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So, I have behavior issues with certain kids constantly. Its always worse after a long weekend with their parents. Parents are permissive so I'm guessing that's part of the problem, but I hear providers on here all the Tim say they pull this stuff with parents, but not at daycare. So, please be kind but honestly do you think its me? Am I just not handling them well? Two of them came back today after a 5 day vacation with mom & I am seriously ready to call her and say come and get them. I don't drink, but I feel like I need to start.:
: I know with this group I have to be on my toes. I can't divert my attention for a second or they all go crazy & today I had a call with the Dr office that threw them all off. I mean if I walk into the bathroom and come back they are fighting, climbing over furniture, throwing toys, running, etc. When I'm fully engaged with them all is pretty much fine, (I do have to remind of the rules quite often) but 30 seconds of me looking away & all chaos breaks lose. I'm seriously thinking about taking everything out of the toy room & making them earn it all back one at a time, but I'm afraid that will add to the running / climbing issue. They don't know how to play & I've modeled until I'm blue in the face. They just don't get it. My own children sit & play calmly for long periods of time. Even my 12 mo can entertain himself nicely. I cut dh's hair last night and both my kids played unassisted properly using their toys & not getting into trouble the whole time. I get compliments on their behavior in public often so I keep thinking I can't be all me, but I'm starting to feel like a failure. After today, I wish so much that quitting was an option. I'd keep my toddlers & term the rest. Ugh. I hate feeling this. Any advice/suggestions/constructive criticism? I do love working with children, but I can't stand the stress that the behavior is causing in our home.
: I know with this group I have to be on my toes. I can't divert my attention for a second or they all go crazy & today I had a call with the Dr office that threw them all off. I mean if I walk into the bathroom and come back they are fighting, climbing over furniture, throwing toys, running, etc. When I'm fully engaged with them all is pretty much fine, (I do have to remind of the rules quite often) but 30 seconds of me looking away & all chaos breaks lose. I'm seriously thinking about taking everything out of the toy room & making them earn it all back one at a time, but I'm afraid that will add to the running / climbing issue. They don't know how to play & I've modeled until I'm blue in the face. They just don't get it. My own children sit & play calmly for long periods of time. Even my 12 mo can entertain himself nicely. I cut dh's hair last night and both my kids played unassisted properly using their toys & not getting into trouble the whole time. I get compliments on their behavior in public often so I keep thinking I can't be all me, but I'm starting to feel like a failure. After today, I wish so much that quitting was an option. I'd keep my toddlers & term the rest. Ugh. I hate feeling this. Any advice/suggestions/constructive criticism? I do love working with children, but I can't stand the stress that the behavior is causing in our home.
) recognizes that sometimes a child has to go in a high chair or play yard or whatever a few moments for safety. It's tiring because you have to remember each time that you have to do it. But it's better than the alternatives... 
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