Fall/winter gear requests

[mickyc]

As far as wet clothing goes, I have hooks for all the kids. Their stuff gets hung up and I have a hanging bin (the mesh kind with different compartments) that we put mitts in. I don't dry anything and it is the parents responsibility to make sure their child's clothing comes back the next day dry.

I also don't allow laces for any children's footwear (it is in my contract) and there is no way I would be supplying snow pants or mittens. Parents can buy a 2nd pair to leave at your house from the 2nd hand store. If you supply stuff like this then I find parents get even lazier and expect more. Be firm and yes unfortunately you have to spell out exactly what you want and require.

My kids are to wear hats every day of the year. This helps because the kids know they must always have a hat on their head and I don't have to worry about getting them to keep it on. It always amazes me that parents give their children options on what to wear. I never have any kids fight me to not wear something - there is just no option!