Not Sure What Happened Here

[mickyc]

fun&Care - I have to say I disagree with your style (not saying it is wrong). Kids need to explore and wander around. I am big on free play especially outdoors and I usually sit on my chair and just watch the kids play. My yard is huge and not fenced but the kids know there invisible boundaries even the little ones (I have had as young as 11 months in my care). Kids will be kids and I let them crawl/run/play. They put dirt/sticks/leaves/rocks in their mouth and I do discourage it but I certainly don't have to follow behind them. I usually just call them and say "yucky" and they spit it out. Kids need to be kids and letting them play and explore is a huge part of learning and growth IMO.