I have mixed feelings as to whether the journals/logs are worth it the amount of time they take. I have 3 families who faithfully read the journal each and every day, only 1 responds to my questions, and I have 2 families who are totally out of the loop and when they miss something I will say 'it was in the journal' they will admit they never read it.

I admit handwritting is too slow and I love saving a tree when I can. So everything is electronic for me. Individual information is emailed to the appropriate family, but one main journal is put on my website for all to view.

In my journal I put what we ate (I don't give menus) how everyone ate, poorly, well, really well or ate seconds, I may note if a child ate more or less than normal. I put how everyone slept and how long. For infants it will include bottles and #of BM's if the parent asks. I include a brief description of our day, anything cute the kiddies did, sometimes what we are learning, daily pictures, proud caregiver moments, any notes that I need everyone to know, if I have updated the calendar etc. It will also include any generalized questions that i would like to ask all the families such as when families plan on taking summer holidays.