Weekly newsletter

[playfelt]

When we have freeplay we ALL get freeplay and sometimes I choose to check emails during my freeplay time - or when the kids are eating snack or lunch or napping. No one tells me how to conduct my day - that is why I am self-employed.

[Toregone]

I like this idea!! Thanks

The ONLY thing I'd have to be carfull about with this is reading the type of parent they are....some wont enjoy seeing me posting somthing (even if about their child) at i.e. 10am...I had one who was very adament during an interview about me NOT being on my phone or computer during the day......all day until the child is at home <whatever>

I only post on there during nap time or during the evening for just this very reason. However with my group of parents I don't think I would have an issue anyway. They text me through out the entire day, want me to email them pictures as the day goes on etc.

I would have serious issue if a parent told me I couldn't use my phone or computer during the day. Right now my kiddos are all sitting at the table eating breakfast and I'm on my laptop in the easy chair next to them. They all feed themselves, I am within 5 feet of them, and if I sit at the table during meals the youngest one wants me to feed him. So if I'm sat over here why not log on for 20 minutes? I totally agree with playfelt, the freedom to choose how I run things is why I am self employed.

[Mamma_Mia]

I agree....that's why I HAD that parent they never made it past the interview. My first thought was "you're here meeting me for the first time and already trying to tell me what to do in MY home....uh no...bye bye".

[sunnydays]

I actually don't do newsletters, but I send out a nightly email blog about our day. I write one blog and it goes to everyone, so I don't include anything personal about discipline, illness, etc. The parents really enjoy reading about their kids' days, especially for those with little ones who can't talk yet. One mom said she doesn't go to bed until she's read it I have one famliy who, I am pretty sure, don't read it, but other than that, everyone else really appreciates it. I also send my menus out by email. Actually I do everything by email. If there is an accident or behaviour issue to report, I also email that (although thisis done separately, not for all parents to read). Even supplies are requested through email. No paper, no ink and less time

[Momof4]

When we have freeplay we ALL get freeplay and sometimes I choose to check emails during my freeplay time - or when the kids are eating snack or lunch or napping. No one tells me how to conduct my day - that is why I am self-employed.

Perfectly stated! When my little ones are freeplaying all around me in the toyroom that's when I eat my breakfast & check things on the computer and while they are falling asleep for naptime that's when I eat my lunch and go on the computer again. I need that little bit of time for a break and I'm still working and right beside all of the children.