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Last week I had trouble with a mom of a new dcg who kept bringing Mcdonalds and donuts in the morning at drop off. I finally curbed that, but today dcm complains that on Friday her dd was starving when she picked her up. Well, sure, she won't eat what I fix because you buy her yummy crappy food. Who wants quinoa and pears when Mom buys you any fast food you want?
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"You know DCM, Sally is served the same food options as everyone else. How much, if any she eats is up to her."
Then I would just stand there and smile BIG
If DCM continues to try "but she is hungry" tactic, let her know that of course McDonald's is more appealing but SHE knew signing up that you don't serve that and other than forcing the child to eat (which I know you can't do) Mom will need to talk to DCM NOT you about this issue.
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I totally agree, I'm just so frustrated with this one. I can't get her to even eat fruit!"You know DCM, Sally is served the same food options as everyone else. How much, if any she eats is up to her."
Then I would just stand there and smile BIG
If DCM continues to try "but she is hungry" tactic, let her know that of course McDonald's is more appealing but SHE knew signing up that you don't serve that and other than forcing the child to eat (which I know you can't do) Mom will need to talk to DCM NOT you about this issue.Comment
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Plus, they probably had a afternoon snack but by the time they get picked up they are getting hungry again.Comment
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I actually have a blurb in my handbook about that.
I say something like the kids eat healthy and at regular intervals but for those kids being picked up at the end of the day, they WILL be hungry as the time frame is about perfect for dinner time at home. I also mention something about playing hard and burning up all those calories/fuel so Yes! Your child WILL be hungry at pick up.Comment
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IF you care to (not that you should have to), you could put the uneaten part of her p.m. snack in a baggie. Then when mom picks up and says something just say "Oh yeah wait, I have her fruit she didn't eat at snack time right here. Would you like to take it?" If it is something that doesn't save well just give her a banana or box of raisins. :
: I wonder if that would shut her up.
LaurelComment
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Love it!IF you care to (not that you should have to), you could put the uneaten part of her p.m. snack in a baggie. Then when mom picks up and says something just say "Oh yeah wait, I have her fruit she didn't eat at snack time right here. Would you like to take it?" If it is something that doesn't save well just give her a banana or box of raisins. :: I wonder if that would shut her up.
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I have it right in my paperwork that chef Boyardee isn't served here. If I serve spaghetti, I boil the noodles and make the meatballs myself. And I truly to agree, if kids are raised on junk, the taste of real food isn't gonna be appealing.Chief cook, bottle washer & spider killer...Comment
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be cautious about providing food for the ride home. I was at a LIC meeting where a lady shared a story about a kid that almost choked to death and died on food that was provided by the dc PROVIDER. How that turned out that way I am not too sure, but I would just make certain that DCK knows to hold out on eating the healthy foods becuase mom will have that MaC CRAP waiting for her. Kids are stupid.IF you care to (not that you should have to), you could put the uneaten part of her p.m. snack in a baggie. Then when mom picks up and says something just say "Oh yeah wait, I have her fruit she didn't eat at snack time right here. Would you like to take it?" If it is something that doesn't save well just give her a banana or box of raisins. :: I wonder if that would shut her up.
Laurel
But sounds like this parent is.............Comment
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