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As a provider when do you know that your burned out and dont want to do this anymore? I find myself getting erked easily lately, and when a parent has least tiny complaint I feel like Im on the verge of saying maybe daycare isnt for you/& your child, maybe you should get a SAHM if you want that type of care...is it pretty normal to feel this way?
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It might not be just burnout. I have had times where The kids ask waaay too much of me. "Can I have more water?" "We're out of toilet paper" "where's the red marker?" Want, want want!!!
So, eventually, I realize it really isn't them.... Well.. or when my husband says "what is your problem??"
For me, it's totally hormonal. (I'm old) So, I started changing my diet and exercise routine, and I was able to manage it.... kinda. Plus, I live in a very hot part of the world.. so, after nine months of being hot, and being limited in what we can do, I also realized I get the opposite of that winter blues that people in colder climates get. When the weather gets nice (in November) I'm happy again...kinda.
Up until recently, I had a BAD group. There was nothing I could have done to improve this group.
Someone needed to go to school. And, tadaa.. it worked. We are all happier together.
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I find that when I get like that that I need a vacation, just to get away from the house.Comment
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Yep I know Im in need of a break! taking a 3 day may, and a week in July, but it seems so far off. Im sure my hormones have alot of blame too
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I termed a dcb a few wks ago, and am much relieved about that. Our days end here sometimes at 5 pm, never later then 5:30. SO I'm able to make dinner, go to the gym and have some time with the fam.. On days like this I tell myself just work it all off at the gym tonite.
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I think it is normal for anyone to feel burnt out at any job. I too think that some good R&R are in demand when this happens. When I get like this I tell my husband who is NEVER home but ONCE ot TWICE a month that I need a break. we have kids of our own as well so he will take all the kids and I will set up a day away from everyone and everyting.
Also, working out really helps me reduce a lot of my stress. I go 6 days a week. When I used to go 4-5 I could feel the stress on those days build up.Comment
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I felt like that this morning...
I had a dcb tell me to "shut the f*** up", strip down to his underwear and pee on the floor, then refuse to change his wet underwear and wrap his legs around me, getting pee all over me. At one point he was completely naked. It was SO hard to stay calm through it. Mind you this lasted over 30 minutes.
I never saw a tantrum like that...I said surely this place is not for me...Im too young to deal with this from other people's children.
He was picked up eventually by his mom who apologized sincerely. I wasnt even angry...I was completely astonished...and drained.Comment
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Hee hee! Look, I have a signature!Comment
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Sounds like he needs an exorcist.
Did you tell his mother exactly what he said and did? Is there a father in his household?
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If this child has never had a problem before and was not suddenly possessed by the devil I might just keep him providing a good exorcism take place immediately as it sounds like this child needs help!
I certainly would not allow this and the parents would have been called to pick him up immediately!Comment
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sounds like his parents need to give him a good old fashioned developmentally inappropriate butt whoopin'
i just can't picture in my head how this whole "tantrum" could've played out to the point that he wrapped his pee legs around you and lasted 30 minutes. i really can't figure it out.Comment
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I had a kid in care once that was well known for over the top, insanely huge fits. She would scream like a banshee, strip naked, and roll around until her voice gave out. Once I had her parents pick her up because her lips swelled; thought she was having some sort of allergic reaction to a strawberry...nope, it was the screaming.
At home she was worse. At one point, her parents tried to ignore said fit, so daycare girl ran out her front door, screaming, butt naked. When they BOTH ran out to catch her, she doubled back and locked them out of the house...
I had her for 4.5 years (from birth) she got kicked out of her next two centers before they decided to let her stay home (Dad worked from home anyway). No idea how kindergarten went
Nothing was "wrong" with the kid, she was a strong willed child who failed to have strong leadership at home.Comment
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I had a kid in care once that was well known for over the top, insanely huge fits. She would scream like a banshee, strip naked, and roll around until her voice gave out. Once I had her parents pick her up because her lips swelled; thought she was having some sort of allergic reaction to a strawberry...nope, it was the screaming.
At home she was worse. At one point, her parents tried to ignore said fit, so daycare girl ran out her front door, screaming, butt naked. When they BOTH ran out to catch her, she doubled back and locked them out of the house...
I had her for 4.5 years (from birth) she got kicked out of her next two centers before they decided to let her stay home (Dad worked from home anyway). No idea how kindergarten went
Nothing was "wrong" with the kid, she was a strong willed child who failed to have strong leadership at home. OMG - how in the world did you manage her for 4.5 years without going stark raving mad??
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Had she come to me as a 2 yo, I probably wouldn't have lasted. As it was, I had her brother for a couple of years first so I was connected to her and her family.
I am a stronger leader than her parents were, so although I certainly got a taste of it, they bore the brunt of it.
And lastly, I have no problem gating her off and letting her go at it. There is just NO WAY I am going to be held hostage by a preschooler. So often I see parents or providers altering their home, activities, and life in general to avoid a negative reaction from some little kid. Personally, I just can't even imagine making my decisons based on what will keep little Janey from having a tantrum.Comment
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