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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-18-2019, 03:47 PM

Replies: 13 Closing Daycare Views: 1,416 Posted By sharlan I gave almost 2 months when I closed down last... I gave almost 2 months when I closed down last year. All 3 families waited until the last minute to find new care

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-12-2019, 09:51 AM

Replies: 2 Kidkare Actual Phone Number Views: 1,405 Posted By sharlan Oh, I forgot the best email this morning. I... Oh, I forgot the best email this morning. I see where you've been paying. Do you want to cancel this subscription?

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-12-2019, 09:49 AM

Replies: 2 Kidkare Actual Phone Number Views: 1,405 Posted By sharlan Kidkare Actual Phone Number Yes, they actually do have a phone number. You can talk to a real, live, breathing person. 1(972)671-5211 I closed in April and can no longer access my account because I don't belong to a food...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-12-2019, 09:19 AM

Replies: 2 Kidkare Views: 883 Posted By sharlan Minute Menu Systems phone number 1 (972)... Minute Menu Systems phone number 1 (972) 671-5211

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 09-11-2019, 11:34 AM

Replies: 2 Kidkare Views: 883 Posted By sharlan Kidkare Does anyone have an actual phone number to reach a live person? I closed in April but can no longer access my account. I have still been paying the monthly fee.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-28-2019, 07:27 PM

Replies: 5 Question on Unvaccinated Views: 1,796 Posted By sharlan In CA you cannot take the child without... In CA you cannot take the child without immunizations.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 06-27-2019, 07:23 AM

Replies: 6,246 Sticky: Venting Thread Views: 808,454 Posted By sharlan I hear you. I knew with my mom's estate I could... I hear you. I knew with my mom's estate I could retire and we could breathe a little easier. Oh, no. My husband's truck has been in the shop several times and he keeps whining about needing new...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-30-2019, 08:55 PM

Replies: 14 Demanding Email From Ex-DD Views: 1,893 Posted By sharlan Personally, I would not respond. I would ignore... Personally, I would not respond. I would ignore his request.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 05-23-2019, 05:13 PM

Replies: 32 Honestly Parents Drive Me Nuts Views: 3,317 Posted By sharlan Yep, one reason I'm out of this business. Yep, one reason I'm out of this business.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-27-2019, 08:10 AM

Replies: 9 She's Taking It All!! Views: 1,536 Posted By sharlan Jealous. I've tried to give away a lot, no one... Jealous. I've tried to give away a lot, no one wants it. I've donated 10 file boxes of books, 2 file boxes of paints, file box of coloring books, 2 cases of paper, 2 file boxes of stickers, large...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-25-2019, 09:03 AM

Replies: 10 Need Your Opinions Views: 1,466 Posted By sharlan I had my daycare in a 1,000 ft home for 20 years.... I had my daycare in a 1,000 ft home for 20 years. Every square inch was utilized.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-24-2019, 08:13 AM

Replies: 12 New Here...Looking For Some Advice. (Sorry, Long) Views: 1,921 Posted By sharlan Take my opinion for what it is, my opinion. ... Take my opinion for what it is, my opinion. You are allowing them to walk all over you. Relatives follow the same rules as everyone else. Your daycare is a legitimate business, treat it as...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-12-2019, 01:40 PM

Replies: 32 If I Hear He Won't Let Me One More Time Views: 2,670 Posted By sharlan Understand. I told dcm that she needed to... Understand. I told dcm that she needed to practice saying the word no the other day.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-12-2019, 10:07 AM

Replies: 30 Gather Round Y'all - It's Story Time... Views: 2,970 Posted By sharlan I think you dodged a lot of mental exhaustion... I think you dodged a lot of mental exhaustion with that one.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-11-2019, 01:16 PM

Replies: 30 Gather Round Y'all - It's Story Time... Views: 2,970 Posted By sharlan Nope, Nope, Nope! There is no way I would be... Nope, Nope, Nope! There is no way I would be responsible for a 7 yo child being picked up and dropped off by a cab. I see too many possible scenarios there. Like BC says, i would have taken...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 04-04-2019, 09:02 AM

Replies: 17 Doing Anything Special for Easter? Views: 1,679 Posted By sharlan I'm not doing anything. I am in shut down mode. I'm not doing anything. I am in shut down mode.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-28-2019, 07:02 AM

Replies: 27 I Took This from a Child on Arrival Views: 2,759 Posted By sharlan Another thing I never did until coming here. Another thing I never did until coming here.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-27-2019, 08:37 PM

Replies: 43 Going to Court Question Please Help Views: 3,987 Posted By sharlan I am sorry you are going through this. I am sorry you are going through this.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-22-2019, 08:10 PM

Replies: 6,246 Sticky: Venting Thread Views: 808,454 Posted By sharlan Red lights are a suggestion here. People treat... Red lights are a suggestion here. People treat them like stop signs When my dd and I were walking every night we were nearly hit so many times by drivers not paying attention.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-22-2019, 03:22 PM

Replies: 6,246 Sticky: Venting Thread Views: 808,454 Posted By sharlan New toy called Butt Heads - they have butts for... New toy called Butt Heads - they have butts for heads.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-21-2019, 08:11 AM

Replies: 21 Another Benadryl Death at Home Day Care Views: 2,818 Posted By sharlan Changed my post Changed my post

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-18-2019, 05:24 PM

Replies: 43 Going to Court Question Please Help Views: 3,987 Posted By sharlan I dealt with similar issue last year. Mom wanted... I dealt with similar issue last year. Mom wanted me to serve a restraining order and divorce papers. I told her absolutely not. She pulled the next day. Dad retaliated, asked me to testify on his...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-18-2019, 05:19 PM

Replies: 43 Going to Court Question Please Help Views: 3,987 Posted By sharlan No subpoena = no court appearance No subpoena = no court appearance

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-13-2019, 03:37 PM

Replies: 45 Socks and Shoes Views: 5,239 Posted By sharlan I'm with you. I hate shoes and only wear when... I'm with you. I hate shoes and only wear when necessary. I've never made my kids/daycare kids wear shoes and socks unless we were going somewhere. I don't recall any stubbed toes, splinters, bee...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-13-2019, 11:30 AM

Replies: 45 Socks and Shoes Views: 5,239 Posted By sharlan If that's your policy, then she needs to follow... If that's your policy, then she needs to follow it. My kids are almost always barefoot. My little guy comes in carrying his shoes. He takes dcg's shoes and socks off asap. I put them back on...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-12-2019, 04:28 PM

Replies: 10 "Bad" Words Views: 1,398 Posted By sharlan It's amazing how a child can barely say one word... It's amazing how a child can barely say one word at daycare but can talk in full paragraphs with proper punctuation at home.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-08-2019, 05:36 PM

Replies: 14 Am I Horrible Grandma Views: 1,616 Posted By sharlan My oldest dd was a young mom, 18 1/2. I charged... My oldest dd was a young mom, 18 1/2. I charged her full rates for daycare. Her and her bf (now dh) were responsible for all related expenses - diapers, formula, food, clothes. Granddaughter took...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-07-2019, 07:06 PM

Replies: 14 Am I Horrible Grandma Views: 1,616 Posted By sharlan Oh, boy, do I understand. I've been watching my... Oh, boy, do I understand. I've been watching my grandkids since the eldest was born 23 years ago. I didn't have any younger kids. Is there anyone who could watch the baby part of the time so...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 03-04-2019, 06:03 AM

Replies: 6,246 Sticky: Venting Thread Views: 808,454 Posted By sharlan Is it bad that after not being around kids for 4... Is it bad that after not being around kids for 4 days, I dont want to get up today?

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-20-2019, 12:22 PM

Replies: 10 Universal Daycare? Views: 1,491 Posted By sharlan Before long parents sole responsibility will be... Before long parents sole responsibility will be to breed. Drop the kids off at daycare in the morning, pick them up at night and put them to bed.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-14-2019, 07:56 AM

Replies: 6,246 Sticky: Venting Thread Views: 808,454 Posted By sharlan Saying "NO" won't harm your child. If you... Saying "NO" won't harm your child. If you can't control a 2/3 year old, how in the world are you going to control a 14/15/16 year old? Learn now.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-04-2019, 08:52 AM

Replies: 10 Severe or Continual Disruptive Behavior in School Is A Crime Views: 2,229 Posted By sharlan Yep, common excuse for poor behavior. The child... Yep, common excuse for poor behavior. The child being bullied has to show empathy and suck it up.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 02-01-2019, 05:57 AM

Replies: 4 Wooo We've Been Spammed Views: 1,069 Posted By sharlan I didn't see anything. I didn't see anything.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-26-2019, 07:05 AM

Replies: 12 3 yo and Her Megaphone Voice Views: 2,897 Posted By sharlan Good luck. I still have to tell my 23 yo... Good luck. I still have to tell my 23 yo granddaughter to lower her voice. Her bf is just as loud.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-18-2019, 07:40 AM

Replies: 6,246 Sticky: Venting Thread Views: 808,454 Posted By sharlan I hear "You're the only one she'll listen to. ... I hear "You're the only one she'll listen to. She won't listen to anybody else" on a weekly basis. I just shake my head and walk away.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-15-2019, 02:24 PM

Replies: 15 Dirty Boots Walking Through My House Views: 1,402 Posted By sharlan It sounds like a power play to me - you can't... It sounds like a power play to me - you can't tell me what to do.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-11-2019, 04:18 PM

Replies: 6 DCB Won't Eat Unless Prompted Views: 1,219 Posted By sharlan I was having a similar issue with dcg, 3, when we... I was having a similar issue with dcg, 3, when we go to restaurants. She would just stare at her plate. Eventually she would point at the food but not trying to eat it. I asked her mom about it...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-10-2019, 11:58 AM

Replies: 17 Other Ways to Accept Payment? Views: 3,169 Posted By sharlan I use Zelle. I use Zelle.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-03-2019, 07:38 AM

Replies: 5 Have You Ever Counted Your Daycare Steps? Views: 1,413 Posted By sharlan Steps don't register when you're pushing a... Steps don't register when you're pushing a stroller either. A neighbor and I walk in the mornings for about an hour. I get about 600 steps.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-02-2019, 02:32 PM

Replies: 5 Have You Ever Counted Your Daycare Steps? Views: 1,413 Posted By sharlan I definitely get a lot more steps in when the... I definitely get a lot more steps in when the kids are here. It's 2:30 and I have 11,863 steps. I don't think I hit that combined the last 4 days.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 01-02-2019, 08:06 AM

Replies: 26 Toothbrush Holder Views: 7,159 Posted By sharlan Just curious, why do you brush teeth at daycare? ... Just curious, why do you brush teeth at daycare? Shouldn't that be parents responsibility?

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-30-2018, 01:48 PM

Replies: 8 Carrying Defensive Tools on Walks? Views: 1,247 Posted By sharlan Scary. I can understand. Dog may be man's best... Scary. I can understand. Dog may be man's best friend but I'm not comfortable around them. I would have freaked out. The HOA board needs to be notified. My dd and I walk at night and we...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-21-2018, 03:57 PM

Replies: 6,246 Sticky: Venting Thread Views: 808,454 Posted By sharlan Some people just don't think. I do not... Some people just don't think. I do not allow any balloons on my property. One of my former dcfs neighbor's young daughter choked to death on a balloon while sitting on the couch between her...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-21-2018, 01:31 PM

Replies: 41 The Annual Christmas Gift Thread 2018 Views: 2,546 Posted By sharlan Family #1 - nothing Family #2 - nothing ... Family #1 - nothing Family #2 - nothing Family #3 - $50 Chili's gift card, 2 fuzzy blankets, candle Family #3, I've had for 6 years. Mom has never even said Merry Christmas or Happy...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-21-2018, 07:55 AM

Replies: 18 Have You Worked While Sick? Views: 1,503 Posted By sharlan I've only taken 3 days off for illness in 35... I've only taken 3 days off for illness in 35 years. Once dcm came in and found me passed out on bathroom floor - flu. Once my whole family went to dcg brother's bd and came down with a horrible flu...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-20-2018, 07:20 PM

Replies: 26 Breastfeeding/Don't Slam Me lol Views: 2,072 Posted By sharlan I think it's a comfort thing. I think it's a comfort thing.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-15-2018, 06:52 PM

Replies: 38 Daycare.com Product Research Panel - DAB Views: 3,355 Posted By sharlan I would be interested in other panels you have... I would be interested in other panels you have access to.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-13-2018, 04:19 PM

Replies: 13 The Baby Fell Views: 2,148 Posted By sharlan Not baby, but my almost 3 yo rolled out of the... Not baby, but my almost 3 yo rolled out of the stroller face first on Monday. The whole left side of his face has road rash from the sidewalk. No he was not strapped in.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-12-2018, 08:45 AM

Replies: 21 Infant Won’t Drink Breastmilk Views: 1,995 Posted By sharlan I would have done the same as you. If the baby... I would have done the same as you. If the baby wouldn't take the bm, I would have offered formula.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-11-2018, 11:17 AM

Replies: 49 What Are Your Kids Making for Parent Gifts? Views: 3,203 Posted By sharlan Nothing. Last week we made salt dough... Nothing. Last week we made salt dough ornaments. One was a green tree with fingerprint lights. The other was a green tree covered in green glitter. Parent #1 - oh these are cute. Parent #2...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-10-2018, 07:49 PM

Replies: 38 Daycare.com Product Research Panel - DAB Views: 3,355 Posted By sharlan I'm not sure if I'm supposed to receive one or... I'm not sure if I'm supposed to receive one or not, but I didn't.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-06-2018, 06:19 PM

Replies: 6,246 Sticky: Venting Thread Views: 808,454 Posted By sharlan Not my favorite chore. I have 32 windows. Only... Not my favorite chore. I have 32 windows. Only 12 of which are downstairs.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-06-2018, 07:57 AM

Replies: 8 I Swear Why are People Loud Views: 1,303 Posted By sharlan I have that family! My daughter and her family... I have that family! My daughter and her family cannot get up and walk to another room to talk to each other. They have to yell through walls. I can't tell you how I get up at night and yell at...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-05-2018, 11:24 AM

Replies: 16 Salt Dough Ornaments Views: 1,908 Posted By sharlan I tried making the hand shaped bowls with that. ... I tried making the hand shaped bowls with that. Epic fail. I am not a crafter. I never did crafts with the kids until a couple of years ago.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-05-2018, 09:53 AM

Replies: 16 Salt Dough Ornaments Views: 1,908 Posted By sharlan Well, wish me luck. I've got them in the oven on... Well, wish me luck. I've got them in the oven on low. I hope they turn out for the kids.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-05-2018, 08:19 AM

Replies: 16 Salt Dough Ornaments Views: 1,908 Posted By sharlan Salt Dough Ornaments I've made them once and they crumbled. Has anyone had success and what were your tricks?

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-04-2018, 03:29 PM

Replies: 8 Another Reason to Not Serve Juice... Views: 2,085 Posted By sharlan There is no way possible to "accidently" think... There is no way possible to "accidently" think Pine-sol is apple juice. Pine-sol is very fragrant (odorous?) You smell it as soon as you open the bottle. I say it was intentional.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 12-03-2018, 09:37 AM

Replies: 17 Carbon Monoxide Views: 1,344 Posted By sharlan Very scary. I'm glad you're all ok. My... Very scary. I'm glad you're all ok. My uncle died from carbon monoxide in a camper. I never used our heater at night in our trailers, too afraid to.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-30-2018, 04:33 PM

Replies: 30 Immediate Termination Stories Views: 4,159 Posted By sharlan I had a little guy who was supposed to take a... I had a little guy who was supposed to take a bottle. I tried 4 different bottles and he wouldn't take a single one. He SCREAMED for hours before I called for pick up. He screamed for dad until...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-29-2018, 07:43 AM

Replies: 30 Immediate Termination Stories Views: 4,159 Posted By sharlan My most memorable - my dd (11) accidently got a... My most memorable - my dd (11) accidently got a couple drops of water on dcb's (12) jacket. He slapped her really hard across the face. She still had a handprint when the parents got there. Bye,...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-28-2018, 08:02 PM

Replies: 3 Trike Helmets Views: 1,041 Posted By sharlan I do not require helmets for trikes. Mine ride... I do not require helmets for trikes. Mine ride them in the house.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-26-2018, 12:43 PM

Replies: 2,152 Sticky: The Positive Thread - What Happened That was GOOD Today? Views: 391,948 Posted By sharlan I just washed the very last of the Thanksgiving... I just washed the very last of the Thanksgiving dishes. Most got washed Thursday night. I left for Mom's early Friday and got home last yesterday afternoon. I just went out back to water and...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-26-2018, 12:40 PM

Replies: 8 Swinging Monkies Views: 1,123 Posted By sharlan Why would a parent not check before sending it? Why would a parent not check before sending it?

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-26-2018, 11:51 AM

Replies: 8 Swinging Monkies Views: 1,123 Posted By sharlan Neither one if these two could ever be classified... Neither one if these two could ever be classified as a sloth.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-26-2018, 11:16 AM

Replies: 8 Swinging Monkies Views: 1,123 Posted By sharlan Nap time! Nap time!

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-26-2018, 10:58 AM

Replies: 2,152 Sticky: The Positive Thread - What Happened That was GOOD Today? Views: 391,948 Posted By sharlan I love Aleene's. I used to watch her crafting... I love Aleene's. I used to watch her crafting show on tv.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-26-2018, 09:56 AM

Replies: 8 Swinging Monkies Views: 1,123 Posted By sharlan Swinging Monkies Anyone want two? I think all rules went out the door with Thanksgiving. So far furniture diving, running in circles screeching, crashing trikes into each other, and now - crawling under the...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-19-2018, 09:51 AM

Replies: 3 Omg Views: 1,146 Posted By sharlan Daughter - mother of said 11 yo - is upstairs... Daughter - mother of said 11 yo - is upstairs scrapbooking. They are crawling, growling, and sniffing the floor now. They think they're dinosaurs!

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-19-2018, 09:29 AM

Replies: 3 Omg Views: 1,146 Posted By sharlan Omg My 11 yo grandson is off school this week. It's 9:30 and I'm ready to send him to the moon. He brought his bucket of little die cast (metal) planes, boats, cars, etc. My 2 littles have them...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-19-2018, 07:32 AM

Replies: 12 It's Gonna Be One of Those Days Views: 1,519 Posted By sharlan I hope you're both ok. Not a good way to... I hope you're both ok. Not a good way to start the day.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-14-2018, 04:08 PM

Replies: 22 Do You Give Discounts for Siblings? Views: 2,056 Posted By sharlan Yes, I did back in the day when I was just a stay... Yes, I did back in the day when I was just a stay at home mom trying to make some extra money. I finally wised up and stopped. I don't normally have siblings.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-14-2018, 10:49 AM

Replies: 12 One Week On, One Week Off Views: 2,241 Posted By sharlan I did every other week for one summer a few years... I did every other week for one summer a few years ago. It was hard, the child never settled. I was glad when it ended. The dcm paid her week and I lost income on the other. I only did it for some...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-09-2018, 04:53 PM

Replies: 38 Daycare.com Product Research Panel - DAB Views: 3,355 Posted By sharlan I'd love to try it out. I'd love to try it out.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-05-2018, 03:16 PM

Replies: 18 Parent Using Vacation Day for My Paid Holiday? Views: 1,852 Posted By sharlan I'm not sure why it would matter. If they... I'm not sure why it would matter. If they are allowed to take a day off without paying, why would it matter what day they chose? Either way they get a free day that they dont pay for.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-05-2018, 11:04 AM

Replies: 1,218 Sticky: The FUNNY Thread - What Made You Laugh Today? Views: 284,974 Posted By sharlan Dcg and dcb came running out of the playroom,... Dcg and dcb came running out of the playroom, screaming "dinosaurs, come momma". They were both in a panic. I thought maybe they heard a truck going down the back street. No, it was my...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 11-01-2018, 09:17 AM

Replies: 7 I Have A Family Taking Me Seriously! Views: 1,251 Posted By sharlan Shocking, isn't it? I have one family that... Shocking, isn't it? I have one family that follows every rule to the t. The other one breaks every rule.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-31-2018, 08:43 AM

Replies: 4 Kind of Feeling Guilty Views: 1,050 Posted By sharlan Never feel guilty for spending time with your... Never feel guilty for spending time with your children. They sacrifice a lot for your daycare.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-26-2018, 11:46 AM

Replies: 17 What's for Lunch? Views: 1,310 Posted By sharlan One left early, yeah! We had pb&j, string... One left early, yeah! We had pb&j, string cheese, carrots, and applesauce.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-26-2018, 10:52 AM

Replies: 16 Parent Brought Toddler in Underwear Views: 2,781 Posted By sharlan I just had the opposite. Dcg was in panties for... I just had the opposite. Dcg was in panties for 5 weeks at daycare. Usually one accident on Mondays. Hmmm, wonder why? Shes now back in pull-ups and hasn't used the potty in weeks. ...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-26-2018, 10:17 AM

Replies: 17 What's for Lunch? Views: 1,310 Posted By sharlan I have zero ideas for lunch. My two don't eat... I have zero ideas for lunch. My two don't eat anything.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-26-2018, 08:10 AM

Replies: 10 How Do Parents Do It? Views: 1,447 Posted By sharlan I must appreciate the parents who have trusted us... I must appreciate the parents who have trusted us enough to care for their children. Without them, we wouldn't be in business.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-26-2018, 08:01 AM

Replies: 10 How Do Parents Do It? Views: 1,447 Posted By sharlan To be perfectly honest, I dont know. I know... To be perfectly honest, I dont know. I know I did for 3 years before I nearly had a nervous breakdown. I worried about my kids at work and worried about work at home. I was too trusting and my...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-25-2018, 07:08 PM

Replies: 27 Bathroom for Enrolled Kids Only Views: 1,960 Posted By sharlan Yes and yes. Yes and yes.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-25-2018, 03:54 PM

Replies: 5 Need to Remind Myself 'Not My Monkey, Not My Circus' Views: 1,508 Posted By sharlan Sounds like dcd doesn't follow his own advice. Sounds like dcd doesn't follow his own advice.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-25-2018, 12:46 PM

Replies: 31 DCD Followed Me to My Bedroom Views: 2,484 Posted By sharlan Personally, it wouldn't have bothered me. But... Personally, it wouldn't have bothered me. But that's just me. He probably didnt even think twice about what he was doing. To him he was just following you to get his child.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-23-2018, 02:52 PM

Replies: 22 Finding That Spark Again?? Views: 2,363 Posted By sharlan I understand. I'm 64, been doing this 34... I understand. I'm 64, been doing this 34 straight. I've taken few days off and fewer vacations. I was done last May. I lost 3 kids in one week. I wanted to quit. Unfortunately, I still need...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-17-2018, 01:37 PM

Replies: 6,246 Sticky: Venting Thread Views: 808,454 Posted By sharlan 30 minute naps today! 30 minute naps today!

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-17-2018, 12:15 PM

Replies: 6,246 Sticky: Venting Thread Views: 808,454 Posted By sharlan House next door sold a month ago. No one has... House next door sold a month ago. No one has moved in yet. Friday, they ripped out the carpet and chiseled out the floor tiles. Of course they have the two windows across from my play/nap room...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-17-2018, 11:59 AM

Replies: 13 Front Door Views: 1,469 Posted By sharlan Mine are taught from day 1 that only adults are... Mine are taught from day 1 that only adults are allowed to touch the door knob.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-11-2018, 03:02 PM

Replies: 2,152 Sticky: The Positive Thread - What Happened That was GOOD Today? Views: 391,948 Posted By sharlan Couldn't walk, sit, or stand without excruciating... Couldn't walk, sit, or stand without excruciating pain this morning. I couldn't even tie my shoes. I snuck out during naptime and saw a new chiropractor. I love this man. I can, walk, sit,...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-11-2018, 02:57 PM

Replies: 7 Potty Training Views: 1,209 Posted By sharlan I've got one that I had in panties for 5 weeks. ... I've got one that I had in panties for 5 weeks. She went on her own, asking for help to pull up her panties. Due to mom's laziness, shes back in pull-ups not even using the potty. I dont...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-11-2018, 10:02 AM

Replies: 6,246 Sticky: Venting Thread Views: 808,454 Posted By sharlan I will scream if I hear "mom" one more time! ... I will scream if I hear "mom" one more time! Dcg tattles every. single. time. dcb breathes. She is relentless today.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-10-2018, 02:11 PM

Replies: 17 How Much of Your Home Is Used for Daycare? Views: 1,937 Posted By sharlan Everyone is so different. You have to do what... Everyone is so different. You have to do what works for you. My dcks have always had free reign of my house. The upstairs is off limits and blocked by a gate. Formal dining room is the...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-09-2018, 11:16 AM

Replies: 15 Unsolicited Advice Views: 1,738 Posted By sharlan If he's showing up on Monday with a diaper rash... If he's showing up on Monday with a diaper rash it's more they're not changing often enough rather than the diaper cream. I doubt I would say anything.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-08-2018, 04:11 PM

Replies: 6,246 Sticky: Venting Thread Views: 808,454 Posted By sharlan No, dcg this morning. Text dcm, dcd's bringing... No, dcg this morning. Text dcm, dcd's bringing her at 11. I text dcd and tell him I only have A today so I'm out running errands. I was actually going to doctors' appts. Please let me know when...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-05-2018, 02:21 PM

Replies: 7 Frustrated Views: 1,657 Posted By sharlan Well, she's been in pull-ups since Monday... Well, she's been in pull-ups since Monday afternoon. She's not gone in the potty chair once since Monday. If I ask her if she needs to go potty, she tells me no. This from a child who wore...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-02-2018, 07:49 AM

Replies: 17 Sun and Silence for Naptime? Views: 1,659 Posted By sharlan My kids sleep in a fairly dark room and I play a... My kids sleep in a fairly dark room and I play a soft music CD for them. They do sleep better since I started the cd. Both are co-sleepers at home and are very light sleepers.

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-01-2018, 05:45 PM

Replies: 7 Frustrated Views: 1,657 Posted By sharlan Just talked to dcm. I asked if she's wearing... Just talked to dcm. I asked if she's wearing panties at home. Noooooooo, but she is going to the potty. I told her to bring me pull-ups because she's peed on my carpet, fireplace hearth, and my...

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-01-2018, 02:24 PM

Replies: 6,246 Sticky: Venting Thread Views: 808,454 Posted By sharlan Is it Friday yet? Is it Friday yet?

Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 10-01-2018, 11:10 AM

Replies: 7 Frustrated Views: 1,657 Posted By sharlan Frustrated Dcm brought me pull-ups about 6 weeks ago. I used them for one week and I've had dcg in panties ever since. I use the pull-ups for nap and when she goes home. I put panties on the minute she gets...

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