Firing a difficult client

[Momof4]

I have to ask you Doodle. WHAT is that picture? It scares me!

Sorry you are going through a bad time with a little girl who sounds like she's in her terrible 2's a little early. I preach consistency at all times. Do the same thing every time every day until this child realizes she isn't going to get away with this nonsense at daycare. I use a timeout system and sit the child who is misbehaving out for a minute or less. As soon as they finish their tantrum or crying I wipe their tears and hold both their hands and talk to them face to face about the problem. I know this child is very young, but you can still do that and do it EVERY TIME and repeat something like 'no crying, play nice' or whatever you need to say to her.

You are right, the other children shouldn't be punished for this little girl's acting out. And yes, the parents should be helping at home. Another one of my sermons, hehe: The parents have to be working with us as a team and consistency at home and daycare will teach the child quickly what is and is not acceptable.