I started with log books last year, a monthly menu & newsletter....but found that parents rarely read them. This year, I sent out a mass email asking each what level of communication they would like from me. All but one said, just let us know when something is out of the ordinary. The other one wants to know everything; exactly what & when their daughter had snacks/lunch, liquid intake, diaper changes, what she did...and since I started this at the beginning in May with her (as I do with all mostly at the first) sending along pictures throughout the day...they expect those too daily. Sigh, only until March with this family when my new full-timer starts. Ironically, this family, who are the most demanding are the only ones I have ever had problems with challenging & breeching my policies/contract. This family is my last pick up & I have started emailing off the daily form to them even before she leaves.