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I have this family of three kids that are just constant trouble. I have never had any issues with children getting to me and stressing me out but each of the three do it daily. The 10 month old is a constant crier and I give him extra attention but he requires all attention. The two year old throws constant tantrums (I get that she's two and some might say it's just the age but this is beyond terrible twos) and she is very destructive tearing up SEVERAL toys, blinds, curtains. I mean I know having a daycare in my home would bring risks of things being torn up and I understand but if I don't follow her around, and am on her constantly something will be ruined. The oldest who is 4, hits, pinches, licks, kicks, says doody head, and other words like that. Sitting him in time out, telling him parents and seperating him from play has not worked. At one time he even sat in time out and grabbed something to throw at another kid. It honestly is never out of mean-ness either. I'm just at my end with this family but since there is 3 they are a huge part of my income.
I honestly love the parents, but they are also fickle. I never know when the oldest is coming until the day of (he is just part time). He didn't show up one day when he was supposed to and they asked for that day's money back (thank goodness they pay me in advance). They are also the parents that both take the day off work but bring the kids and then get sitters on the weekend as well.
Basically, I'm just looking for advice on how to handle this situation, also to vent
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I have this family of three kids that are just constant trouble. I have never had any issues with children getting to me and stressing me out but each of the three do it daily. The 10 month old is a constant crier and I give him extra attention but he requires all attention. The two year old throws constant tantrums (I get that she's two and some might say it's just the age but this is beyond terrible twos) and she is very destructive tearing up SEVERAL toys, blinds, curtains. I mean I know having a daycare in my home would bring risks of things being torn up and I understand but if I don't follow her around, and am on her constantly something will be ruined. The oldest who is 4, hits, pinches, licks, kicks, says doody head, and other words like that. Sitting him in time out, telling him parents and seperating him from play has not worked. At one time he even sat in time out and grabbed something to throw at another kid. It honestly is never out of mean-ness either. I'm just at my end with this family but since there is 3 they are a huge part of my income.
I honestly love the parents, but they are also fickle. I never know when the oldest is coming until the day of (he is just part time). He didn't show up one day when he was supposed to and they asked for that day's money back (thank goodness they pay me in advance). They are also the parents that both take the day off work but bring the kids and then get sitters on the weekend as well.
Basically, I'm just looking for advice on how to handle this situation, also to vent

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