It Is My Hope...

[Cat Herder]

Will you come back, OP??

[nannyde]

I work for a Resource and Referral Agency and I provide technical assistance to child care providers as well as statewide trainings on child development and college courses in early childhood education.
This board frightens me. I read a great deal of developmentally inappropriate advice that speaks to the interests of the provider above the child and the parent. It's my hope that those that feel so negatively about parents and children that they should post on a public forum in this manner either reevaluate their role as a provider or seek out some training to help them better understand how to serve families.
You can find trainings through your local R&R.
I n the mean time I will be using this forum as an example to providers of unprofessional behavior.

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Could you be a little more specific?

[ninosqueridos]

I work for a Resource and Referral Agency and I provide technical assistance to child care providers as well as statewide trainings on child development and college courses in early childhood education.
This board frightens me. I read a great deal of developmentally inappropriate advice that speaks to the interests of the provider above the child and the parent. It's my hope that those that feel so negatively about parents and children that they should post on a public forum in this manner either reevaluate their role as a provider or seek out some training to help them better understand how to serve families.
You can find trainings through your local R&R.
I n the mean time I will be using this forum as an example to providers of unprofessional behavior.

Oh this was really helpful, thank you. ::::

It is MY hope that you post this in the vent thread next time.

[Blackcat31]

I work for a Resource and Referral Agency and I provide technical assistance to child care providers as well as statewide trainings on child development and college courses in early childhood education.
This board frightens me. I read a great deal of developmentally inappropriate advice that speaks to the interests of the provider above the child and the parent. It's my hope that those that feel so negatively about parents and children that they should post on a public forum in this manner either reevaluate their role as a provider or seek out some training to help them better understand how to serve families.
You can find trainings through your local R&R.
I n the mean time I will be using this forum as an example to providers of unprofessional behavior.

I found this site through my Resource and Referral coordinator......:confused:

[Crystal]

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Could you be a little more specific?

Ahhh, she's not talking about you nan

But yes, being more specific would be nice

[Crystal]

I found this site through my Resource and Referral coordinator......:confused:

Did you really? LOL!

[jen]

Ahhh, she's not talking about you nan

But yes, being more specific would be nice

Oh, who is she talking about?

[JenNJ]

There are good providers and bad providers, on this forum and in real life. Just like there are bad parents and good parents. Certain parenting styles mesh with certain providers.

I think the thing to remember is that kids are people. Not every two people are going to get along perfectly. Even when that relationship is between an adult and a child. Sometimes it can lead to frustration and venting at the end of a long work day. It happens in every profession. I would rather people vent here than take those frustrations out on the children.

I would also like examples of the unprofessional behavior.

[Cat Herder]

I admit I am a smart***

but my intent is good....:confused:

[Crystal]

Oh, who is she talking about?

I have no idea....I just don't think she's talking about Nan.....while Nan and I have our disagreements I think she's a great provider....we just run our businesses differently.

[thecrazyisout]

Wow!!! I have seen many wonderful and postive forums and questions answered in this group since I have begun reading. I have now registered and I am thankful to have an identity;to have someone come in and make a generalization that the forums are negative frightens me in that context because I have learned already many ways to change my practice because I want to be the best provider I can be.

There are many providers here that have been doing this much longer than I and can give me help and guidance. I personally have felt I am unconnected to the daycare community and this has given me the connection I need.

In addition, if you are so concerned, I would challenge you to use this opportunity to add positive and constructive criticism which encourages all who participate to conduct themselves in the same way. The internet can be such a wonderful tool for providers especially when you don't have a lot of adult connections during the day.

[Crystal]

I admit I am a smart***

but my intent is good....:confused:

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[Blackcat31]

Did you really? LOL!

Yes, I seriously did....the gal who gathers provider info for our area so that parents can be referred to us told me about this site because she said it has lots of good support, advice and information on it.

I think that most people would read this forum knowing full well that there are two sides to every situation and that providers and parents both need a place to vent, share and learn from each other.

As far as there being "bad" provider's on this forum, I think if someone is going to make that acusation, then they should come on here and register so that they can try to change that. Give advice, support providers and refer them as necessary so that we can all learn how to be a good provider.

It is all too easy to say something unsupportive or criticize others behind the "unregistered guest" protection.

My advice? OP should become part of the solution NOT part of the problem.

[Crystal]

Yes, I seriously did....the gal who gathers provider info for our area so that parents can be referred to us told me about this site because she said it has lots of good support, advice and information on it.

I think that most people would read this forum knowing full well that there are two sides to every situation and that providers and parents both need a place to vent, share and learn from each other.

As far as there being "bad" provider's on this forum, I think if someone is going to make that acusation, then they should come on here and register so that they can try to change that. Give advice, support providers and refer them as necessary so that we can all learn how to be a good provider.

It is all too easy to say something unsupportive or criticize others behind the "unregistere guest" protection.

My advice? OP should become part of the solution NOT part of the problem.

I agree.

[Kaddidle Care]

Do I have to pull out my TROLL picture again? ::