Do You Think

[Unregistered]

It's all relative, I think.

When I first started, I would fall for every sob story in the book. Parents were able to totally use me as a doormat and they knew it. I allowed them to push me into changing my policies to meet their needs. Since then, I've learned that I have to set boundaries and I have to make sure to make them crystal clear. So now I do and I may seem less caring than I was when I first began, but that's not the case. I still care about the children in my care as much as ever but I know that I can't expect the parents to return the sentiment. Parents tend to see providers as tools for them to use, not as people who have lives of their own. I don't think it's true of all parents, but it's been my experience that a good portion of parents are only concerned with making sure that the provider serves her purpose.

[Michael]

Just make sure you are not jaded.

Jaded: Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.

[Cat Herder]

Just make sure you are not jaded.

Jaded: Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.

Nah....I was jaded BEFORE I got my backbone, a solid contract and started standing up for myself....

Now my daycare is peaceful, joyful and the kids "glow"....

I had a two year old today tell me...." I luff you more than ice creams!!!"

I don't think it had anything to do with the warm banana/blueberry bread I was pulling out of the oven at all......

I adore my kids, I have a good group of parents... I just want less government interference in my home.

[happykidschildcare]

Did you just put hard hearted and Nannyde in the same sentence?

I love NannyDe! I have been doing this for 7 years and I definitly have learned alot. Hard hearted, nah. Not afraid to speak up and say this is how things work at my house, totally!!!! In this field of work you have to be strong, or you will be taken advantage of over & over!!!!!!!!