DCG Almost Broke My Nose... Again!

[itlw8]

firdt I thought never hold her.. but that just plays into the problem I would find a way to set some limits.. like hold her on your knee facing you... and continue to say soft touches. and if she is rough she is immediately put down and you walk away.

Yes the parents need to do the same thing.

[Crystal]

Thank you, I will do just this. I have a feeling dcm will think I'm the bad guy here since we obviously have such different views on discipline. Oh well.

It doesn't matter what Mom thinks at this point. You are being injured. (frankly, I'd be tempted to hand her amedical bill) What if next time it's one of the children? You would be held liable, not Mom, because you are aware of the potential for injury due to her "behavior" Some times we have to not worry about what the parent thinks/feels and protect ourselves and the other children in care....even if that means losing a paying client.

I wish you the best. I know addressing these types of issues can be difficult, but YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!! happyfacehappyfacehappyface

[JenNJ]

I'm with Crystal. 100%

I had ONE child who thought it was ok to be rough with adults. One his second day, he kicked me HARD in the leg during a temper tantrum over having his diaper changed. When I put him in time out, he made himself cry so hard that he induced vomiting (purposefully).

I called mom that minute and said she needed to pick him up and find alternate care because I was terminating their contract. I had a bruise from knee to hip because of that kid. My though process behind the whole thing was 'if he is *that* out of control with himself that he injured ME during a fit, what will happen if he is next to another child when he tantrums?'

That right there is a HUGE liability. If mom doesn't want to stop her behavior, they need to find care elsewhere.