How Long And How Often Are Your Kids Going Outside?

[Kajada]

We spend a lot of time outside. I have siblings that tend to arrive overdressed for the warm weather - leg warmers under pants/shorts, a onesie under a t-shirt and a hoodie, etc. I just take off the extra layers as we go. I rarely put them back on. I put the extra clothes in their bag and occasionally say "Oh they were warm while we were playing outside this morning." Parents are fine with it. If it was a problem, well...? I'm not going to let kids overheat, so I guess I'd either redress them or let the parents know that they need less layers or a new daycare.

[Unregistered]

We spend a lot of time outside. I have siblings that tend to arrive overdressed for the warm weather - leg warmers under pants/shorts, a onesie under a t-shirt and a hoodie, etc. I just take off the extra layers as we go. I rarely put them back on. I put the extra clothes in their bag and occasionally say "Oh they were warm while we were playing outside this morning." Parents are fine with it. If it was a problem, well...? I'm not going to let kids overheat, so I guess I'd either redress them or let the parents know that they need less layers or a new daycare.

I would but mom wants the clothes to stay on and him be covered so he is not exposed to the sun.

[Blackcat31]

I would but mom wants the clothes to stay on and him be covered so he is not exposed to the sun.

Okay, this is where I'd have a HUGE issue.

Let's say you have a child who's parent doesn't remember to apply sun screen prior to drop off as required and you accept him into care anyways knowing that. You go outside and he gets sunburned.

Most providers view that as the parent's issue because you did require parents to apply before drop off. Ultimately though you are responsible for his health and well being even if the parent didn't do their part.

Soooo, in your situation even though mom requests that he keep his clothing on, I view this as a health risk or at the very least a physical risk. If it is hot outside and mom wants him to wear clothing suitable for temps MUCH lower then he IS at risk for heat exhaustion and/or over heating.

YOU are the person in charge of that moment. If he is too hot with all those layers..... take them off! I don't care what mom says. Mom's DO NOT always know best simply because it is their child. YOU are caring for him at that time. NOT mom. It's YOUR responsibility and liability. NOT mom's.

Again, I would tell mom "This is how I do X. I will NOT do Y. If that does not work for, you need to find a program that better meets your needs"

Mom's insistence and odd behavior is almost worrisome. It's the sun for Pete's sake.....what a silly issue to make into such a mountain. (mom, not you) I can only imagine the future when she's faced with real parenting issues.