Parents that make our day longer!

[mattsmom]

I have the odd parent want to small talk at the end of the day, but nothing like you've had....45 minutes??? That's outrageous!!
When they take too long to go, I just open the door and say that I have to get back to the other children and see you tomorrow. If they are the last ones, I tell them that I have to get supper going, as we have things to do tonight. It usually works.
I would say to be firm and open the door, tell her you have to get back to the other children and you will see them tomorrow. If you actually open the door then she will have no choice but to leave. I would also try to have the child ready to go when she comes, so you can just hand him over and she doesn't have the chance to linger.