Chatty parent makes late closure

[bright sparks]

All of my parents verbally want the full details of all meals/toileting/sleep/behaviour etc. even if it's in the book, so it's not always quick.

It sounds to me like a good time to put an end to the book.

When a parent asks for this info, don't give it to them. Tell them, " All those details are written down in your book. The purpose of the book is to eliminate the need for me to have long drawn out pick ups for this kind of feedback. Please remember to make pick up time brief as I have multiple parents picking up. When you require the same written info verbally, it takes my attention away from the others and compromises their care. If you have any further questions about the day and I am able to answer them during a quieter pick up I will do. Otherwise please feel free to email me and I will respond when I am able to." That is professional and taking control of the situation. In all likelihood, they probably keep asking you out of habit because they have done it for so long and because you have done it for so long too.