Do You Always Give Warnings?

[Mom&Provider]

I think not being open for 10 more minutes is more than enough reason to leave them on the porch.

LOL!

[daycare]

ditto on that...

I will NOT open my door early unless you have arranged it with me in advance. AND rarely do I ever ok it unless it is something that is important and will not become habit.

[daycare]

LOL!

I know this sounds mean, but I had a family that used to arrive early and then would knock on my door until I opened it..

My husband decided to have the automatic sprinklers come on at that time the next day and ever day after.,... the went off right at my opening time.................

It was the funniest thing I ever saw and dcd was really mad.....BUT he never did it again......

[Mom&Provider]

I know this sounds mean, but I had a family that used to arrive early and then would knock on my door until I opened it..

My husband decided to have the automatic sprinklers come on at that time the next day and ever day after.,... the went off right at my opening time.................

It was the funniest thing I ever saw and dcd was really mad.....BUT he never did it again......

Double LOL!! ::

I seriously know I need to grow some...you know. I've only been doing this since 2010 and wish I had more courage to enforce things more and consistantly. Having said that, I have been tougher on this one family then any others, so I know they already know the issues...

[Blackcat31]

Double LOL!! ::

I seriously know I need to grow some...you know. I've only been doing this since 2010 and wish I had more courage to enforce things more and consistantly. Having said that, I have been tougher on this one family then any others, so I know they already know the issues...

The key to moving past this is to ask yourself WHY. Why are you afraid to enforce your rules and policies? What is it you are afraid will happen? What is the worst thing that could happen and how will it change/effect or help/hurt things?

Once you address that, enforcing things is super easy. I promise.

[daycare]

Double LOL!! ::

I seriously know I need to grow some...you know. I've only been doing this since 2010 and wish I had more courage to enforce things more and consistantly. Having said that, I have been tougher on this one family then any others, so I know they already know the issues...

here is a postive way of looking at it......those families that give you troubles are the ones that help you to grow a backbone... while it stinks now having to go through the emotional aspects of it, it does get easier the more you have to do it... You will get so good at it that you will be able to do it with ease...

Like before I used to say Johnny can't come back tomorrow hes sick.

Now I say... Oh no, Johnny, (in front of his parents).....I need you to get better so you can come play with us. We will miss you while you are gone, so draw us a picture or two. Ok guys see you on Thursday... at this time you are gesturing them out the door and saying see you thursday, get better.....

I will then make it a point to check in on Johnny later that night....Remind the parents that he is welcome to come back once he is free of fever for a full 24 hours without the aide of medication.... again send wishes of a speedy recovery, hope to see you soon....

[Mom&Provider]

The key to moving past this is to ask yourself WHY. Why are you afraid to enforce your rules and policies? What is it you are afraid will happen? What is the worst thing that could happen and how will it change/effect or help/hurt things?

Once you address that, enforcing things is super easy. I promise.

I have been asking myself that more often lately and really the only thing is they can leave. Which on one hand would solve the problem and on the other would **** for financial reasons, but at this time I have another child starting anyway soon enough, so no real issue...just wouldn't be any extra. Of course there is also the issue of I like to keep everyone happy, but I'm starting to figure out I have to make myself happy if I plan to do this for any length of time!

[daycare]

I have been asking myself that more often lately and really the only thing is they can leave. Which on one hand would solve the problem and on the other would **** for financial reasons, but at this time I have another child starting anyway soon enough, so no real issue...just wouldn't be any extra. Of course there is also the issue of I like to keep everyone happy, but I'm starting to figure out I have to make myself happy if I plan to do this for any length of time!

BINGO you need to make yourself happy first.....if you can't do that , then NO one will be happy..........another thing

You cant possibly please everyone. I know as providers we like to try, but it's not realistic. You can give it your all and if it does not work out, then you can say well at least I tried........