Hello! I had asked for advice regarding terminating care for a dcg who had just started 3 months ago. She isn't toilet trained and mom was sending her in too small diapers. Well, mostly because of financial reasons I decided to give her a chance. I wanted to terminate but couldn't really afford to lose the income.

I have been really dreading every day and have been starting to think that I had chosen the wrong profession.

Well, yesterday was the worst day ever. Nothing worked. Rewarding positive behaviour, removing price ledges, time outs. Nothing worked. This child was literally jumping up and down on my furniture, throwing toys across the room, pushing children, hiding from me. She wouldn't sit in a time out and sleep time was more of a nightmare than usual. What do you do when nothing works? I've used everything I've got.

I think I have finally decided to terminate care. I really can't afford to. I have been advertising for months and haven't been able to find anyone else to replace her.

How to I terminate care? I've written up a letter saying that I will provide care until Friday (the date they paid up to). Do I give it to them today at pick up? I'm sure this won't be a surprise to them as the mom often says "you're going to get kicked out if you do this, then we'll be in big trouble". I honestly think that's partly why she's doing it. I think she thinks she will get to stay home.

Anyway. I'm mostly venting but also wondering what behaviour management do you use when nothing else works. And how should I terminate. I'm nervous!