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    I was gonna say that earlier. It really doesn't...

    I was gonna say that earlier. It really doesn't look like you were sincerely looking for craft ideas OP. It seems more like you wanted praise and back pats for being so darn fantastic. OR, you were...
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    Well I'm gonna pipe in here, even though I am not...

    Well I'm gonna pipe in here, even though I am not agreeing or adding anything positive...

    I also had a Dad tell me recently that it was his wife's birthday on the Monday. This was on a Friday. He...
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    YES, playfelt has the right idea. ...

    YES, playfelt has the right idea.

    Daycarewhisper- What you suggest could be very damaging to a child that is suffering from Anxiety and or OCD. They are both very real and can occur in children...
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    Poll: I totally feel that there is a lack of discipline...

    I totally feel that there is a lack of discipline today. It's not just discipline though, it's a lack of involved parenting. Kids are not taught respect and manners and acceptable behaviour. Some,...
  5. Sorry one more thing, Why would a parent contact...

    Sorry one more thing, Why would a parent contact you with a concern rather than the provider, the police or CAS?
    I have heard parents complain about their provider (not knowing I was a provider)....
  6. I am also wondering what positive is to come from...

    I am also wondering what positive is to come from a show about the negatives of home day care?
    I have been running a HDC for 15+ years. I have come across many, many other providers. Most of whom...
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    I have been doing daycare for 15 years. I feel...

    I have been doing daycare for 15 years. I feel burn out at least once a year. Usually in the spring after a long winter indoors. I have learned to allow myself a couple of weeks of burnout. Where I...
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    Ha, I have 2 right now that are always fighting...

    Ha, I have 2 right now that are always fighting or bugging eachother. I can never tell which one is at fault at any given time because they are both equally capable of being the guilty party.
    They...
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    Not your problem? Anyway, I did have a child...

    Not your problem?

    Anyway, I did have a child cut another childs hair while in my care. They were both 5 years old (old enough to know better really). I left them at the table doing crafts while I...
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    This year we are painting mugs (they are on sale...

    This year we are painting mugs (they are on sale at Micheals:) ) Last year we got T shirts and I wrote ``My kids walk all over me` on the shirts with fabric markers. Then I painted the kids feet...
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    UGH, drives me crazy when the parents say, oh if...

    UGH, drives me crazy when the parents say, oh if you are going to do anything messy today or eating anything that will stain, could you please change her clothes. Hello, we do messy stuff EVERYDAY!...
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    Morning snack 9:30ish Lunch 11:30 - 12:00...

    Morning snack 9:30ish
    Lunch 11:30 - 12:00 (depending on what time we had morning snack)
    After noon snack, fruit around 2:30 - 3
    treat, 3:30 - 4ish

    At the table with clean hands, bibs for those...
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    I have a little one that just came through the...

    I have a little one that just came through the screaming stage. Her parents think it`s funny so it`s hard for her to understand that I DON`T think it`s cute or funny. I just kept saying NO...
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    I feel for you and the poor little ones that are...

    I feel for you and the poor little ones that are the brunt of his aggression. I have had my share of aggressive children over the years. The first thing that came to mind for me is that if the child...
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    Be consistant and firm. Tell or remind him not to...

    Be consistant and firm. Tell or remind him not to do something and if he does it again he gets time out. Do not give multiple warnings. I DO give ``time outs`` for all ages. Even my little one year...
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    I do cirlcle with my group, they love it and have...

    I do cirlcle with my group, they love it and have no problem sitting through it. Although it`s not all sitting, I break it up so we stretch and they also participate. They get to take turns putting...
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    No I do not supply it, way too expensive for 6...

    No I do not supply it, way too expensive for 6 kids all spring and summer! I have parents send some, label it and let them know when I need more.
  18. Thread: Kids Fears

    by mumstheword
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    O yes, you are right there sunflower. I...

    O yes, you are right there sunflower. I certainly don`t dwell on it. I have a child with multiple fears and anxieties. We talk about it, face it etc. then move on. This is actually the second...
  19. Have you ever told parents that you are concerned...

    Have you ever had concerns about a childs development or behaviour to the point where you think the child may have a delay...what did you do about it..did you tell the parents and what was their...
  20. Thread: Kids Fears

    by mumstheword
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    I do the opposite actually. I have them talk...

    I do the opposite actually. I have them talk about and confront their fears. I don`t want to ignore it and I don`t want the child to think that their fear is rational. I want them to know I...
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