Is it bad of me??

[Littledragon]

Sounds like she may be coming down with something too!! When my kids want to sleep, I let them sleep. It may be selfish, but the more I have sleeping, the less I have to keep entertained lol

[ceECE]

I find that this is the most challenging thing in our industry!! I feel like saying:

[QUOTE=kidlove;21049] In SOME cases I feel like telling the parent "maybe you should spend a little more time with your child after you get home from work, play outside go for a walk. then put them to bed after they have gotten a little extra love from mom and dad. SOMETIMES feel like the parent just wants peace and quiet after a long days work, and doesnt want to be bothered by the care of their own child!!!!

Parents have their (one/couple/few) child/children some of the time and THEY feel exhausted. I have 8 children from different families all day long and care for my own family after 10 hours of work too!! WE'RE ALL TIRED!!
I had one 4 year old child tell me how upset she was because she never sees mommy...breaks my heart

[kidlove]

i here you there ceECE. I love the fact I GET TO love all these kids while the parents work and totally understand they have to work, not judging!!! BUT, when they pick their kids up after work, alot of times will make a comment of, "hurry up, mommy's had a long day" or "when we get home, mommy is going to lay on the couch, I have a headache". OR the kid totally misbehaves for parent when they pick-up (because in the childs twisted little world, any attention is better than none) and the parent says, "well, I guess its dinner and straight to bed", just erks me when moms respond that way to the child that has been waiting all day...all week, to spend time with them!

[Sandbox Sally]

I agree; let her sleep. I'm caring for a 5 year old boy for the summer who comes along with quite challenging behaviour issues (ironically none of which were disclosed during interviews/paperwork): Peeing his pants, ADHD, extremely picky eater, defient personality, severe speech issues (my husband & I both find ourselves getting headaches from straining to understand him all day). I insist on a quiet time for all my children; irregardless of age. In the case of this little boy WE NEED IT! Lately, he has been falling asleep (for about an hour or so) during his quiet time....which Mom has complained leads to him being up & around all night at home. So, she has asked that I not let him fall asleep. I understand her point, but also stressed that I will not police their quiet time; it's my quiet (break) time too. Only 10 more days with this guy & his sister (who is a great kid)...sounds awful, I know, but I'm so counting down.

WOW! This is exactly like the little guy I'm caring for - regular pee accidents, defiance, anger, won't eat anything unless it's processed, etc etc. Today, I am going to get him to lay down during quiet time and see what happens. SO tough!