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![]() Does your son participate in any extra-curriculars? Sports? Band? That is an excellent way of meeting like minded friends. Hugs, I think we all worry about our kids and fitting in. |
Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
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![]() Honestly, if it was suspected, you should have told her about the issue. I am no longer a daycare provider, rather a special education teacher. I don't know your child, and would never make random... |
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![]() I would say no. In my opinion, molestation is, like rape, about power and control, not sex. I |
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![]() With all due respect... How can you determine if the article is correct without reading the bill? Again, this bill has nothing to do with ADULT sexuality or gender. This is only a bill about... |
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![]() Please, please read the bill before you post. The reason that the "exclusion" was denied is because the Bill has nothing to do with pedophilia. The bill has nothing to do with Adults! The Bill is... |
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![]() It's not long...about 7 pages, but the wording is quite specific. ONLY gender and homosexuality is discussed. |
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![]() Super important to consider your source...In this case, rethinksociety.com is pretty biased. So...I went and read the legislation. I thought it was really odd that if such wording was present that... |
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![]() LOL...My sister is gay. She and her partner have two children, 17 and 15. Both of the kids when to stellar private schools (oddly enough, Catholic High School) and no one cared that they have two... |
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![]() In the Bible, we read “Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle but also to the cruel.” (1 Peter 2:18). Now, none of us (at least I hope) think... |
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![]() So, what about non-Christian people? Do you discount the legitimacy of their marriage and/or religion? (Not snarky, seriously asking...) |
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![]() Thank you Blackcat, please know that the "you" was not you in particular, the greater "you." LOL. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() I have a question... If we are saying that marriage is a religious term that should only apply to a heterosexual relationships, does that then mean that those who get married in a courthouse, who... |
Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas
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![]() Hmmm...I'm going to try this! I'll let you know how they go over! |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() I am 1.5 years post daycare!!! I was a provider for 10 years and while there was much of it I loved, there was a lot that drove me nuts. My whole family is SO much happier. I am working in... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() First, Hugs! Second, yes. I went through a divorce while doing daycare. I didn't loose any families... Funny story...DCM came in and said: "Did your husband change hours at work? I'm not... |
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![]() Honestly, I can't help but wonder if the OP was totally upfront with the parents or if she minimized the situation. It is hard to imagine a parent being OK with 30 minutes, but I can imagine a... |
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![]() This is the most sensible thing that I have heard on the gun control debate. I appreciate that this guy, one of the strongest backers of the NRA, has the common sense to say, "hey, maybe we should... |
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![]() Are you wanting the change so that you can make her a "drop-in" and then tell her that you don't have space once you find a replacement? If that is the situation, I would just tell her that you... |
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![]() Is your long-term goal to work in a preschool setting? Don't you already have a BA in seminary? LOL, I'm asking a lot of questions, mainly because I am finishing up my M.A.T., so I find others'... |
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![]() Dave, can I ask where you are taking your classes? I thought I remember you saying that you were working towards a teaching degree. Is that correct? Since you said early childhood, I am thinking... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() So, not that anyone asked, but this conversation brought it to mind. Our school social worker suggested that all of the staff read the, "No: Why Kids--of All Ages--Need to Hear It and Ways Parents... |
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![]() Michael, It is a very nice article. There are some issues with validity and reliablity however; most notable the variations of voting among the sample. In the first poll, 77 members voted, then... |
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![]() I don't really have any advice, but I just wanted to say that you have nothing to be ashamed of! Your landlord is a butt, but thats on her not you! Hugs! |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() The president of our daycare association has TWO for corporal punishment. I have NO idea how that works. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() I was a provider for 10 years. During that time I went back to college and finished my Community Psychology degree and went on to close my daycare for a job in an urban Jr. High working with at risk... |
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![]() Hey, look at that. Here is a topic we totally agree on!!!! |
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![]() Logan, I say this with a mother's heart. You are sounding really immature right now. You were in the wrong, being a man means owning up to your mistakes. Time to grow up kiddo. At 15, I would... |
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![]() LOVE!!!! I work in a Title 1 school; 80% of our kids live below the poverty level. The only hope we have of ever getting these kids a better way of life is to make sure that they are educated! |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() * I know that you didn't direct it towards me. I just think that when we say we are raising someones child, we are really overstating our role. I also think that there is alot we end up knowing... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() LOL! Just because someone finds something offensive, does not mean that they believe it applies to them. I am equally offended when people make comments against gays or people of color. I did... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() 1. A direct result of the Affordable Care Act (Obama care). I'm not sure how you can say that doesn't have to do with Obama. "Coverage for Young Adults: Under the Affordable Care Act, young... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() Yep, and I respect that. Personally, I want my kids to go to college (actually, I have one in college) and I want them to go when they graduatefrom HS . I want that for them, and I want it for... |
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![]() This problem: Here are three salient facts about tuition and fees. Over the last 30 years, the average sticker price at public and private American universities has accelerated upward. Since... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() I hear what you are saying regarding student loans; there are a couple more considerations. Individuals who obtain college degrees make signifciantly more than those who do not...and those who make... |
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![]() I don't know how to respond the way you did, so I will just number them off... 1. A direct result of the Affordable Care Act (Obama care). I'm not sure how you can say that doesn't have to do... |
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![]() Obama because... My college age son has health insurance; I was able to refinance my underwater home; Because the changes he's made too our student loan program helps make college affordable... |
Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
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![]() My kids' school addresses to the household as well. I'm mom and I'm remarried, information comes to myself and my husband. My former husbands information goes to him. I know this bothers my... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() "WE Are also not having other people raise our children..............we are......." Sorry, I think this comment is really, really judgmental. I worked outside the home until my oldest was about... |
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![]() My advice is to start by sending an email to the teacher; going through the principal is a bit like calling licensing without approaching your provider first. Also, I use Khan Academy in both my... |
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![]() Try having an open conversation with the families. Find out what they are looking for from a preschool. How do they believe preschool will be better or different for the child? I have found that... |
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![]() Do you think that they had a couple of other daycares tell them that they don't give morning naps? That was my first thought... As for being late, I have found that people think that since we... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() OP, I want to really make a point that I am not directing this so much at you, but to the issue of providers and the issues of delays. If you look around the forum, there is a constant string of... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() The only thing I checked was the drunk driver... A garden could be anything! I've had neighbors do illegal daycare; the parents knew it was illegal and were fine with it. She was a stay at... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() I agree...get your money. The "people" they are talking to are most likely friends or family that have no idea what is REALLY going on or how licensing works. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() I was a licensed provider in MN for ten years and I have NO idea what you are talking about. In MN you need to have anyone in the house, over the age of 13 get a background check....thats it. ... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() For anyone considering additional education and for those who already have and are paying on student loans... Purpose Program Office:Federal Student Aid CFDA Number : 84.355 Program Type : Loan... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() happyface happyface happyface happyface happyface happyface |
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![]() Geesh, Was this really necessary? OP, cleary you are under a lot of stress and were unprepared for this experience. You didn't use the family's name, but you were perhaps a bit specific. ... |
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![]() Silver, I had a little one like this and I always let him eat at his own pace. Then he went to all day kindergarden where that was not an option, he was miserable. It made for a really tough... |
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![]() When I was doing daycare, I stepped outside to toss some stinky diapers in the garbage. The daycare kids were all sleeping and the school-agers were playing on my front porch. I left the front door... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() Honestly, a call to licensing is in order. There shouldn't even be the possibility of a 6 foot fall and there is not excuse in the world good enough for not calling you. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() I think you will need to provide more details...did they put her in a high chair or tie her to a chair? Let's hope the later is a huge exaggeration, but I'm sure you understand what I'm getting at. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() I had a similar situation once...Mom interviewed, friend of a former client, was really excited to have her children here, but really wanted a cut rate for when hubby was laid off. I explained that... |
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![]() Once when my son was around 3 or 4, before I was a provider, he pushed a girl when playing house because she didn't keep the house clean enough. My ex never raised a hand to me; although we did have... |
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![]() I always liked having teachers....the hours, the days off. I didn't charge them for summer, but had them leave a deposit for the following year. |
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![]() Hugs. That sucks. Sending prayers and positive thoughts that things turn around quickly. |
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![]() I would tell them that you need the schedule by some specific date; tell them that you are making some schedule changes and want to be aware of their schedule as you make those plans. Then, if I... |
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![]() Nan, I wouldn't worry about it. When I was doing daycare, my dcp often asked if my son could babysit. For me, the key is making sure that children know how to interact with adults. There is... |
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![]() Gorgeous!!!! Thanks for posting those. They really are beautiful. |
Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
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![]() You are taking a really big risk. Depending on where you live, you could end up with a nasty fine. How many children were you over by? I have never heard of anyone having their license revoked for... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() I'm all done with daycare (and loving it) but when I was still doing daycare, it didn't really bother me if parents called or texted during non-business hours. If I was busy, I just didn't answer. ... |
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![]() LOL...The BIG TV is on our bedroom. One night my husband and I left the older kids home alone while we ran to the store. When we got home, I found 7 teenaged boys in my bedroom playing video games!... |
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![]() Nope, not alone. We have ALL had those feelings...and it is really tough when your pregnant. Try to have something simple that they can do on their own...make bracelets or watch a movie...easy... |
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![]() Actually, that isn't true. Educators are not allowed to "call out" a student for bad behavior as they are "shaming" the child. We are not to call attention to a child's poor behavior and I have... |
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![]() This is just my experience, please take it for what its worth. My kids friends are ALWAYS welcome in our home. The older kids know where the pop and the chips are, and they know that there is... |
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![]() I know that in the past there have been several discussions regarding supervison of children on the stairs. I saw this article and thought I would share it; the article address the frequency of... |
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![]() Sounds like a job for the "Tattle Turtle." Go find yourself a stuffed turtle and get him a little chair...when a little friends needs to tattle, redirect him/her to the "tattle turtle." Works like... |
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![]() I just finished college aps for my son and they did in fact ask for extra-curriculars...not a prestige schools, all State Universities. Also, STATISTICALLY kids who participate have higher GPA's... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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![]() In all honesty, my answer would be..."Here is the number for CPS; I hope you enjoy foster care while they get this all straightened out." Then walk away. |
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![]() LOL...The FIRST thing I thought when I read the post your are referring to was DUH! |
Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
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![]() She may have seen the mark earlier but waited to make the call until nap time... |
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![]() LOL...I have been hearing that from my husband since December 1! |
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![]() Sociopathic children... http://www.med.uvm.edu/ahec/downloads/School_Nurse_GrandroundsJan10.pdf |
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![]() YES!!!! I was trying to think of a way to express this thought, but you did it better than I could of! |
Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas
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![]() Was he being breast fed when he in his previous daycare/with his nanny? She may simply be unawared that preschoolers have several colds per year... How many colds do children usually get each... |
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![]() I had a parent whose child was constantly catching things and of course, Mom thought it was from here. I finally had to point out that as the receptionist at a doctors office she was in contact with... |
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![]() I agree with both of you. When my oldest was young, I felt like all I said was "hurry!" Hurry, we need to get to work/daycare Hurry, we need to get home for dinner Hurry, we need to get your... |
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![]() Crystal, I am aware that you responded to her and that you did so in a respectful way. What I don't understand is why you followed up with the blah, blah, blah. It seems your responses were well... |
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![]() It doesn't really matter which post you "blah, blah, blahed..." its disrespectful on any post. You don't have to respect a persons actions, words, or opinions in order to present yourself... |
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![]() And herein lies the problem... ALL people deserve respect....children should respect adults and not hit when they don't get what they want and you should respect other individuals on the forum,... |
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![]() I would agree that getting a kid to go to bed right when they got there, especially on a first day, would be difficult on the child; but to be that aggressive? In my experience kids that age are... |
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![]() I wouldn't say you were "wrong" for texting, but I think the situation would have been better handled face to face. Or, if you really are certain that she is leaving, you could simply have given her... |
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![]() Just pointing out how rude your response was to "just sayin"...way to take ownership of your behavior though. |
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![]() Hugs and prayers! You are in our prayers and I hope that you will keep coming back for encouragement and a place to vent when needed. |
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![]() Who is caring for them during your vacation? Do you think that its possible that they are simply going to go visit the daycare that is providing back up for your vacation? |
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![]() Hugs! That whole thing just sucks. Here is to getting better clients, who pay on time so you won't have to live paycheck to paycheck!!! |
Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
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![]() I would mention it...if it isn't in the contract my guess is that other parents will be making comments as well.;) |