What Do You Feel Parents Need To Know About Their Child's Day?

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

I feel for you. I do send home emails, never talk in front of the kids. I like that I have a paper trail this way. I just print it out and put it in their file.

I just can't stand the backlash that comes with it from some of the parents. It's like I am supposed to fix their kid or I am not doing something right here. UGH...today has been a really long day...Im tired...

The exact wording in my Behavior Plan of Action states, "We hope that working together as a team will not only eliminate this behavior but also prevent it from happening in the future. We recognize that it is primarily the parent’s responsibility in instilling the proper values into their children. __My daycare_ serves as a support system for the parents and wishes to support you in your efforts. __My daycare__ is limited in its disciplining efforts; therefore the responsibility to discipline and guide the children rests primarily on the parents.
We look forward to working with your family in developing a well-mannered, well-adjusted child!"

If I had a parent aggressively stating that it was my problem (I have!), I would have no problem telling them that I will ASSIST them in the development of a well-rounded child but it is THEIR responsibility to instill the proper values into their child. I would say it all with a smile, too. It really freaks out the parents when I'm assertive because I'm such a loud/bubbly person to them normally. They never expect it. ::

[daycare]

The exact wording in my Behavior Plan of Action states, "We hope that working together as a team will not only eliminate this behavior but also prevent it from happening in the future. We recognize that it is primarily the parent’s responsibility in instilling the proper values into their children. __My daycare_ serves as a support system for the parents and wishes to support you in your efforts. __My daycare__ is limited in its disciplining efforts; therefore the responsibility to discipline and guide the children rests primarily on the parents.
We look forward to working with your family in developing a well-mannered, well-adjusted child!"

If I had a parent aggressively stating that it was my problem (I have!), I would have no problem telling them that I will ASSIST them in the development of a well-rounded child but it is THEIR responsibility to instill the proper values into their child. I would say it all with a smile, too. It really freaks out the parents when I'm assertive because I'm such a loud/bubbly person to them normally. They never expect it. ::

I was up for an award last year for childcare and the MC said about me. YOu would never know that this person had any other emotions than happy.

I am a very happy bubbly person, I can fake it really good.....

I can't be assertive is my issue. I want to belive that I can be, but in person I back down. In emails I am assertive and I know it throws that parents off guard.

I often hear from new families or even old ones, wow you are nothing like your PHB. It is written so stern and you are so soft...........ugh

[daycare]

I was up for an award last year for childcare and the MC said about me. YOu would never know that this person had any other emotions than happy.

I am a very happy bubbly person, I can fake it really good.....

I can't be assertive is my issue. I want to belive that I can be, but in person I back down. In emails I am assertive and I know it throws that parents off guard.

I often hear from new families or even old ones, wow you are nothing like your PHB. It is written so stern and you are so soft...........ugh

I like the wording that you have chosen to use. I think that I need to adapt to something like this.

[crazydaycarelady]

I am a very happy bubbly person, I can fake it really good.....

Me too! I feel like half my job is acting! Faking enthusiasm, faking being energetic, faking being so happy to start my day! It is unacceptable in this job to be anything less than SO HAPPY.........but it seems to be okay in other jobs to admit you'd rather be anywhere else.

[Happy Hearts]

I use these:

https://www.daycare.com/forum/newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=362415

There are baby, toddler, and preschool notes.

this link doesn't work.... can you repost please?

[LK5kids]

For my kids one and up I sent home a note 3x per week on a half sheet of paper that I created.

I have things I circle like I was happy, quiet, sleepy or I played in the : art center, housekeeping area, puzzles, etc. I also have: I ate a little or all my lunch. I fill in our stories and special activities also. I circle if they napped or not and write how long they nap.

It's just a little extra thing I have always done.

I also send a different infant sheet home each day.

I do not report negative or challenging behaviors unless it is extreme or there is a safety issue.

[daycare]

ONe of the other issues that I have is that most of my kids can talk. Many of them will tell on themselves. They will tell their parent somthing like. I had to sit in time out today because I ________.

THen I get a phone call and the parent wants conformation of it. Sometimes they are upset that I did not tell them. BUT when I do tell them they glare at me.... I fell like I am often in a no win situation

[originalkat]

ONe of the other issues that I have is that most of my kids can talk. Many of them will tell on themselves. They will tell their parent somthing like. I had to sit in time out today because I ________.

THen I get a phone call and the parent wants conformation of it. Sometimes they are upset that I did not tell them. BUT when I do tell them they glare at me.... I fell like I am often in a no win situation

I do not tell parents about little behavior issues that may land their child in time out. If a child tells on themselves and the parent calls me (which has RARELY happened) I tell them that these types of behaviors are typical in early childhood and I handle the situation as it occurs. I let them know that if their child's actions become a problem I discuss it with them but I do not make a habit of listing all the things their child did good or bad during the day.

If they are the type of parent who NEEDS that then they will be better off with a different provider.

[renodeb]

I use tadpole. (I think thats what its called) theres a mobile app and desk top version. It emails a copy of the daily to the parent. Its helps you track attendance and everything. Its very cost effective also.

[spud912]

I do not tell parents about little behavior issues that may land their child in time out. If a child tells on themselves and the parent calls me (which has RARELY happened) I tell them that these types of behaviors are typical in early childhood and I handle the situation as it occurs. I let them know that if their child's actions become a problem I discuss it with them but I do not make a habit of listing all the things their child did good or bad during the day.

If they are the type of parent who NEEDS that then they will be better off with a different provider.

I like that!