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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-20-2014, 05:31 PM

Replies: 11 Advice with 1ish year olds who cry Views: 1,836 Posted By dEHmom Thanks ladies! I will give it another week. If... Thanks ladies! I will give it another week. If nothing has improved at all I will let the family know group care may not be the best for the child. I really do not feed into the uppies all day....

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-20-2014, 02:01 PM

Replies: 11 Advice with 1ish year olds who cry Views: 1,836 Posted By dEHmom I totally agree. I refuse to Stand over a playpen... I totally agree. I refuse to Stand over a playpen for half an hour soothing them to sleep. I've been doing cio and ignoring as much as possible. With dcb it wasn't working. And I found as long as I...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-20-2014, 01:56 PM

Replies: 11 Advice with 1ish year olds who cry Views: 1,836 Posted By dEHmom Yeah. I usually found it was the 12mth mark. They... Yeah. I usually found it was the 12mth mark. They both really took to me right off the bat. But they are both unable to soothe themselves which makes it so hard. And the youngest takes short cat naps...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-20-2014, 01:54 PM

Replies: 11 Advice with 1ish year olds who cry Views: 1,836 Posted By dEHmom Thanks. 11 yrs together now. Figured it was time 😜 Thanks. 11 yrs together now. Figured it was time 😜

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-20-2014, 01:47 PM

Replies: 11 Advice with 1ish year olds who cry Views: 1,836 Posted By dEHmom Thanks bc! I likely won't be officially back as I... Thanks bc! I likely won't be officially back as I really have my hands full lately. When I catch a few minutes of peace I relish in it. And no offence to anyone on here, but most days there is enough...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-20-2014, 12:10 PM

Replies: 15 How do I Tactfully... Views: 2,998 Posted By dEHmom I don't put anything in my fridge. I tell parents... I don't put anything in my fridge. I tell parents at the interview. If you want milk keep it in cooler bag with ice block or join milk program I offer. My fridge is not licensed. I put nothing in it....

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-20-2014, 11:58 AM

Replies: 11 Advice with 1ish year olds who cry Views: 1,836 Posted By dEHmom Advice with 1ish year olds who cry Hi all! Missed ya! I really need help. I've never had such a hard time transitioning 11mth olds before. But now I have two new babies who are 11mth and 12mth(<-- started at 11mths). The younger...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-14-2013, 01:21 PM

Replies: 4 Spin off of Mass Potty Training Thread Views: 3,049 Posted By dEHmom I would be interested in seeing this. I will pm... I would be interested in seeing this. I will pm you my email!

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-13-2013, 10:15 AM

Replies: 4 Mass Potty Training Advice Views: 2,446 Posted By dEHmom Thank you. I don't want to push them at all but... Thank you. I don't want to push them at all but they are all excited about it and everyone congregates in the bathroom doorway and pulls their pants down waiting for their turn hehe. The parents have...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-12-2013, 05:53 PM

Replies: 4 Mass Potty Training Advice Views: 2,446 Posted By dEHmom Mass Potty Training Advice Hi every one. It's been a long time since I've had to potty train. I've got an almost 2 year old who over my holidays last week pretty well potty trained completely. She even wakes up to go potty....

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-23-2013, 06:50 PM

Replies: 16 What Do You Do When All DCK Wake Up Early From Nap Views: 2,312 Posted By dEHmom likethis likethis

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-22-2013, 03:13 PM

Replies: 4 I Had A Backbone! Views: 2,378 Posted By dEHmom Congrats. I did the same thing a few months... Congrats. I did the same thing a few months back. I still agree to work the extra 15 minutes in the summer, but during the off season when the dad isn't working, I don't want to work late if I...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-22-2013, 03:11 PM

Replies: 37 Do You Ever Feel Like You ALWAYS Clean ?! Views: 3,875 Posted By dEHmom I get my kids to help me as much as I can. ... I get my kids to help me as much as I can. They know that there is a better chance we can do something if they help me clean up any toys/clothes before supper is ready. All my dcks clean up as...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-22-2013, 03:06 PM

Replies: 22 Would You Be Upset? Views: 3,349 Posted By dEHmom Aw that's so sad. I would've been upset,... Aw that's so sad. I would've been upset, but there isn't a whole lot you could do in a situation like that.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-16-2013, 06:44 AM

Replies: 13 Michael....avatar help??? Views: 2,017 Posted By dEHmom haha i was just typing this and you posted first. haha i was just typing this and you posted first.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-15-2013, 03:00 PM

Replies: 78 Poll: Religious Views... What's Yours? Views: 10,277 Posted By dEHmom I'm not familiar with Sufi, but this is what I... I'm not familiar with Sufi, but this is what I believe. I believe in ONE. Everything is ONE

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-15-2013, 02:57 PM

Replies: 78 Poll: Religious Views... What's Yours? Views: 10,277 Posted By dEHmom I wouldn't consider myself Buddhist, I don't... I wouldn't consider myself Buddhist, I don't consider myself anything. I don't believe in A GOD, but I believe in higher powers. I have a lot of appreciation for the Buddhist way though. And if...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-13-2013, 01:02 PM

Replies: 29 No Out Door Time Because............ Views: 3,381 Posted By dEHmom It's so frustrating! I have it in my policies i... It's so frustrating! I have it in my policies i will send kids home upon arrival if they don't have proper gear, but i've never had my backbone to do it, or I didn't notice until it was too late. ...

Forum: Daycare and Taxes 03-13-2013, 12:58 PM

Replies: 5 2012 Was My First Full Year Of Child Care, So How Exactly Do Taxes Work? Views: 2,445 Posted By dEHmom Each province is different in terms of the... Each province is different in terms of the amounts. Usually though it is around 10, 000 which is non taxable. But in MB at 10, 000 you would pay roughly 375 into CPP. By the time you make your...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-01-2013, 11:10 AM

Replies: 9 What Is Your Clean Up Routine? Views: 1,852 Posted By dEHmom i start teaching them to clean up as soon as they... i start teaching them to clean up as soon as they are able to go and make a mess! it's a long, repetitive process and you will often feel like a broken record, but it works. my 1 yr olds are great...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-01-2013, 10:39 AM

Replies: 22 Anyone Have This Kid? Views: 2,195 Posted By dEHmom oh that would've been funny to see. sometimes I... oh that would've been funny to see. sometimes I wish my life was videotaped simply to catch moments like these.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-01-2013, 10:21 AM

Replies: 22 Anyone Have This Kid? Views: 2,195 Posted By dEHmom yes my very own 5 yr old ds. he can hear the... yes my very own 5 yr old ds. he can hear the crinkle of a wrapper a mile away

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-01-2013, 08:24 AM

Replies: 5 Smells of Urine Views: 3,032 Posted By dEHmom If you can give her a quick bath I would say do... If you can give her a quick bath I would say do so. I agree with pp, so probably wet herself over night and then dad didn't have time so he just dressed her and sent her off. i have 1 dck who's...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-01-2013, 07:49 AM

Replies: 63 Do Your Daycare Parents... Views: 9,566 Posted By dEHmom It takes my families a while to feel comfortable... It takes my families a while to feel comfortable enough to just walk in the door without knocking. Here, in my home, this is how i prefer it. But many times they've had to leave and come back after...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-01-2013, 07:34 AM

Replies: 7 Biting Policy? Views: 3,228 Posted By dEHmom I have a 1 year old biter that I posted about... I have a 1 year old biter that I posted about before. She is a bit better, but she's sure pushing limits lately in other ways. She's left several bruises on one of my dcg's that i've had for a long...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-15-2013, 01:20 PM

Replies: 8 Poll: Child Care or Childcare? Views: 2,727 Posted By dEHmom I use Childcare. But as pp pointed out it... I use Childcare. But as pp pointed out it depends how you are using it. Childcare is the place, but I provide child care

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-15-2013, 12:17 PM

Replies: 18 Poll: How Do Yo Answer Your Phone? Views: 3,739 Posted By dEHmom (city name) sperm bank, you spank it we bank it ... (city name) sperm bank, you spank it we bank it just kidding. I say hello

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-15-2013, 11:30 AM

Replies: 8 Hands In Mouth...Yuk! Views: 2,337 Posted By dEHmom I have a 2 and 3 yr old that put everything in... I have a 2 and 3 yr old that put everything in their mouth, fingers, toys, books etc. 1 of them picks her nose constantly. ugh! gross! Barf! I'm all in on this one for advice! Lemme know! I...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-15-2013, 10:52 AM

Replies: 16 Thank Goodness For Friday's...And Naptime Views: 2,206 Posted By dEHmom I prefer TGIFF I'm sure you can figure out the... I prefer TGIFF I'm sure you can figure out the extra F :ouch: I feel ya hun! Mine are napping right now. Is it 5 o'clock yet? Me and my gf gunna make some drinkies and watch us some vamp...

Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum 02-15-2013, 10:41 AM

Replies: 30 Three And Half And They Don't Read! Views: 5,803 Posted By dEHmom my son just turned 7, he's in grade 1. He's in a... my son just turned 7, he's in grade 1. He's in a reading program at school to help him read, he was a little behind at the start of grade 1, but most kids learn to read in kindergarten here, and now...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-15-2013, 10:35 AM

Replies: 15 Poll: Help With a Name! Views: 3,424 Posted By dEHmom I mean no disrespect, but I've always had an... I mean no disrespect, but I've always had an aversion to the word peach. My mom used it as an alternate name for female genitalia. I know many many others who are the exact same :) IMO I don't...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-15-2013, 09:06 AM

Replies: 11 Aggressive Child Views: 1,743 Posted By dEHmom i have a 1 yr old shadow, as in my post "need... i have a 1 yr old shadow, as in my post "need advice on mean 1 yr old"

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-15-2013, 09:00 AM

Replies: 11 Aggressive Child Views: 1,743 Posted By dEHmom My own boys (5 and 7) know better, but every time... My own boys (5 and 7) know better, but every time afterschool a dcb age 7 comes, they all start wrestling and running around. I put them in time out as well, which helps for a few minutes and that's...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-08-2013, 07:17 AM

Replies: 37 How Rid The Home Of Poop Smell Views: 11,500 Posted By dEHmom If the diapers are particularily bad, or if it's... If the diapers are particularily bad, or if it's summertime, I use the diaper baggies, and all poopy diapers get tossed into the garbage just outside my backdoor. I have airfresheners around the...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-24-2012, 09:31 AM

Replies: 25 Christmas Eve- Who's Working? Views: 2,870 Posted By dEHmom I am open, only 2 kids came today. I close at... I am open, only 2 kids came today. I close at 1pm so that's ok with me. We don't do anything until after 2 anyways. I'm gunna close at 1, clean my house as fast as I can, then we're out for the...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-19-2012, 01:49 PM

Replies: 51 First Fatality Since New Law Views: 4,892 Posted By dEHmom I have nothing against Marijuana, but I agree... I have nothing against Marijuana, but I agree with almost everyone on here, that I don't agree with driving under the influence of ANYTHING. I personally believe marijuana only slows your...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-19-2012, 01:10 PM

Replies: 22 What Crafts/Gifts Are DCK's Giving Parents This Year??? Views: 4,085 Posted By dEHmom in the picture they are not finished. we made a... in the picture they are not finished. we made a picture frame out of foam snowmen (placed the face of the child in the face area, attached a stick and then closed the snowman with another foam...

Forum: Curriculum 12-15-2012, 10:07 AM

Replies: 19 What Do You Think Of This And Would You Change Anything Views: 6,601 Posted By dEHmom I hear bubblegum slurpees will be back at month... I hear bubblegum slurpees will be back at month end!!! I finished my course, with a 91% yay! Been busy, plus knitting/crocheting xmas gifts, and now starting my baking.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-15-2012, 09:35 AM

Replies: 66 Prayers for the Children.... Views: 9,115 Posted By dEHmom From what I got out the story, the majority of... From what I got out the story, the majority of the guns this guy used were registered to the mom. Why in the world does a Kindergarten teacher need those types of weapons? I also heard he shot...

Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas 11-19-2012, 09:40 AM

Replies: 12 Crock Pot Views: 3,896 Posted By dEHmom sweet and sour ribs or meatballs throw some ribs in the crockpot (stand them on their side for best results) mix: 1 cup ketchup 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup vinegar (I double this recipe) and then pour it over the ribs. cook...

Forum: Curriculum 11-19-2012, 09:37 AM

Replies: 12 Need Help Planning 2 Year Old Activity Views: 6,824 Posted By dEHmom Thanks Ladies! What I posted about was half of... Thanks Ladies! What I posted about was half of the assignment. I had already completed the first half. I ended up with 100% on that assignment :) Thanks so much for the ideas. The facilitator...

Forum: Curriculum 11-15-2012, 03:26 PM

Replies: 19 What Do You Think Of This And Would You Change Anything Views: 6,601 Posted By dEHmom I am currently doing an ECE course for... I am currently doing an ECE course for curriculum. One of the key points they stress for young children is how important free play is. They require a minimum of 45 minutes to decide what they want...

Forum: Curriculum 11-15-2012, 03:01 PM

Replies: 12 Need Help Planning 2 Year Old Activity Views: 6,824 Posted By dEHmom OMG! THANK YOU! I LOVE YOU! I already sent... OMG! THANK YOU! I LOVE YOU! I already sent the assignment to my instructor, but I just phoned her and told her ignore it, i'm redoing it! HAHAHA. She said no problem. It's just sometimes you...

Forum: Curriculum 11-15-2012, 10:43 AM

Replies: 12 Need Help Planning 2 Year Old Activity Views: 6,824 Posted By dEHmom yep I tried. I've found some good stuff, but not... yep I tried. I've found some good stuff, but not stuff I can really use for the activities. Maybe i'll just fail this assignment, I'm sitting at an A right now, so I can settle for less, I just like...

Forum: Curriculum 11-15-2012, 10:37 AM

Replies: 12 Need Help Planning 2 Year Old Activity Views: 6,824 Posted By dEHmom Thanks Michael, didn't help me though :S I'm... Thanks Michael, didn't help me though :S I'm more so stuck for music and art part of it. Any song ideas? craft ideas?

Forum: Curriculum 11-15-2012, 10:21 AM

Replies: 19 What Do You Think Of This And Would You Change Anything Views: 6,601 Posted By dEHmom Sorry, you may have explained this elsewhere, but... Sorry, you may have explained this elsewhere, but I have been MIA for a while on here (quite a while), so I am not "in" with what's going on on here anymore. Are you a home daycare? Are you...

Forum: Curriculum 11-15-2012, 09:35 AM

Replies: 19 What Do You Think Of This And Would You Change Anything Views: 6,601 Posted By dEHmom wow you have VERY long days!!! Me... wow you have VERY long days!!! Me personally, I have found breakfast is best at 730-8am. I found any earlier they weren't interested in eating, and any later they wouldn't eat lunch/snacks. ...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-15-2012, 09:18 AM

Replies: 34 No Hat, No Mittens...Sorry But You Are Going Outside Views: 5,267 Posted By dEHmom oh yeah I understand forgetting. But when I've... oh yeah I understand forgetting. But when I've sent out notices, and verbally reminded parents that I need all their outwear it's not something that should happen often.

Forum: Curriculum 11-15-2012, 09:05 AM

Replies: 12 Need Help Planning 2 Year Old Activity Views: 6,824 Posted By dEHmom 14 views and no one has any suggestions? I am... 14 views and no one has any suggestions? I am desperate for some help, and the only people I know who work with many infants/toddlers would be everyone here!

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-15-2012, 09:04 AM

Replies: 34 No Hat, No Mittens...Sorry But You Are Going Outside Views: 5,267 Posted By dEHmom I am aware of this, here in MB there is no such... I am aware of this, here in MB there is no such information on it, other than the fact that kids can overheat easily in a car without parents realizing it. I only know the safety aspect of it because...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-15-2012, 07:56 AM

Replies: 4 Need Some Ideas and Reassurance Views: 1,388 Posted By dEHmom Sorry, I don't have much to offer in terms of... Sorry, I don't have much to offer in terms of advice. The only thing I can think of is telling mom and dad together, that if this behaviour keeps up, they will lose their space. I understand your...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-15-2012, 07:49 AM

Replies: 34 No Hat, No Mittens...Sorry But You Are Going Outside Views: 5,267 Posted By dEHmom yeah. that day i gave her an earfull. i also... yeah. that day i gave her an earfull. i also told her that very day that if dcg doesn't stop screaming all day long, she's gettin the can. And that she needs to come in wearing a hat everyday...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-15-2012, 07:36 AM

Replies: 34 No Hat, No Mittens...Sorry But You Are Going Outside Views: 5,267 Posted By dEHmom I finally got everyones skipants, boots, mitts... I finally got everyones skipants, boots, mitts etc . They come with boots but no ski pants. or skipants with no mitts or boots. I had one dcg (1 yrs old) come in morning with no jacket, or just...

Forum: Curriculum 11-15-2012, 07:12 AM

Replies: 12 Need Help Planning 2 Year Old Activity Views: 6,824 Posted By dEHmom I've even gone through all my kids songs to try... I've even gone through all my kids songs to try find a good song with actions that may have to do with sizes or fitting things and i haven't found any.

Forum: Curriculum 11-15-2012, 05:58 AM

Replies: 12 Need Help Planning 2 Year Old Activity Views: 6,824 Posted By dEHmom Need Help Planning 2 Year Old Activity Hi All! I've missed you, and see that a lot has changed on here. I've been working really hard on my course, and have less than 2 weeks less to finish. But I am VERY stuck on one of the...

Forum: New Members - Welcome to the Daycare.com Forum! 09-04-2012, 09:26 AM

Replies: 4 Need Advice Views: 1,932 Posted By dEHmom Sorry to hear about this. I have dealt with it... Sorry to hear about this. I have dealt with it before. My best suggestion is to send a notice home with a little questionnaire asking how his temperament is at home. Whether he is held a lot,...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-03-2012, 12:42 PM

Replies: 6 Hi ALL! Views: 1,276 Posted By dEHmom oh BC that's going to be my life from September... oh BC that's going to be my life from September til June. I will be on here daily i'm sure come school time! Guess can't complain for 2 months of the year I have to "work" for my money. haha jk. ...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-03-2012, 12:23 PM

Replies: 6 Hi ALL! Views: 1,276 Posted By dEHmom pretty sure that once all these kids age into... pretty sure that once all these kids age into school aged, i'm done. I don't want school aged every again. 2 of the 3 SA'ers here are my own children. What have you been up to BC?

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 08-03-2012, 11:29 AM

Replies: 6 Hi ALL! Views: 1,276 Posted By dEHmom Hi ALL! Hey Everyone, I FINALLY have a chance to get on here! Looks like I missed a lot, once again, and feeling like I will NEVER catch up. How is everyones summer? Are you ready to get the school...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-11-2012, 07:27 AM

Replies: 32 Thoughts on Parents Walking in... Views: 4,907 Posted By dEHmom hmm, that's a tough one. It is your home and if... hmm, that's a tough one. It is your home and if you feel they should knock or inform you of early/late arrivals as they may be disturbing the other children by just walking in that's up to you. ...

Forum: New Members - Welcome to the Daycare.com Forum! 05-28-2012, 03:35 PM

Replies: 3 New to this Forum Views: 3,655 Posted By dEHmom Sorry this sounded wrong! My internet was acting... Sorry this sounded wrong! My internet was acting up and was doing weird things and ended up posting more than once too. I hope you can find all that you are looking for on the forum, and don't be...

Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas 05-28-2012, 07:39 AM

Replies: 10 Food Storage Containers Views: 7,002 Posted By dEHmom I have tossed all my containers and bought all of... I have tossed all my containers and bought all of the rubbermaid easy find lid type. You can get them in glass and plastic. They store nicely in the cupboard, they are thicker so they don't seem to...

Forum: New Members - Welcome to the Daycare.com Forum! 05-28-2012, 07:25 AM

Replies: 3 New to this Forum Views: 3,655 Posted By dEHmom Welcome to the forum. Hope you find what you... Welcome to the forum. Hope you find what you are looking for!

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-28-2012, 07:18 AM

Replies: 5 Placement of Play Equipment/Garden Views: 4,383 Posted By dEHmom have you seen those outdoor deck shaders??? I... have you seen those outdoor deck shaders??? I have no idea what they are called, but they are basically like this. Just slats of wood (i imagine lattuce would do the same thing) where it still...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-25-2012, 10:29 PM

Replies: 5 Placement of Play Equipment/Garden Views: 4,383 Posted By dEHmom I second the pp on the shade. It's nice if you... I second the pp on the shade. It's nice if you can place it near afternoon shade. As for the garden, it's a good idea to build it in a space that suits your growing needs. Some veggies like full...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-25-2012, 10:19 PM

Replies: 10 How Would You Address This With A Parent? Views: 3,098 Posted By dEHmom I was going to suggest exactly what Michael had... I was going to suggest exactly what Michael had suggested. However, i would also like to suggest allowing your son the opportunity first to express his feelings. Just gently say something like "...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-25-2012, 10:52 AM

Replies: 3 So Frustrated! Views: 2,480 Posted By dEHmom Hang in there, there are highs and lows for... Hang in there, there are highs and lows for filling the spaces. I used to take it personal when i'd do interviews and they didn't call back, or if they never showed for the interview. I started...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-25-2012, 10:17 AM

Replies: 9 How Do I Go About This? Views: 1,933 Posted By dEHmom I just had a teacher call me yesterday and asked... I just had a teacher call me yesterday and asked whether he'd still have to pay for summer hours. This was my response... You would be required to pay full price for the space and you could use...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-25-2012, 09:30 AM

Replies: 17 I Love This Forum! Views: 2,589 Posted By dEHmom I haven't been able to be on as much as i used... I haven't been able to be on as much as i used to, and I honestly go through withdrawal. And then feel sad that I missed so much and can't catch up when I do get on. Thankfully there are a few...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-25-2012, 08:13 AM

Replies: 22 Not Really DC Related, But Y'all Give Honest Answers... Views: 3,777 Posted By dEHmom I agree with blackcat. When my kids were... I agree with blackcat. When my kids were younger, we used to throw one huge family/friend party, and everyone came. For their kindergarten party, we did the same, and allowed a few friends from...

Forum: New Members - Welcome to the Daycare.com Forum! 05-25-2012, 07:46 AM

Replies: 8 Charging More For Infants Views: 2,170 Posted By dEHmom one other thing I should add, Is the normal start... one other thing I should add, Is the normal start age for children in daycare here is around 1 yo. So these "infants" are only infants for around a year. Occassionally we may get a 6 month old, or 9...

Forum: New Members - Welcome to the Daycare.com Forum! 05-25-2012, 07:19 AM

Replies: 8 Charging More For Infants Views: 2,170 Posted By dEHmom Welcome to the forum. You'll find lots of advice... Welcome to the forum. You'll find lots of advice and ideas on here. See this is one thing I disagree with. I find under 2 yrs of age is when they are easiest for the most part, because they...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-25-2012, 07:06 AM

Replies: 9 Do You Charge Less For School Agers? Views: 2,955 Posted By dEHmom I am licensed so in order to accept grants I have... I am licensed so in order to accept grants I have to follow the government set fees. For school aged children it goes like this.... 1 period (before OR after school) 5.85 (58.50 biweekly)...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-25-2012, 07:01 AM

Replies: 14 What Do You Consider FT/PT? Views: 2,875 Posted By dEHmom 4 hours per day. I don't bother with how many... 4 hours per day. I don't bother with how many hours per week. IF we have room for casual/drop in we charge based on hours (under 4 hours it's half the rate, once you hit 4 hours it's a full day. If I...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-24-2012, 12:46 PM

Replies: 2 Achondroplasia (dwarfism) Views: 1,913 Posted By dEHmom Yeah that's what I was thinking too. I just... Yeah that's what I was thinking too. I just think that with what I've learned about it, depending on the severity of it, there could be safety concerns for her. Like maybe I need to keep her...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-24-2012, 11:43 AM

Replies: 2 Achondroplasia (dwarfism) Views: 1,913 Posted By dEHmom Achondroplasia (dwarfism) Do any of you parents or providers have any experience with this? Would you think it would be wrong if I suspected a child had this, and asked the parents? I am fully suspecting this is the...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-24-2012, 08:09 AM

Replies: 17 Early Autism??? 15 Month Old DCB Views: 6,953 Posted By dEHmom Just wanted to say, after some research and... Just wanted to say, after some research and talking with some other people, I'm thinking the likely issue for this dcg is "Achondroplasia". I'm 99% positive she is a little person.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-22-2012, 01:40 PM

Replies: 17 Mental Health Hospital Near House Views: 5,174 Posted By dEHmom I do realize a lot of the story is just media... I do realize a lot of the story is just media buzz. I also know for a fact that they have to do DAILY blood testing to make sure medication is at the full dosage amount. This does help calm my...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-22-2012, 12:27 PM

Replies: 17 Mental Health Hospital Near House Views: 5,174 Posted By dEHmom No i spoke with the CEO at the hospital, she... No i spoke with the CEO at the hospital, she cannot even HINT at a timeframe he will be out, because it's patient confidentiality. The only thing she could offer was a free course they do helping...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-22-2012, 10:51 AM

Replies: 27 I Have Become My Worst Nightmare Views: 4,719 Posted By dEHmom Sorry you are feeling this way. I have gone... Sorry you are feeling this way. I have gone through the same. I would suggest looking into some "me" time. Do something you enjoy, be it napping, reading, baths, gardening etc. Take some time...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-22-2012, 10:41 AM

Replies: 17 Mental Health Hospital Near House Views: 5,174 Posted By dEHmom exactly! if you read the wiki one, it gives a... exactly! if you read the wiki one, it gives a lot more detail on what the crime was. one of my daycare kids' dad's is in jail. Stole a car, left it on a street and they found a body of an old...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-22-2012, 10:25 AM

Replies: 17 Mental Health Hospital Near House Views: 5,174 Posted By dEHmom just want to mention, that the city i live in you... just want to mention, that the city i live in you could walk to the other end in 20 mins. it's not that large of a city. the police department is right by the hospital, and everyone here is just...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-22-2012, 10:07 AM

Replies: 17 Mental Health Hospital Near House Views: 5,174 Posted By dEHmom thanks ladies. It just seems to me that he... thanks ladies. It just seems to me that he should be sent to jail if he is doing better. I don't care if you were off your meds and weren't mentally sane at the time. I don't care if you were on...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-22-2012, 09:34 AM

Replies: 17 Mental Health Hospital Near House Views: 5,174 Posted By dEHmom yeah we live on north end of town, but town isn't... yeah we live on north end of town, but town isn't that big, so not like there is much of a line drawn between here or there lol. starting one street up from us, is where there is almost an entire...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-22-2012, 09:18 AM

Replies: 17 Mental Health Hospital Near House Views: 5,174 Posted By dEHmom Mental Health Hospital Near House I don't know if any of you would recognize the name "Vince Li". 4 yrs ago he beheaded a guy on a bus and it was because he was off his meds. He's been in the mental hospital, literally a 5 min walk...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-22-2012, 08:28 AM

Replies: 17 Black Cat! Thought Of You When I Heard This Views: 3,372 Posted By dEHmom my dh loves the fresh linen scents and also the... my dh loves the fresh linen scents and also the pine ones (christmas time candle). I can live with those. Although I find when you catch any pine smell from the wrong angle it reminds me of cat...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-22-2012, 07:16 AM

Replies: 12 DCB Came With A Huge Wart! Views: 4,097 Posted By dEHmom Ok, I am sorry to butt in on this, but I have a... Ok, I am sorry to butt in on this, but I have a question. My 6yo ds did something to his foot a few months ago. It looked like a little bruise or mark on the top of his foot. After a while it got...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-17-2012, 07:49 AM

Replies: 5 Hacking Cough Views: 1,703 Posted By dEHmom It just seems like it's going on forever. I have... It just seems like it's going on forever. I have a feeling because it is so dry outside, that it is causing it to be worse for the kiddos (dust irritating it)

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-17-2012, 06:19 AM

Replies: 5 Hacking Cough Views: 1,703 Posted By dEHmom I don't know if the Dr's are seeing the kids at... I don't know if the Dr's are seeing the kids at the wrong time so they aren't finding the cause, if they are getting RE-infected/sick again and again, or if it's the same thing that just settles down...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-17-2012, 06:01 AM

Replies: 5 Hacking Cough Views: 1,703 Posted By dEHmom Hacking Cough It seems everyone here including dcks has been sick for 2 months. They are hacking up a lung one week, fine the next, after running around they start hacking again. Not much for runny noses but there...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-17-2012, 05:42 AM

Replies: 18 I Finally Did It!! Views: 3,047 Posted By dEHmom Glad to hear that things are going well! I... Glad to hear that things are going well! I wish Nanny would do a Canadian tour! For the most part the kids here are great, but they all have that one little irritating thing they do, and all...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-16-2012, 07:38 AM

Replies: 14 Thoughts On Perks For Kids And Parents Alike Views: 3,345 Posted By dEHmom I think it sounds like a great idea to do a trial... I think it sounds like a great idea to do a trial of it. I would suggest making it perfectly clear that you need X days notice to use it at no charge, otherwise parents will be telling you last...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-15-2012, 03:47 PM

Replies: 11 Sandals? Flip Flops? Views: 5,557 Posted By dEHmom I actually sent a request out FOR sandals to stay... I actually sent a request out FOR sandals to stay at daycare, but they have to be the velco style ones with 3 straps to be adjusted, AND a pair of outdoor shoes, which will alternate when needed with...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-15-2012, 06:16 AM

Replies: 10 How Do You Handle The First No Call No Show? Views: 3,659 Posted By dEHmom Just a tip, if you are adding the policy of no... Just a tip, if you are adding the policy of no call/no show and say you will waive the fee if there is a valid reason ie. emergency, they will pull the emergency card everytime. I have a no call...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-15-2012, 06:11 AM

Replies: 12 Isn't This A Form Of Child Abuse? Views: 2,689 Posted By dEHmom I had this suggested a lot because my youngest ds... I had this suggested a lot because my youngest ds would throw major screaming/kicking tantrums. Older generations would tell me to throw ice cold water on their face. It distracts them and they...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-15-2012, 06:05 AM

Replies: 9 In Need Of New Nap Routine Views: 2,449 Posted By dEHmom my kids start lunch at 11:15-:11:30 (depends how... my kids start lunch at 11:15-:11:30 (depends how long it takes to get everything served up). They are usually dozing off during lunch time, which makes it sometimes take until 12:15 to eat. I...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-12-2012, 06:24 AM

Replies: 4 What Would You Do? Re: Spaces/Money Views: 1,645 Posted By dEHmom Thank you Meyou! That is what I have decided... Thank you Meyou! That is what I have decided to do. I found 2 families that have perfect timing, they are coming for interviews, so I hope it goes well and they place deposits! It would be...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-11-2012, 07:03 PM

Replies: 7 New Puppy...and DCG is Terrified! Views: 2,431 Posted By dEHmom He was very difficult. He had been through many... He was very difficult. He had been through many rounds of obedience etc. Was an awesome dog when it was just us, but he constantly escaped (and we had pound bills to pay, and each time they double!)....

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-11-2012, 03:10 PM

Replies: 8 Omg.... Views: 1,619 Posted By dEHmom I have gone outside and driven down the block on... I have gone outside and driven down the block on my way to the store and realized THANKFULLY before I got there that I was still in my big fluffy slippers!

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-11-2012, 12:47 PM

Replies: 7 New Puppy...and DCG is Terrified! Views: 2,431 Posted By dEHmom I had a golden for almost 3 yrs, gave him away in... I had a golden for almost 3 yrs, gave him away in December :( I do miss him, but my life is peaceful without him. They are ALOT of work.

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