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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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I've been closed because of covid and the holidays since Thanksgiving, so I have not really spoken to my daycare families much for a while. I'm going...
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Had a text from a provider this morning with a question...so I called her to clarify her question. While I was giving her info, she started crying uncontrollably.......
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According to researchers at the Mindlab International at the University of Sussex, reading for just six minutes can help reduce stress levels by up to...
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I have a family that has caused me major stress and problems since day one. Their last day is Thursday - WOO HOO!!!!!!
I have this wonderful vision... -
At what point do you implement "one and done?"
DCB turns 3 in November. He is hands down my most difficult DCB but lately he... -
Run large program. Got a rude parent and not sure what action to take. In the last 5 years we have put in a policy of suspension or immediate dismissal...
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I have been providing child care for 20 years and I cannot believe what I am experiencing with MOST of the children in my care right now.
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I am not feeling it this year. I will be expected to create magic, normally it is what I do.
I have a ridiculous amount of supplies,... -
I have a new 20 month old dcb that has never been in daycare before and has cried all day the first 2 days but yesterday he pooped 3 times like diarrhea... -
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We examined whether children cared for by stressed caregivers show lower socio-emotional well-being and more stress, compared with children... -
I'm a list person and I have started a pro/con list. I need to find out what it is driving my stress level up to change it to a positive. My diabetes... -
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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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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Had a child booked for drop in care ealier this week and todAy. 2 year old has been here before and was fine. But was here on tuesdAy and cried most...
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How do ya'll set your "reset buttons?"
I have been feeling very negative lately, about almost everything. I'm sooooooo sick and... -
I have a small situation that is annoying me somewhat, and wondered if others would do something now or give it more time.
I have a new... -
DCM arrives 10 mins early than her scheduled arrival time. Then she proceeds to tell me that DCB has been cranky all morning from teething so she gave... -
This week ALONE-
Our electric company informed us they 'forgot' to read our meter, for the YEAR and sent us a $1010.44 bill,... -
So every year, right around this time, my kids and all DCKs get sick - except one.
This one DCB literally NEVER gets sick and I am now... -
Is it really only Wednesday? Sigh...
Early Tue morning, DCM calls me:
Her: DCB (1yo) is running a fever this morning,... -
I called off sick so naturally my friend that works at a center called to let me know my family called them asking if they had any openings. I don't even...
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I already have the contract with just one parent.
HOWEVER--they were together when they started here. THey chose me together. They share... -
Shortly before christmas I posted about the director at my center being unprofessional for berating me infront of my class and cutting my hours as a punishment....
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Hi I have 2 questions that I'm hoping you ladies can help with.
1. I have a DCG that I've had since she was 6 months, she is now 8 and... -
The day started out fine.....low numbers so I was able to leave at nap to do my weekly grocery shopping which is awesome because I didn't have to take... -
I have a divorcing set of parents here who have been fighting. DCG was full time when starting. They divided the week as a compromise so DCG was coming... -
I wake up in the morning dreading the doorbell, then spend the morning feeling both happy and completely frustrated. By lunch I am SO DONE with daycare...
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I have an interview this week for someone who wants care after my closing time. I'm not even sure I want to do it but I figured I'd better have a fair...
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that you literally had to walk away for fear of spanking a child??
O M G the 3 yo is throwing a major temper tantrum right this minute. Smack dab... -
this stuff is outrageous! over a coat???? http://www.hlntv.com/video/2013/11/0...uldnt-put-coat
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http://jerseymomsblog.com/2010/09/th...-meltdown-rtp/
I have 2 Screech-Melt's this year (pre-k & 3rd grad). Anybody else?... -
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'm seriously upset right now.
Dcb just left 1.5 hrs ago. He was totally normal all day and we had a normal day. Just before pickup I had him sitting... -
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 carrier…...
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This has been beyond the worst month for me and I’m having a hard time holding my chin up and moving forward. I started out this month with a full daycare,...
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I had the state show up a few weeks back because of a monetary issue with a parent who called and made false complaints. I posted about this, anyway...
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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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so i got a new dcf this week with 3 dck's!!! the dcb cries every morning when his mom leaves and the older girl at first liked coming here. today mom... -
Sorry but this is a long one...
I had an interview with a potential client on Thursday of last week. I hold all of my first time interviews... -
I dont know if I spelled that right but I hurt this morning pretty bad from mine. I think thats whats bugging me. All I know is, I could barely get...
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I need help...Am new to this and searching for similar topics,but anyways...I have done daycare in my home for 3.5 years. I am a people pleaser so hate... -
So i terminated that little boy that i've been having issues with, just because i'm pregnant and feel like the family has been causing me nothing but... -
My hubby and I were talking about my issues with stress. We both know what is causing it but......we are working on fixing it, not going to happen soon...
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Went to the dentist today and came out sad-
. Not only did I have to have a filling replaced but I had alot of work that needed to be done on my mouth!...
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I am so fed up. I put in so many hours, and she makes just about as much as I do. I work 12 to 14 hours a day, and even some on the weekends, and she...
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So the wackadoo that I terminated is now going around telling everyone that I called her new provider (I have NO idea who she/he is!) and bad mouthed...
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In relation to other jobs you have had, how hard or stressful would you say being a daycare provider is? For me, it is pretty stressful working so many... -
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... -
in case anyone want to read....sounds like one of the deaths mentioned was positional asphyxiation in a swing, another was unsafe bedding/sleeping arrangement...
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This has been an unusual year. I've done lots of research and made a few daycare friends (here and locally) to help me get started with my own daycare....
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My daycare provider of 1 1/2 years called one morning to tell me she wasn't able to watch kids that day. When I was unable to reach her for a day and...
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So my husband and I got a puppy for my kids. We thought it would work out well the kids. It isn't, they carry her around all the time and she is getting... -
My licensor is coming sometime in December for my re-licensing visit. First one, so I'm nervous about it and the house has been pristine this month....
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Did anyone see the MSN article about moms being more stressed or something along that line. Seriously, they just, I mean they just figured that one out!!!!!
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So last night I have a meeting with a family that I have been having issues with. Showing up way early, behavior issues, and just not caring to follow...
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Ok I have to vent and also ask question..
I am new to daycare almost 1 yr I have one child I took on part time Three nights a week. Well second... -
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).... -
So I just joined the food program last month, and I swear this woman is going to drive me insane. She has called me at least once a day complaining about... -
Lately I've felt burned out. I know what it is and can't find a way to fix it. I have three questions to ask-What keeps you going in childcare, have...
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HA! I made it through my first day with 8 kids. I have a few extra school agers and one family said they were dropping but then ended up staying so I...
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I have been running my home daycare now for nearly 5 years. I plan on doing this long term and honestly could not imagine my life without my little ones....
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When there's a snow day at the area schools, some times we have all the usual children, but at others there are only like 3 who need care. With this in...
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"have you been under any stress lately?" HAHAHAHA!:
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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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I thought my troubles would be gone with the termination of the family I was having trouble with. But I still have the colicky baby who only naps for...
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One child was throwing up finally he just left along with his brother so I'm down two kids which is nice. Then my six year old school age child came in...
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I am a really nice person and get along with almost everyone. There are very few people that I just don't like or can't stand. I try very hard to see...
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Okay, so I posted one other time talking about all of the ridiculous things that go on at the daycare I work at.
Well my boss topped it all the... -
I started with my second family last week. I Expected things to be a little chaotic for a little while but I am compeltely stressed out most of the time...
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Hi there. I've been doing childcare for over 18 years now. I've had burn-out moments before and I'm having one of those days today. I was just wondering...