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Both bits seem bad. The first time just happened Friday, the school promised it should not continue. it happened again today I am seeking advice, what...
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Provider burnout is a major concern in the daycare industry. The constant demands of caring for young children can be exhausting, both physically and...06-03-2023, 12:15 AM
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Hi All, Iโm awaiting my licensing inspection, I believe Im ready to go. Currently playing phone tag with my licensor. My question is: I have been...
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Hi all,
I just opened this week, and I only have one full time dcb (23 months old) and my own son (18 months old). Sometimes they play... -
I'm a new toddler teacher at a center (started late may) and have only recently gotten control of my classroom, gotten them to learn how to pick up their...
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This post is a little unconventional as I have already decided to stop providing in-home childcare. I suddenly lost my job of two and a half years earlier... -
I am getting so frustrated with my group lately. I swear that some where in fine print it says, "loudest kids only". I don't understand why...
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I've had this DCB in my care since August. He is now 22 months old and getting worse by the day! He literally bounces off the walls all day long, has... -
I've had a bit of a rough morning between a new potty trainer and "babies" who are a handful. I am literally sweating right now!
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I have a 5 month old who seriously has been crying nonstop since 8am this morning. First day today. Won't sleep. Won't eat. Very, very wobbly. Doesn't...
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This year is tough! We are parents who complains for random things, not about our care but mostly complaining about other children or other parents. And...
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I was really hoping that 2017 was going to be a better year for me. Well for everyone. I have been going through some really rough times and I really...
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Daily I say.... "I don't know why I am so tired all the time". Then today I realized that I prepped and served breakfast, did a cooking lesson...
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I am considering dropping down to either the lowest level of licensed care (so that I can stay on the food program and receive daycare assistance) or...
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For the last couple months I have been feeling pretty stressed. I have a lot going on in my personal life. I recently had a baby and returned working...
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Let me start out by saying I absolutely love my job. When you get to work for yourself, set your own hours, decide which kids you help care for, decide...
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What do you do when you run out of patience? Not with a specific thing, but just in general. Lately I have been finding myself feeling very snappy/irritable/annoyed...
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Hi, I'm posting as a guest today to keep myself anonymous. I'm hoping to get some guidance and support here, like I've always gotten. Thanks in advance....
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I'm sorry this is so long.I swear I'm just about done with daycare. During daycare hours, my chest is so tight with the stress. I've written quite...
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I am about ready to hang up the ole daycare thing I've been doing it for 14 years, almost 15. Maybe it's just the group I have because my husband says...
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I know there is a burnout thread but hoping to get extra advice. I have been open 1 1/4 years now but have done inhome for a total of over 5 years in...
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I am new to being licensed and I am incredibly overwhelmed with the tax preparation and process. I have done a great amount of research and everything... -
I have been doing my best keeping all ages of kids entertained these first few weeks of summer. This means we've been outside 90% of the time, and my...
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To those of you who've run a daycare pregnant or with a newborn, how to do you do it? I am currently pregnant and exhausted all the time. When thinking...
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Hello,
Disclaimer right off the bat: I mean not offense to anyone in particular. I'm just puzzled and confused in general.
Reading... -
I am trying to figure out what to supply to a CPA (which I am still looking for) and I am overwhelmed. First I started watching 1 child in July (legal...
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I got hired last night for a 7 month old and 3 year old (brother and sister) who are starting this morning. happyface
Last night, I also... -
What do you do to help with stressful/overwhelming days? I have had a whirlwind of things happen to me in my personal life this week and I am feeling...
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I have a 3 year old dcb who I've had here since he was 18 months. He started as a biter, aggressive, and as a very hyper child. I had just opened so...
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I've been thinking about this a lot lately: this job isn't as easy as folks like to think it is. When I finally get a second to breathe, I think about... -
Some of you may recall my DCM that was complaining about my 1.5 mile move. Trying to claim it was taking her 20+minutes to get to my house now, so she...
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I have worked in Daycare off and on since 2006 I left working at a daycare in 2012 because there was a lot of issues with that daycare and I was completely... -
I am only 26 years old and have been doing daycare for about 3 years and I'm already having issues with my back. I feel like I am constantly going to...
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Okay. So I started this director job on Monday for this small daycare. I knew going into it it would be a lot of work and very stressful. I am just over...
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I am not a quitter, but it just does not seem to be working. I have so much school work to do, so many house chores, and not enough dck income.. I mean... -
Because every time a child says "huh?" or "mmm hmmm" or "nah" I want to...pull my hair out. The "huh" especially,... -
How does everyone balance family and daycare? I have a hard time with it. I spend all day taking care of 5 or 6 children including my 2 year old. When...
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I have 3 and 4 (almost 5) year olds and I am running out of things to keep them busy. It used to be easier when we could go outside so all that energy... -
Guess I'm one of the crappy parents providers are always complaining about. I took the week off for the holiday and if I hear my two year old whine, say...
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Possibly the worst Monday in my daycare history.......
I just need a good joke. anyone have one? -
I have been working in my current child care position as a toddler teacher for a little over two months. I started my job around the same time as my co-teacher,...
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Do any of you moms with young children who do daycare feel like you're always running on 75%? I feel like all I do all day is work, clean, teach, repeat,... -
I started a new dck today and it was been so overwhelming! She's not really interested in any activities I have out or have planned. When I tried asking...
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Yes, I'm having a total pity party! I have a crappy snotty chest cold, Aunt Flo is here to visit with the cramps and cravings!! I have done awesome...
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I have 2 boys that are between 2 1/2 and 3, a new 2, an 18 month old, an 8 month old and a 2 month old. The 2 year old boys want to run and act crazy... -
how many babies do you take at a time (w/o assistant)?? how old does one have to be to take a new baby? Not talking state regs or anything, but just...
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Just got back from a vacation, only took a few days off, but boy am I pretty upset with some of my parents......Surprise Surprise...
I have... -
I just opened in February and I really miss my patients! I miss being able to come home and just relax. I feel like home has become a stressful place...
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I love working with kids but can't stand the drama with the parents. I have had nothing but trouble with the parents I've worked with. They all seemed...
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So, to keep it short, my husband is military and is gone until next year. It's just me and my son here, no family, and just a couple of friends I can... -
I think clarifying this might be a very useful information for those of you that sometimes feel tired and overwhelmed with the demands of this carrierรขโฌยฆ...
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Hi all! I work at a daycare, and I love it. However, there are days where I am way under ratio with only two preschoolers, and there are days where...
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I am a regular poster on here and I could use prayers. I feel overwhelmed in the evenings and lonely.
Right before Christmas I discovered... -
I have two babies in care full time. (8mths and 12mths) The 8mth old is my granddaughter. I also have a full time three year old and three kiddos that...
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This has been beyond the worst month for me and Iรขโฌโขm having a hard time holding my chin up and moving forward. I started out this month with a full daycare,...
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ABOUT TO GO ON A COMPLETE UPSET AND ANGRY RANT!!!
I don't think I can do daycare anymore. I am so unhappy. I think I have a meltdown and... -
Hi all,
I'm feeling so out of sorts... I just started daycare in May with one boy 15mo now 2x week
I recently took on 2 infants 6 weeks... -
It seems like every day at this time.. I am just drained... I have no more energy... I can't wait for nap time... -
We have entered a phase where we can't seem to play with our friends during free play, and there seems to be little to no brains between our ears when...
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Omg I have been so busy. I have been running 9 kids... God bless those of you who do I myself am having a hard time. No one listens, Everyone acts up... -
This may be a little long since there is a lot to say in order for everyone to give me the best advice, so sorry if it's long...
Our daughter... -
I don't know if doing home day care is the right thing for me. I am doing it because I want to spend time with my kids but we need an additional income,...
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I am a registered user but logged for privacy from dcps.
Sorry this is so long.
I am in a funk. I realized it last night... -
DCG number 1 will be here in 10 minutes, DCG number 2 in 40 minutes and new DCG number 3 in 50 minutes.
I got one hour of sleep last night.... -
I have a question for those of you who have been doing childcare for years and years. How do you avoid burn out?! I LOVE doing what I do. I put everything... -
I'm obviously not cut out to care for any kids besides my own. Apparently I have no clue what's to be expected at any given age and I should just quit....
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My 2 yo screamer has been AWFUL. His dad is gone (deployed) and I am guessing things at home aren't very smooth. So I know his little life has been...
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Well today I went out for dinner to a buffet with my husband, sister and 20 month old son. At the end of dinner my son started... -
I want to quit so bad!!! The problem with this profession is, and I won't mince words, it ****s. All I want is my home back, new furniture that isn't...
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First of all it's Monday! Monday's are always tough. One dcb has been screaming since he arrived... Second dcb showed up filthy again... Going to need... -
I started my daycare 4 months ago. I have one full timer, and three part timers, plus my own three kids. I feel like I am so scattered! My house is always...
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I am really starting to resent my job because parents are so disrespectful... I have asked a certain parent to take their shoes off and they don't....
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I have a new kid starting tomorrow and a dc parent just asked me if i could " handle" all these kids.. last time i checked i had a daycare i...
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So I'm wrapping up my first year of being a provider and I'm so ready to quit. My DCF told me this week they think dcd is getting laid off in 2 months,... -
I need some advice/guidance/someone to calm me/tell me Im nuts/ I don't know - a list of a few things going through my head! This is the story in brief.... -
How much space in your home do you dedicate to your daycare? I am struggling with the idea of daycare taking over our home. I wish we could afford to...
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I don't know where to begin. Firstly, the biggest problem right now, is that EVERYONE is sick. But how do I stop the passing it around? Parents send...
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Hi everyone,
Just a question about our work and stress. I am quite sure about wanting to help kids and everything, but I have some kids with serious... -
That about sums it up
Everything I try to do "curriculum" wise doesn't work--the kids aren't interested or it's above their... -
I hope I'm prepared enough for the day. Since there is no school, I have the 2 not so well behaved s/a girls, as welll as their little brother and my...
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Feeling much better. i am thinking it is time for fewer kids for awhile. i have had afull house for a long time lots of under two yr olds. fewer kids,... -
Should I? Would you if you could?
I am so tired of watching other people's kids right now. Not sure what's going on. I'm just wanting... -
Do you feel like you just don't get a break? I feel like I take care of kids all day long, including my youngest, to taking care of my family all night...
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I should have such high hopes for doing projects with the daycare kids. There is always a couple babies screaming, so doing anything with the 1 and 2...
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I have a daycare child who is almost 5. His mom drops him off right at 7 waits til 5 to pick him up. Thats when i open and when i close. Today he told...
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I am a 'new' provider.. I have been doing it for 3 months. I have a 4 year old, a 3 year old, 2 year old, (2) 17mo old, a 13 month old and a 3 month old....
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Waaaaaaaa! I am having an awful day!
My overnight kid threw up bright pink vomit all over my loveseat and living room . Grand total=... -
I have been doing daycare for 4 years. Back in August I had to up my rates due to being dropped to the lowest tier of the food program. As a result, I... -
if I keep things low-key?? I am just feeling a little swamped lately, I guess. I have been trying different ideas for the group (a great group) the...
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Do any of you find it hard to stop thinking daycare once the kids are gone. I feel like I am being ruled by my business. I need to make a promise to myself... -
Well, kind of a vent and maybe some advice needed.
I have 3 kids of my own and married. I run DC with 3to 6 kids daily 12+ hour days. All... -
and I'm still cooking and cleaning!!!
I am no stranger to the wahm life and until summer hit I was rocking the dc world with my... -
Hello my name is Ms Me.......and I am not Superwomen.
I have been super stressed then the last few months bc I have been going 100 miles... -
I am seriously considering getting out of this business. If the right job opening came along I would probably take it. I really do like my job and love...
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I feel trapped!
I have 8 DCKs 4b, 4b, 4b, 4b, 3b, 2g, 2g, 6mo.g. It is a crisp Fall day in the midwest. 47 F.
I want to... -
Who's with me? Any advice? I've been at it for nearly 2.5 years and have had times that I rocked it and times that I felt like I was drowning.
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Ladies, I need your support! I termed a part timer because I have too much on my plate. I am doing daycare, am a full time college student and have three...
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I'm having a rough day...wondering what the outside world is like. Feeling a little nerdy that I chat with you ladies more than actual (in front of me)...
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I am just pooped doing this daycare provider job. After having kids for 60 hours a week or so, I have to do paperwork, computerwork, clean, shop, and... -
Blessedmess8 posted the following statement in the thread about รขโฌหface timeรขโฌโข and it inspired me to start a debate on this subject.
I'll... -
Ive only been doing this since June but I tell ya I am really questioning this choice! So I thought I would list all the problems I have with running... -
I have been holding a space for 6 months now for a family of a 21-month-old girl that started with me in the beginning of September.
Dcg... -
Anyone ever feel like giving up, only to hang on and it gets better? I've only been licensed and running since June, but lately I'm having doubts that... -
Oh today is one of those days that seems to have my nerves wrapped in a knot.
Besides my regular work with my kids...
My... -
I have not had school aged boys in 12 years, so I am really out of practice. And the boys that I had, I had from infancy.
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There is no excuse for this. If you are overwhelmed, walk away, get out.... -
It has been such a long week! And feeling a little guilty about this but...
It was 3:30 when my second to last kid got picked up and the last one... -
I can't wait for school to start? LOl! I AM POOPED! I was so looking forward to havming my kids home for the summer, but they just made my job that much...
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Hi all,
Guess I need a sounding board here. I have been doing daycare for about 7 months. I have one daycare child as of right now and... -
I have been at my daycare since I was 10 months old. Literally. My grandmother owned it, and opened because my sister was born (4 years older than I am)....
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I never knew how stressful running daycare could be. I have been registered for almost 2 years (but have been doing daycare on and off for years before... -
My mom and I are equal partners in our daycare, but she also works part time at a daycare center at the local college in their business office. Since...
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So right now .. I have my 2- 4 yr olds, 1-2 yr old, 1- 3 yr old and 1 - 10 month old. Not all of the children have started yet but will in the next couple...
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I know we all can have a negative Nelly kind of day. But when you find yourself really being negative how do get yourself out of that slump?
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I've been feeling quite down lately, and feel like I want to quit altogether. Monday through Wednesday I start at 7:30 am and my last DCG leaves at 1:30am....
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I'm registered, but signed out to post.
Today was horrible. It's been accumulating, I saw it coming. I started to dread getting up... -
I only have four kids today. One is five years old, and being five, she's high maintenance. "i'm bored". (actually she's saying "I'm...
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I am a registered user but have chosen to post unregistered for this subject...
I am completely burnt out...stress is getting to me and... -
I have been feeling this urge to quit doing daycare lately. I hate when I get this feeling. It happens occassionally and usually I get over it. But... -
I posted in the venting thread that our tub is clogged and our hot water wasn't working this morning...
well add to that the fact that... -
I'm 17 weeks pregnant and have a little boy here that is 13 months old and as I've mentioned before he is sick constantly!! He pretty much gets a wicked...
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Hello Everyone,
I haven't been on this site for a while. I am currently going to school part-time and between that and my own children... -
My dc kids fight with each other all day long ("my turn," "no this toy is mine," "don't sing that song, it's my song")....
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I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo worn out! I get NO help with any of the house up keep, cooking, animal care, and very little help caring for my own...
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For no real reason. Stress is a big factor I am sure. Health stuff with one of my kids, work stress (it has been so long since I have had a break during...
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I currently only provide care for two DCK. I decided not to take on more when I discovered what a handful the DCB was going to be. As you may have seen...
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All the threads about babies who are crying, but over here it is me! I am just having a really *really* hard time the last few days, and I need to get... -
Im not needing any advice :
: just need to get this off my chest. I am so happy to be done with daycare. Although I love these kids, it is time and...
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I have 4 of my own kids...all girls ages 13, 11, 7, and 5....I have had 2 school daycare girls (ages 7 and 10) and a 2 (almost 3) year old daycare boy...
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This has been a terrible week! Kids have been out of sorts, and I am hoping that things improve next week, because if they keep up this way, there is...
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Have any of you had days where you just break down crying because the day has been so stressful???? I am having one of those days!!!!!!! I have a 10 month... -
Do any of you struggle around this time of year with just needing winter to be OVER and warm weather and sunshine to be here?
Winters... -
I recently found out I am pregnant and currently around 7 weeks. My only symptom at this time that really is affecting my day to day activities is extreme...
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After much deliberation I am closing my daycare. I am mentally and physically exhausted and pregnant on top of it all. I'm too timid a person to enforce...
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So, I opened up my home daycare 5.5 years ago. Did childcare centers and worked in my mom's daycare for YEARS before that. LOVE kids. really do. My...
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What do you do with one year olds and infants at the same time? As in, if the baby needs to be fed, or if you have to go to the bathroom? I haven't...
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WTH is going on????
All day has been complete nuts at my house. 2 of my kids were super late this morning, they interrupted class, and... -
I can barely watch 5 full time without wanting to pull my hair out by the end of the day.
Two 24 month one 18month one 23 month and one... -
She is 16 months old and very, very babyish. She is currently in her pack n play for nap time and she is pitching a holy fit and about to wake up my 13...
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My patience is totally gone. I know it's pretty much all related to pregnancy. I'm not sleeping, I'm uncomfortable, I'm always out of breath, and the... -
The last 3 or 4 months have been tough here. From disruptive schedules due to kids going to "real preschool" interferring with my own program,... -
I know most kids start daycare around 6 weeks - 3 months when mom goes back to work, and I think that has a LOT to do with their high expectations of...
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I have two 14 month old's and while one drives me battier than the other, neither is much of a walk in the park. I've had 14 month old's before and recall...
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And it's mainly my own disrespectful teen and pre-teen girls!
This is so petty...I have two 30" bar stools at an island table in my... -
I am a daycare provider of over 20 some years. Question for you providers.....
Do any of you get so frustrated with parents these days. I truly... -
I hate this job today. I have a massive headache, no one is listening, everyone is putting toys in their mouths including the 3 year olds. My daughter...
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Anyone else just stressed out to no end? I have so much going on right now from dealing with a parent that I will most likely have to take to small...
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to quit??
or just in a funk and cant get out of it?
I have been doing inhome daycare for almost 25yrs ... 2 wks ago i finally... -
I agreed to take a dcg earlier than normal because they have a family crisis.
Grandfather is dying and mom has left state to be with them for the... -
Where you have a day that feel like doing absolutely nothing and can't get motivated to "play" with them? I am so tired and exhausted (insomnia...
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I really need to stop letting things "bother" me. One of my parents whom their baby has been with me since June told me tonight at pick up that...
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I just added my 8th kid on Monday a 12 month old. I've been feeling a bit more stressed on edge than usual for sure.
One day this week... -
Maybe it is because I am due to have a baby in about 8 weeks, but I feel REALLY overwhelmed right now!! I feel like I could just throw everything away...
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HI, I am new to the forum and am happy I found this place. I am at home mommy, able to take my 2 children to the YMCA to work at nursery with me. This... -
Hi, I am a licensed home DCP for a year and a half now. I have had E in my care since he was 3 mos (he is now 17mos) 5 days per week 8-5. He cries over...
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Hi everybody! First things first, I am in my early 20's and teach toddlers, some two and some three year olds. This is my first year as a teacher, I have...