I have had an experience in the past where I had to write a journal for each child and found it very detached and uncomfortable. For some children I was always writing the same thing (ate well, pooped around 9, etc) and for others I couldn't find the words or didn't want something to come across wrong. I no longer send home a written report with the kids, but am more than willing (and do) discuss with parents any questions or concerns that they have. If they have found that the child has been constipated at home, they might ask about if they pooped while with me. Other parents have no concern as their child might go 2-3 times a day. I would hate to think that a parent is so busy that they can't talk to me for a minute or 2 about whatever parts of the day they want to know. Communication is important, and it goes both ways, but communication only exists if the right questions are being asked. I ask the parents what I want to know, they ask me what they want to know. No wasted time or effort, and we are all happy.