The Toddler Who Wants To Be Held Always

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Also, our naps are 12:30-2/2:30 and she cries the majority of them as well because she typically only sleeps half hour. It's absolutely exhausting but I need the money from the kid. Is ideally replace her with another child...

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Also, our naps are 12:30-2/2:30 and she cries the majority of them as well because she typically only sleeps half hour. It's absolutely exhausting but I need the money from the kid. Is ideally replace her with another child...

how do you find your sanity? What about the other kids? what are they doing while this child is screaming all day or all nap time?

In group care you really have to think about how affects the rest of your group. NO one no matter what age they are want to be around a constant screaming baby.

it sounds like the child is no longer a fit for your program. I understand you need the money, but this will wear on your patience and sanity. the fact that you are seeking out help for this matter is showing that it's wearing you down.

The money loss will only be temporary until you find a replacement. Advertise now and give your two week notice to the screaming child.

A good friend of mine got into a matter like this and her patience got worn so thin that she ended up yelling at the other kids. Most of the families pulled and one family tried to file a child abuse suit against her. I was in such disbelief, but she tried to take on too much and got in over her head. It happens to good people. I honestly would have never thought she was capable of yelling at at child, but that is where it went.

cut your spending and let the kid go.

[Heidi]

I also don't hold children that age. I will however, sit on the floor and let them sit on my lap, but it would not be for long, as we don't sit down in one place long. I also don't want to let the child think tht I can always hold them, because I can't.

if they come to me with arms up crying, I may kneel down to their level, pat them on the back, give a quick hug and let them know they are ok. Then get them engaged in play and I move on.

Same here.

I usually let them sit next to me vs. my lap, because I have 4 toddlers and a baby. If I let one on my lap while on the floor, then everyone is trying to push each other off.

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Everyone leaves and I escape for half hour for a bath while my dh watches my kids. It isn't ideal, I admit. I have gone so back and forth with terming because her parents are absolutely awesome people. I just reposted my ad

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Same here.

I usually let them sit next to me vs. my lap, because I have 4 toddlers and a baby. If I let one on my lap while on the floor, then everyone is trying to push each other off.

I could just see that now....dog pile...