*Scream*

[Willow]

I asked dcb if he finished his banana and low and behold he said he did! I am shocked!

That's great!


This had nothing to do with what the foods were you were offering, it was entirely about the principal. I am so glad to hear it worked out in the end

[dave4him]

I love them

[clep]

I just tell the child that even when mom is here that they still need to behave as well as they do with mom gone. ::

I also let the parents know that should their presence continue to disrupt the day home space, they will be required to immediately take their child and leave regardless of what is going on.

I have also been known to take the child to another area with me and sit and wait until they are ready to come out with me and speak without whining or tantrum. I share with them the expectation before going back into the main area and if they start again I just remove them again with me.

The children in my day home do not start acting up with their parents until they are out my front door.

[wdmmom]

1. Dont offer 2 snacks...thats basically what youre doing. Cheese and crackers or carrots and celery are one thing

2. Make sure snack time is over prior to parents arriving.

3. If necessary and you really think the fight was over the poptart, stop offering them for awhile. Stick to cheese and crackers, graham crackers and nutella, apple slices and peanut butter, etc.

[dave4him]

I grew up on them, just saying