's tempting to fill that empty space so we agree to less than ideal. Then we end up having to turn away a full-time client because of the part-timer. That's when it's easy to resent the...
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    Congrats on a more relaxed atmosphere!! The...

    Congrats on a more relaxed atmosphere!! The absence of one difficult kid can change everything so drastically, and bring such relief to everyone!

    Personally, I think that if another parent asks,...
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    I also didn't protect myself and ended up being...

    I also didn't protect myself and ended up being out $970. I didn't have a contract or anything...just an understood agreement. Now I am in the process of switching my families over to prepayment, and...
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    I have the same situation with clingy, 3 yr old...

    I have the same situation with clingy, 3 yr old dcb at drop off. He's had behavioral issues lately, but nothing major. As far as I know all is normal at home except mom is expecting. The clinging...
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    Praying for you and your family...

    Praying for you and your family...
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    That doesn't sound unfair at all! They are...

    That doesn't sound unfair at all! They are divorced. They each have 1 week. Separately. She doesn't get to take his week. Some people expect everything for nothing. I think you're totally justified...
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    I've been thinking of eliminating the park...

    I've been thinking of eliminating the park outings as well. It's just feeling like too big of a risk with the ages I have now. I think today was the last one until the group dynamics change.
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    I don't know if this is "best", but what I did...

    I don't know if this is "best", but what I did was text dcm to ask if she could stay for a short meeting after last dck was picked up. This gave her a heads up that it was coming, but was still in...
  9. Btw, I think it's great that you found this forum...

    Btw, I think it's great that you found this forum and are asking questions early on. I learned everything the hard way over 4 years of doing this and could have saved myself a LOT of grief and...
  10. I require ALL dcks to arrive fed, dressed, and...

    I require ALL dcks to arrive fed, dressed, and ready for the day!!!
  11. Good for you, sunnydays!! I would charge too if I...

    Good for you, sunnydays!! I would charge too if I thought I could stay full, but there are too many "cheap babysitters" in my area and no other dayhomes with policies as strict as mine so i'm growing...
  12. That being said, I had one family who paid every...

    That being said, I had one family who paid every single sick day I took this year, although I didn't require it. needless to say, I loved going the extra mile for them when and where I could!!
  13. Btw, I find dcp don't want to keep their children...

    Btw, I find dcp don't want to keep their children home when they're sick, but when I get sick because of what their children have brought into my home, they don't want to pay. I don't charge for my...
  14. Everyone figures out what works best for them and...

    Everyone figures out what works best for them and what your particular area is like. If nobody takes paid vacation and you do, you probably need to reconsider or make yourself stand out in some other...
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    Question re policies and contracts

    Do specific policies need to be written into the contact agreement itself to be legally binding if contract states that the policies have been read and understood and contract is signed and dated by...
  16. Thread: Muscle knots

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    This isn't a "small" fix, but I found my back...

    This isn't a "small" fix, but I found my back takes such a beating in this job and bought an inversion table. It helps a lot and is far less expensive than a massage or a visit to the chiropractor....
  17. Wow! My blood boils for you on this one!...

    Wow! My blood boils for you on this one! Absolutely 100% unacceptable behavior...and from a supposed "grown-up"!!!
    I get annoyed with even 2 minutes early!!! Sounds picky but my morning is precious...
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    Sil getting dcg up after 45 min is probably your...

    Sil getting dcg up after 45 min is probably your biggest problem. Tell THAT to SIL!! ;)
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    I've been not only "questioned" but outright TOLD...

    I've been not only "questioned" but outright TOLD "dcg will NOT nap anymore!!" by two different dcms. One came around after a talk and the other dcf left. I understand your anger and indignation!!!...
  20. I had a teachermom pull her 4yo daughter because...

    I had a teachermom pull her 4yo daughter because my program went against what she "knew to be true about age-appropriate care". I never forced her daughter to nap and in fact had to work to keep her...
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