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In the heart of every thriving daycare lies a foundation of discipline. Not the rigid, punitive discipline of the past, but an evolved concept rooted in understanding, guidance, and positive reinforcement. For children, the daycare environment can be one of their earliest exposures to a structured community outside their family. Therefore, establishing discipline within this setting is essential for their holistic growth and development. This article delves into the significance of...09-20-2023, 12:08 AM -
Today, when i was waiting with one of my students to talk to her dad. Back story, for my after school program we have a behavior chart where students...
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Hello, I have been watching a three and a half year old for over a year now. Her behavior has drastically changed in the past six months. I'm not even...
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How do you stop kids from throwing toys? And I'm talking about 4-5 yos, not even little tots.
They throw them when they're angry, when they want...
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I enrolled a child, 5 years old, 2 days per week. Today is his 3rd day.
During the first interview mom told me DCK has a lot of behavior... -
A dck's grandma yelled at my dd for calling the dck a liar today at pick up. It was totally inappropriate of my dd and I would have addressed it on the...
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My daughter who turns 2 in February has recently developed a very sassy attitude. She screams no and get out when she is upset. She has been physical...
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I am normally a "dont care what you do at home) kinda lady. If I can get kids on my schedule and following my rules here that's all I need. If... -
Jw what kind of discipline techniques you guys use for young toddlers who are just starting to get the concept of right and wrong? I have an 18 mo old...
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It seems as if every day there is a certain time when everyone, including myself, goes totally cuckoo! I am new to this, so maybe it is something I am...
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Hi, I have a 15 mo old that I need to start showing how to listen. I realize some here don't believe in time outs and my question isn't pointed toward...
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I have a dcb3 here who is....difficult. I've long suspected that discipline at home is inconsistent and try as I may I can't get the parents on board....
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I have totally had it with people that cannot tell their child no or have no idea how to discipline them. DCM picked up 3 yr old boy yesterday. He tends...
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We've long known our 3 yr old was a different one. He fits the high needs/spirited profile to a T. Just ran across a term called active/alert that makes...
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Dear Families,
I am updating a few policies. These policy updates are for the safety and well-being of all children in our daycare. ... -
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So a few weeks ago I posted about my fav daycare family that is taking discipline measures at home too far.
for the last two weeks, including... -
I have all preschool boys (and one infant) with whom all the live long day I'm saying "walking feet!!!!!!". They slow down but then a second...
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Hello everyone! I'm glad I've found this awesome forum!!
I need some tips.
I have an almost 4 years old boy in full time care, that I find... -
So today, my 3 yo dcb tried to stomp on my cat's head. He was behind mom's back, so I'm the only one who saw it. I reacted immediately and went right...
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One of the things I hate most about this job is the disrespect for my home, not only from the kids, but also the parents. I don't really have a foyer,... -
I'm new to the forum and I'm absolutely thrilled that I've found it. I've been a DCP for almost two years and have just become certified through the... -
So last week I had some questions about Preschoolers and putting toys away! I can't remember who recommended these books, but I am reading them in the... -
Hello everyone,
I recently started working as a nanny and started this week for a new family. They have two kids, a 1 year old boy and... -
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I have two four year old boys that have recently grown out of time-out....it doesn't work and they could sit there forever and... -
Anyone do these? If so, how are they? I think I am going to get a couple. I want the Disciplining Children one, because I have a house full of NAUGHTY...
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I just interviewed a potential newbie. Mom does not want me to do timed "time-outs" for discipline. She says she does not like her son to be... -
They come off the bus and ask to play wii. nope (Only on Weds. if they are GOOD) .
They ask to play in DSs room. nope (family rooms off limits... -
Ok here is the sitch....
DC girl is 7. Friday we went up to my personal space for about an hour because her mom was late and she ended... -
I am purposely leaving out names for legal reasons but I have to share an incident and more over how it has been handled.
My son is five... -
So, right now I have only one dck and man is she a tough one. She is 17.5 months old and she has what I call a case of the NOs. No matter how many positive... -
I have a very frustrating problem that I hope someone can help me out with. I have a young boy (he'll be 5 soon) enrolled in my daycare who has attended... -
Hi everyone, I'm new here and think this is great forum I only wish I knew about it when I first started doing daycare. My issue is I have a dcg that... -
I have a new dc child starting next week on a part time basis. He is here today for a trial. Things are not going well at all. He has been crying every... -
Ok, the child I have been having all the issues with has been terrible this week. I know I should just terminate him, but I feel like that is just what...
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A bit of Friday fun.... But, somedays I would really like a shirt logo that says this...:
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Join me in posting your FAQ'S that can only... -
I thought this was in the "how long can you keep a child in time out" thread but couldn't find it so I'll just start a new thread.
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a child in time out? Ok, I ask because I have a boy in my dc who is a hitter. He is always hitting with either his hands, throwing toys, anything. ...
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Does everybody else have an age group they have a harder time disciplining than other age groups?
For me, I think it's the toddlers. I... -
My new daycare boy (just turned 4 today) is doing so much better in my daycare, I had to really crack down on rules with him...this is the boy that got... -
Any ideas welcome! This place is out of control. No matter what we do, nothing helps! We're are very consistent with time-outs when needed, but what else...
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I have a little girl she will be 3 the end of September. I cannot get her to do anything with out "NO" for an answer!! From going potty, eating,...
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I have a few questions for the more experienced providers out there. I've been watching 3 girls (from the same family) in my home for several months now...
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I have a new little girl in my daycare, she has been coming for about 2 months, never been in chidcare, no sibs, few outside friends. She is a very young...
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What do I do about a 2 yr old boy who is CONSTANTLY (every other minute it seems) grabbing toys from other children and running in the opposite direction... -
Recently, there have been several changes at my daughter's day care. She is in the 2 1/2-3 year old classroom. There is a 1/2 wall and on the other side...03-08-2010, 11:53 AM
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I need some advice from some providers who have been doing this for a while. I've been running my own in-home daycare for 5 months. I went from two kids...
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I was wondering what everyone else does when a child just will not listen. If you ask them to clean up (or stop doing something they shouldn't be) and... -
I care for two families. I thought family #1 was great & liked us a lot. I do a LOT for this family & don;t charge them much IMO. I do lots...
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I am trying to find a thread where there was a link to information on discipline/spanking and I am not sure if it was here on this forum or not. Anyone...
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Greetings, all! I’m so glad to have found this forum! Sorry in advance for the length...:
My wife, 3-year-old daughter and I recently... -
I am mostly venting here...but any advice/encouragement is welcome!!!
I have had one little boy since he was 5 mo. old. He is a good little boy... -
Help! I have a 15 month old dcb that is pulling hair, pushing, and starting to bite. My policies state that I won't give time-outs til children are...
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I'm fairly new to the daycare game. My child is 22 months old, but only started going to daycare 2 days a week in May to give our family members a break....