Bright sparks - I guess for me I haven't had real major issues that require a lot of discussing. I chat with my families morning/night but there really is no need to spend 10 minutes per family repeating a play by play of our day/meals/activities. My 2 families have been here for multiple years with multiple children, we see each other at our children's extracurricular activities etc. if there is anything exciting I often text/send photo when it happens. If there is an issue that requires attention I also email or text during the day. I also post on my Facebook page so parents can see our activities, plus the crafts go home anyways.

I just find what the OP's parents are expecting of her is too much! Either write it in the book or spend the last half hour at the end of the day giving a play by play. For myself the day is done and has been long enough. If it's written down then they can read it there, if it's something that requires special attention then so be it. The attention should be on the remaining children and not the parents of the one going home. This is what is causing the kids to become out of control.

Just my 2 cents.