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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-23-2012, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,590
Posted By
greenhouse
Can we get a new category-"Life after daycare". I...Can we get a new category-"Life after daycare". I know I'm going to still come on this forum anyway. This is the most respectful and genuine forum out there and providers give the best advice.lovethis |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-23-2012, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,671
Posted By
greenhouse
Ditto this. I still nurse my 2 year old and...Ditto this. I still nurse my 2 year old and co-sleep- he has never shown an interest in body parts or taking clothes off. He could care less about dcb being naked and only looks if it's poopy so he... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-23-2012, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,590
Posted By
greenhouse
Phewwww-feels good! Way to go happyface
T-minus...Phewwww-feels good! Way to go happyface T-minus 4 hours left for me and dcb was going out with fireworks this morning! Oh Lordy! I did not think this day would come. I think I'm going to Tag sale my... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-22-2012, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 116
Views: 34,814
Posted By
greenhouse
If I didn't have to pay for a portion of the...If I didn't have to pay for a portion of the bills I would be more than happy to do all of the housework. All I want to do is be a SAHM and not have to worry about contributing. I've done daycare... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-20-2012, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 71
Views: 9,289
Posted By
greenhouse
Another thought...it's not really about...Another thought...it's not really about discipline so much as it is setting boundaries and meaning what you say. Haven't we all seen that mom screeching at unruly kids, threatening to not take them... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-19-2012, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,831
Posted By
greenhouse
Many people I knew who had it said it wasn't as...Many people I knew who had it said it wasn't as bad a any old seasonal flu. That flu shot made a ton of $ for big pharma. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-19-2012, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,831
Posted By
greenhouse
http://www.naturalnews.com/030657_vaccines_miscarr...http://www.naturalnews.com/030657_vaccines_miscarriages.html Here is a story correlating H1N1 vax with increased risk of miscarriage. I opted to not recieve the flu shot while pregnant. I feel... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-19-2012, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,688
Posted By
greenhouse
I only lasted a year and only had one family LOL!...I only lasted a year and only had one family LOL! It's just not for me...I honestly don't have a clue how you ladies do it for years with a bunch of little ones. There must be magic powers involved.... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-19-2012, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,999
Posted By
greenhouse
I can't believe parents would care at such a...I can't believe parents would care at such a young age. DCD sounds like he has his own unresolved issues. At 3.5 you are supposed to police toy selection?? Give me a break! I would remind him the... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-19-2012, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,864
Posted By
greenhouse
It's great!!!! 70's this week- my 2 year loves to...It's great!!!! 70's this week- my 2 year loves to run around naked and make a mess with pouring water in buckets outside. I love to park my butt in a chair on the deck and he'll keep busy forever... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-19-2012, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,688
Posted By
greenhouse
This is my last Monday as well!! happyface I'm...This is my last Monday as well!! happyface I'm hoping for a smooth week. I feel major relief already and I can't wait until friday. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-16-2012, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 9,289
Posted By
greenhouse
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-16-2012, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 9,289
Posted By
greenhouse
Kids are sad and unfulfilled these days and it...Kids are sad and unfulfilled these days and it shows up in beahavior issues. You can discipline all you want but if you are unloading your kids into daycare 40-50 hours a week since birth its a... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-15-2012, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 11,378
Posted By
greenhouse
I'm so grateful to my DH for letting me quit. It...I'm so grateful to my DH for letting me quit. It took a few days home with the daycare to see what my day was really like and he said " this is horrible, I don't know how you do it." We do things... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-15-2012, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,365
Posted By
greenhouse
I watered down my sons Breastmilk! Now I feel...I watered down my sons Breastmilk! Now I feel terrible. He was a year though and it was only a 2-3 times a week. Mom should try night time pumping to augment supply. If she doesn't want to supplement... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-15-2012, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,339
Posted By
greenhouse
Agreed! We are all organic and vegetarian. DCB is...Agreed! We are all organic and vegetarian. DCB is not and his poo is gnarly- he eats mostly meat at home and lots of milk. It's rotten smelling and very thick and hard to clean. Oh the things we... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-05-2012, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 6,246
Sticky: Venting Thread
Views: 809,100
Posted By
greenhouse
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-04-2012, 03:17 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,633
Posted By
greenhouse
I chose to charge a daily rate too. It wasn't too...I chose to charge a daily rate too. It wasn't too bad because my rate was $45 a day and dcb pretty much never missed. If I restart my daycare I will be switching to weekly tuition though. I want a... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-02-2012, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,612
Posted By
greenhouse
Update-I'm DoneYesssss! Dcb has 3 weeks left. I didn't have to term-dcm gave me this really awkward run around about wanting another baby and they can't afford 2 in daycare-yet dcd is getting laid off?? I'm... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-01-2012, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 6,246
Sticky: Venting Thread
Views: 809,100
Posted By
greenhouse
What happened to my sweet baby who never cried-...What happened to my sweet baby who never cried- he turned two and reciveved his tantrum papers. Holy cow! I am exhausted. Thank goodness it's 6:15 and he's gone to bed. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-29-2012, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,846
Posted By
greenhouse
When I was having my first inspection I had the...When I was having my first inspection I had the heat set to 72, I greeted her in a tank top! It was so hot, but heat at 72 was on my regs checklist. She said I didn't have to keep it at 72. It's been... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-27-2012, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,395
Posted By
greenhouse
Oh no! Yuck. DH was napping with my 2 year old...Oh no! Yuck. DH was napping with my 2 year old last week and he had explosive diarrhea all over DH and his bed. He changed and showered then he was holding him on the couch and...****blaaarrrffff****... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-25-2012, 03:18 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,193
Posted By
greenhouse
Omg!! Poor puppy. A kick in the right place can...Omg!! Poor puppy. A kick in the right place can cause serious internal organ damage. Not to mention dck is asking to get bit. You don't want your dogs developing a bad association with small children. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-25-2012, 03:09 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,332
Posted By
greenhouse
Thanks ladies. My husband is pushing me to end it...Thanks ladies. My husband is pushing me to end it now, but I will give them the date they gave me. Knowing there is an end point will help me get through. We were talking about it some more last... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-24-2012, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,332
Posted By
greenhouse
What To Do- I'm DoneSo I'm wrapping up my first year of being a provider and I'm so ready to quit. My DCF told me this week they think dcd is getting laid off in 2 months, but there is a chance he may line something... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-15-2012, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,723
Posted By
greenhouse
Doesn't she want to get home or get to work? What...Doesn't she want to get home or get to work? What a time waster. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-10-2012, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,647
Posted By
greenhouse
Okay- using "i" instead of "I" drives me up a...Okay- using "i" instead of "I" drives me up a wall. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-10-2012, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,596
Posted By
greenhouse
Did Your Kids Do Pre-K?If your town school offers pre-k did you use it for your own kids? I wasn't going to but I think I'd like to close up shop a year earlier. My son will be on the older side of 4. Was the transition... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-10-2012, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 6,246
Sticky: Venting Thread
Views: 809,100
Posted By
greenhouse
I hate perfume and cologne. Hubby and I got...I hate perfume and cologne. Hubby and I got tickets to a show- out first night out in a year, and the man sitting next to me for two hours reeked of cologne. I had such a headache when we left. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-10-2012, 03:53 AM
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Replies: 2,152
Views: 392,245
Posted By
greenhouse
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-10-2012, 03:50 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,832
Posted By
greenhouse
That's great to hear! My phone hasn't rang in a...That's great to hear! My phone hasn't rang in a while-feeling discouraged. Go youhappyface |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-09-2012, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,478
Posted By
greenhouse
My boys have completely opposite nap schedules...My boys have completely opposite nap schedules and it drives me nuts. I do things in the am and after DS goes to sleep. I keep up with little cleaning during the day. I never eat in peace or use the... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-09-2012, 03:12 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 8,237
Posted By
greenhouse
I get most of my cleaning done in the am- but...I get most of my cleaning done in the am- but it's "princess" who is messing up the house all day,so I clean all day. There is no cleaning staff, and as another poster said- she sounds like the type... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-07-2012, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,871
Posted By
greenhouse
Next time she gets messy and there are no back up...Next time she gets messy and there are no back up clothes-pick up the phone and tell dcm she needs to either bring a change of clothes or pick dcg up. You will have extras from then on. OR you... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-07-2012, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 8,940
Posted By
greenhouse
This would freak me out too, I might have called...This would freak me out too, I might have called the police if she showed up at the house. You don't owe her anything and her calls are becoming borderline harrasment. I hate having my home and #... |
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
02-07-2012, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 20,804
Posted By
greenhouse
I agree with this 100%- I have these same...I agree with this 100%- I have these same feelings...I've become very anti-daycare! I'm going to go buy this book now. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-07-2012, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,342
Posted By
greenhouse
Yup. Cries like 20 times a day- over "nothing". I...Yup. Cries like 20 times a day- over "nothing". I feel bad, there is really nothing to fix it. Crying spot method works for management, but a root cause I believe is being away from mom and dad for... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-06-2012, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,147
Posted By
greenhouse
I wish more parents did cloth. We saved a ton of...I wish more parents did cloth. We saved a ton of $ using cloth. I'd rather send dirty cloth diapers home each night than let poopey disposables sit in my trash bin. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-03-2012, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,834
Posted By
greenhouse
I offer "mostly organic and always all natural"....I offer "mostly organic and always all natural". Doing 100% organic just can't always happen. Some things like fruit, flour, corn products, milk and eggs are a must for me. I stopped serving anything... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-03-2012, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 94
Views: 15,572
Posted By
greenhouse
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-02-2012, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 94
Views: 15,572
Posted By
greenhouse
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-02-2012, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,142
Posted By
greenhouse
I don't mind small errands after work as long as...I don't mind small errands after work as long as pick-up is before I close. Being a parent of a toddler, I know it goes faster solo. However, when my son was in daycare I always picked him up ASAP... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-01-2012, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,454
Posted By
greenhouse
I like jeans for outdoor dirty play. The fabric...I like jeans for outdoor dirty play. The fabric is durable and can save a skinned knee, it sounds like its the style dcp have choosen? Skinny jeans- no way! Ridiculous. You have every right to make a... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-01-2012, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,095
Posted By
greenhouse
Help! Insurance Is Dropping Day Care PolicyI had such a hard time finding insurance for my day care and now I get a letter saying they are no longer providing this policy. I had a big cadillac plan too, I am looking for a much smaller policy... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-01-2012, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,120
Posted By
greenhouse
I would throw myself a party after hours on my...I would throw myself a party after hours on my last day.:D |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-01-2012, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,813
Posted By
greenhouse
We just couldn't afford it, it was one of the...We just couldn't afford it, it was one of the things I had to leave behind when I quit my job. DH's work has no affordable family plan. My son is on state care, thank goodness. I'm trying to keep... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-01-2012, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,512
Posted By
greenhouse
I honestly don't even want parents who are okay...I honestly don't even want parents who are okay with cheap unlicensed care for their kids. DH and I were discussing lowering rates, but I serve organic meals and snacks, I buy crafts supplies, new... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-31-2012, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,763
Posted By
greenhouse
I had my first no show last week. Never in a...I had my first no show last week. Never in a million years whould I stand someone up with not even the courtesy if a 30 second phone call. It's so rude. :mad: |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-30-2012, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 2,152
Views: 392,245
Posted By
greenhouse
Young dcb taught my son to say "car"- we've been...Young dcb taught my son to say "car"- we've been trying forever, he's 2. Something about hearing it from another baby I guess! |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-30-2012, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,768
Posted By
greenhouse
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-30-2012, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,379
Posted By
greenhouse
This is an outdoor activity for sure-but I have a...This is an outdoor activity for sure-but I have a nice fenced in deck which is perfect for water play. My own son plays in the kitchen sink a lot. I don't do sand because of the mess. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-30-2012, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,780
Posted By
greenhouse
We started laying our toddler down at 7pm every...We started laying our toddler down at 7pm every night, no exceptions and it ended all of our sleep shenanigans. Their bodies know when sleep should happen when parents provide the structure. His... |
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Forum: Curriculum
01-30-2012, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,063
Posted By
greenhouse
I don't leave art supplies out. My 2 year old has...I don't leave art supplies out. My 2 year old has been good with markers since 12 months. We don't do crayons, they are too yummy. We do chunky stamps, paint and glue stick collage. My dcb loves... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-26-2012, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,477
Posted By
greenhouse
If it helps ,I'll claim an ur post today- but not...If it helps ,I'll claim an ur post today- but not any of the weird ones. I just wanted a private vent post:cool: |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-26-2012, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,617
Posted By
greenhouse
My dck eats all the healthy food I cook- loves...My dck eats all the healthy food I cook- loves fruits and veggies, always has 2nds. He's a joy to feed. My own child is a nightmare to feed. I would never givE up on healthy food, no. Try different... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-26-2012, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,697
Posted By
greenhouse
3 years and 7 months to go!!! Can't come soon...3 years and 7 months to go!!! Can't come soon enough. Best of luck happyface |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-26-2012, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,596
Posted By
greenhouse
Oy. She's in for a serious reality check. My dck...Oy. She's in for a serious reality check. My dck comes on monday with diaper rash from a weekend at home. Please! And reading by 2 years is total bs IMO. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-26-2012, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 10,966
Posted By
greenhouse
It's not so much hard as it is not challenging. I...It's not so much hard as it is not challenging. I miss having a staff and being creative. I had so much responsibility and constant trouble shooting. My brain has turned to pudding staying home with... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-26-2012, 05:55 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,858
Posted By
greenhouse
As long as you don't allow unsupervised access,...As long as you don't allow unsupervised access, which you said you won't, it's a non-issue I think. We also use a handyman that we have known for a while. We have a large re-modeling project to do... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-24-2012, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 84
Views: 13,668
Posted By
greenhouse
OP, are you having issues with your provider? We...OP, are you having issues with your provider? We may give you answers but we aren't your provider, so we can only answer for ourselves. There are good eggs and bad eggs. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-24-2012, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 84
Views: 13,668
Posted By
greenhouse
Breezy said it- talking to co-workers :)
Most ...Breezy said it- talking to co-workers :) Most of us come on here to solve issues, help our little ones, and make our daycare's better places. Our DCK are our top priority. This is a really... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-24-2012, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 84
Views: 13,668
Posted By
greenhouse
This is 2012 and most of us are posting from the...This is 2012 and most of us are posting from the palm of our hand. No one is chained to a desktop in another room while kids are choking on stuff. My dck is napping btw. I keep my iPhone on my person... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-23-2012, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 12,773
Posted By
greenhouse
No matter how tired I am I could never sleep in...No matter how tired I am I could never sleep in the middle of the day. Kids are quietest when they are getting into to trouble, it's a recipe for disaster to sleep. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-23-2012, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,708
Posted By
greenhouse
[QUOTE=littlemissmuffet;188656]I don't care what...[QUOTE=littlemissmuffet;188656]I don't care what rumors you heard or what rights someone has to do with their camera in public, etc - I would have called the police immediately. Even if there is... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-19-2012, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,901
Posted By
greenhouse
I chose a center daycare initially because of...I chose a center daycare initially because of horror stories like these. I feel sick about the shaken baby.These poor families. How many of you would trust an adult you just met to talk care of your... |
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Forum: Curriculum
01-19-2012, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,989
Posted By
greenhouse
Looking at my messy craft area... I like the last...Looking at my messy craft area... I like the last idea of storage. I make a lot of granola, so I'll have more tubs later. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-19-2012, 05:40 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,582
Posted By
greenhouse
Is he disabled? Going on job interviews? I could...Is he disabled? Going on job interviews? I could deal with that. Home playing x- box over spending time with kids-I couldn't deal. But why would they throw $ away like that is beyond me. Childcare is... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-19-2012, 04:58 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,582
Posted By
greenhouse
I'm having trouble getting past that they pay for...I'm having trouble getting past that they pay for daycare when one parent is home all day? Why? |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-18-2012, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,272
Posted By
greenhouse
Dcb started at 8 mo - now 16mo and he still cries...Dcb started at 8 mo - now 16mo and he still cries every day, all day. He cries over nothing and anything. He's just deeply unhappy, I think some kids need to stay home with mom. When I first got him... |
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Forum: Curriculum
01-18-2012, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,989
Posted By
greenhouse
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Forum: Curriculum
01-17-2012, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,685
Posted By
greenhouse
I just wanted to say " wait, is that my play...I just wanted to say " wait, is that my play area??" looks so much like my set up sometimes. Getting rid of stuff helped a lot. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-17-2012, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,600
Posted By
greenhouse
Bed bugs brought in by a dck has to be my worst...Bed bugs brought in by a dck has to be my worst nightmare. Dcb brought fleas in recently, that was bad enough. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-17-2012, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,071
Posted By
greenhouse
What about pet sitting? That is my next business...What about pet sitting? That is my next business once my DS starts kindergarten. I feel burnt out after one year and only one dcb, so I can't even imagine how you feel. Ugh. I had a successful eBay... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-17-2012, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,138
Posted By
greenhouse
Thumbs down on turtles- I have them, they can...Thumbs down on turtles- I have them, they can carry salmonella, they live forever and they are a pain to care for. Reptiles require heat mats, special lights a live bug diet. Don't do it, trust me. ... |
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
01-14-2012, 05:00 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 121,989
Posted By
greenhouse
So you've known about blatant child abuse for...So you've known about blatant child abuse for "10+ years" and haven't called the police? |
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
01-13-2012, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,896
Posted By
greenhouse
OP what kind of bird? I'm picturing bird poop...OP what kind of bird? I'm picturing bird poop covering everything and that is really unsanitary. I used to work in a pet store and dried bird poop is so impossible to clean up. If it is a love bird... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-12-2012, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,295
Posted By
greenhouse
I'm in CT too OP! I never see any CT providers on...I'm in CT too OP! I never see any CT providers on here. I note every single bruise/cut/mark at drop off time and make an exclamation about it- "Wow look at this!" and most time DCM was not aware... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-12-2012, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,736
Posted By
greenhouse
thanks a million, the first thing I did was lock...thanks a million, the first thing I did was lock up the kids in a different safe room. I'm switching to regular bulbs. this is the 3 rd one I've broken! I'm too klutzy. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-12-2012, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,080
Posted By
greenhouse
I've been licensed a year and STILL no visit....I've been licensed a year and STILL no visit. Makes me really glad I kept my son home with me. What the heck, pass out a license and I'll check on you never. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-12-2012, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,769
Posted By
greenhouse
Please can we get a"talk to the hand" icon???...Please can we get a"talk to the hand" icon??? this board is begging for it. I have seen it on other forums. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-12-2012, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,736
Posted By
greenhouse
I broke a CFL bulb :/I dropped a CFL bulb and it shattered all over the day care area. They say not to throw these away due to mercury content, so I'm freaking out that there is mercury all over the floor now!! It's a... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-12-2012, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,769
Posted By
greenhouse
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-12-2012, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,769
Posted By
greenhouse
todays phone callNO greeting.."is this the day care?" Hello,yes it is. "how much do you charge?" So starting off the conversation this rudely bugs me so much! All providers are about the same $ in this area, ask... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-12-2012, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,224
Posted By
greenhouse
this is my son-he's a little peanut but his hugs...this is my son-he's a little peanut but his hugs are intense and he's always zooming around bumping into his day care mate who is intensely over sensitive and bursts into tears. |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-12-2012, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,295
Posted By
greenhouse
Oh great, I'm going to do it! My whole life is...Oh great, I'm going to do it! My whole life is gardening, I have a 19 raised beds already, but it's so far from the play area. I'm going to do "easy" stuff like sunflowers, peas, cukes. I love nature... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-12-2012, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,295
Posted By
greenhouse
Anyone Garden With The Kids?My own son has been in the garden since before he could walk. I have a new garden space available and was thinking about making a children's garden this spring. Any of you do this? If so how are your... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-11-2012, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,588
Posted By
greenhouse
Yes, dcb thinks he can fly. Fell off the sofa...Yes, dcb thinks he can fly. Fell off the sofa yesterday- he was fine. But once he stood up in the wagon and hit the pavement head first. That was very scary. Just a bruise though. I'm vigilant about... |
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
01-11-2012, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 25,774
Posted By
greenhouse
This is one of the reasons I pulled my son from a...This is one of the reasons I pulled my son from a center day care and became a provider. It was in their curriculum that they had outside time every day, when I pushed one of the workers on the issue... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-11-2012, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,783
Posted By
greenhouse
The full moon was Monday I think and I sure felt...The full moon was Monday I think and I sure felt it. |
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Forum: Curriculum
01-11-2012, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,063
Posted By
greenhouse
Just spent too much at oriental trading- Had to...Just spent too much at oriental trading- Had to really rein myself in and delete some of my cart, it's was easy to go over board. I wish they had smaller quantities of some things. I have enough... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-11-2012, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,783
Posted By
greenhouse
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-11-2012, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,783
Posted By
greenhouse
She Asked "What's Your Sign?"Phone interview- mom asked what my sign was. I can't believe someone has that as a factor to choose child care!!! :eek::eek::eek::eek: |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-11-2012, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 1,218
Views: 285,218
Posted By
greenhouse
My 2 year old has a new habit of holding juice in...My 2 year old has a new habit of holding juice in his mouth a really long time- yesterday he came over to my cup of tea with his mouth full and made a deposit. :p |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-11-2012, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,811
Posted By
greenhouse
I'm on the fence every day about fully committing...I'm on the fence every day about fully committing to my day care ( meaning trying to fill all the spots) or just taking in p/t kids is I can leave the house and have an extra day off. I loooovvee... |
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Forum: Curriculum
01-11-2012, 05:11 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,063
Posted By
greenhouse
Share A Link For Craft SuppliesWhere do you buy craft supplies on the cheap? Online or at a big box store? My little boys are starting to be able to do more in the way of art (16mo and 24 mo)happyface |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-10-2012, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,906
Posted By
greenhouse
I use white vinegar or seventh gen. for everyday...I use white vinegar or seventh gen. for everyday cleaning and anti-bac wipes for questionable messes (baby poo, cat puke). I only bust out the bleach for cleaning toilets after hours. I wouldn't... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-10-2012, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,332
Posted By
greenhouse
4 days?? Didn't mom need recovery time? I was...4 days?? Didn't mom need recovery time? I was still in the hospital 4 days later :/ |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-10-2012, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,332
Posted By
greenhouse
Starting Newborns-Age?Doesn't a newborn have to be 8 weeks before starting day care? I just had a really super phone interview with a woman, but she needs care starting at 4 weeks old. (She's currently pregnant) If it was... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-10-2012, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 7,712
Posted By
greenhouse
What about what's best for the kids!?It would be very selfish and petty of her the make her kids adjust to a whole new day care environment over this. You were in the right besides that. If you lose her there will be someone else and... |
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-09-2012, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,085
Posted By
greenhouse
Thanks for the link-the definition seems somewhat...Thanks for the link-the definition seems somewhat broad, he has some of these. I just really want to find a solution for this guy. He's so miserable all the time, and I'm going deaf. |