The Flopper . . .

[Cadillac]

So I talked to dad last night. I didn't get into the reasoning for her behavior or how they play into her because I knew that it wouldn't make much of a difference in the family. so, I simply told him that I had noticed that ****** is making a habit out of flopping on the ground at the door and giving you a bit of a hard time every morning. I was thinking that you could carry her to the door as normal but give kisses and cuddles and say goodbyes on the way to the door. when I answer just hand her over to me and go since she can take off her own clothing. I think that the dramatics would cease and drop off would be easier for you' . . . . he said "I know we baby her too much, I feed into her so easily" I laughed and said "yup" . . . he said "I can't help myself and its terrible. ok from now on when you open to door have your arms out so I can throw her at you and run" . . . .

I love a family with a sense of humour . . . I have no idea why I stressed over this conversation

[Sarah]

Good! I think parents are aloud to baby their kids... I have to admit I sometimes baby mines! But it is MY job to do so! hahaha! It is not a daycare provider's job so I know where to draw the limit to babying my kids. The parents don't always know where that limit is! You just showed them where it is in your daycare, and I find the dad's opening to it to be great! Love a good communication!

Congrats!

[mom-in-alberta]

So I talked to dad last night. I didn't get into the reasoning for her behavior or how they play into her because I knew that it wouldn't make much of a difference in the family. so, I simply told him that I had noticed that ****** is making a habit out of flopping on the ground at the door and giving you a bit of a hard time every morning. I was thinking that you could carry her to the door as normal but give kisses and cuddles and say goodbyes on the way to the door. when I answer just hand her over to me and go since she can take off her own clothing. I think that the dramatics would cease and drop off would be easier for you' . . . . he said "I know we baby her too much, I feed into her so easily" I laughed and said "yup" . . . he said "I can't help myself and its terrible. ok from now on when you open to door have your arms out so I can throw her at you and run" . . . .

I love a family with a sense of humour . . . I have no idea why I stressed over this conversation

Soooo glad to hear! I was going to suggest you just be completely straight with dad and say "We know she can do this, and we need to change this behaviour."
Great job!!!

[jec]

That's awesome that they were so good about it ...and willing to work with you!

[playfelt]

Glad the conversation went well. Didn't you say the child was aged 3 - what is with dad carrying her to the door - walking hand in hand would be more age appropriate and emphasize you are a big girl now so act like it.

[Momof4]

Oh I'm so glad playfelt said that, not me! You said they babied her of course, but I'm interested to know what's going to happen next year when they are dropping her off at school, good grief!