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