Having so issues with parent

[5 Little Monkeys]

I don't do evening care. There is no way I could be up that late (well I am anyways but I'm not working so it's different lol) and than be up early for the other kids. I could be out to lunch in my thinking but why would it matter if he sleeps at 7 or 8 when he's going to get woken up at 1130 anyways?

What does she want you to feed him? Does she not think you are providing healthy food? As for the independent eating, I would approach it like " we had soup today and little Johnny did so well with the spoon!!! He's going to get the hang of it soon!" And make a big deal of this as it's a milestone that is important.

An hour late at such a late time already is unacceptable. Where is her back up? I make it very clear that a back up (or 2,3 etc) is very important if they're going to choose hdc.

Parents questioning what and why we do is normal and totally part of the job IMO. (We question each other on here so why wouldn't a parent question us?) However, their attitude and tone of voice while doing so makes a big difference between a concerned, involved parent and a high maintenance, my way is the only way parent.

From past experience, when a parent and everything about them starts to annoy me, it's time to consider terminating. How is the child though? Can you deal with moms behaviour because the child is a sweet heart or are they both draining to you? Also, what does your contract say?

[Lee-Bee]

Without touching on the topic of respect and you not being a nanny and all that my first thought is: fter having done this a few times do you see it lasting long-term? Can you continue to be awake until 11:30pm (or an hour later) and still get up to greet children (including your own) first thing in the morning? (I could NOT)!

My thought is that most home daycare providers that do late night care likely don't also do early morning care. They likely have a set 10ish hours that they are open...because it is draining to work 18hr days. Watching children isn't easy, you need rest to stay on top of everything long term.

If you are feeling like the schedule isn't going to work, on top of the mom and you clashing then I would lean to terming. If you are fine with the hours then I would think there is a good chance you can set the mom straight in how you run your daycare. Keep in mind this mom is leaving her baby for the first time and is working shift work. She may be acting out of character without knowing it because of first time jitters. Also, some cultures just really raise kids differently and don't want heir toddlers to be independent so it could be a cultural thing (which of course she needs to come to terms with if she is having you care for her child). But, ultimately if she wants control over everything she needs a private nanny.

[Bon13]

I'm usually up till 11:30 anyway and Im not taking anymore kids. I didn't open a day home to have an income I did it so my kids had a play date everyday and I'm finding her to much of a stress to do that we've argued everyday and I'm drained from getting so upset with her. I know this is the first time she is doing this but I feel like she has no trust in me and she is thinking of me as a nanny. She has also commented before what's the problem you only have one other extra child! Which is true but I still have 3/4 kids here during the day it's not just her child I have to take care of. She has also commented on crafts that I should do with him ( like handprint molds) she was awesome in the interview but I think something happened no matter what she does I'm going to be upset