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02-21-2021, 04:44 PM
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05-22-2018, 12:17 PM
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I have a tattle book. When they come to me to...
I have a tattle book. When they come to me to tattle, I tell them to draw a picture of their story and I hand them the book and the pencil. They’re able to get it out, and they feel I’m giving their...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-26-2018, 11:05 AM
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02-19-2018, 06:59 PM
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10-13-2017, 03:26 PM
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09-28-2017, 01:03 PM
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09-26-2017, 03:03 AM
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12-20-2016, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 11
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08-02-2016, 08:37 AM
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07-26-2016, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 55
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03-22-2016, 06:34 PM
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-16-2015, 12:19 PM
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-14-2015, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 1,201
Views: 257,624
My 16month old granddaughter saw the new...
My 16month old granddaughter saw the new Halloween cat decoration and gave him a big loud "Mooooooo!!!"
I love this thread. Sometimes a little chuckle is just what is needed.
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-14-2015, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,298
I took on a child temporarily while mom was...
I took on a child temporarily while mom was expecting, then kept him part time while she was on mat leave. I didn't want to continue when she returned to work because she had horrible hours, so she...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-20-2015, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 20
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-10-2015, 05:54 PM
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-25-2015, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 95
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-13-2015, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,561
Baseboard Heat in the Play Area?
I don't have any experience with baseboard heating, so when my daughter asked I thought this would be the place to ask. She's setting up a play space for her little one and they have baseboard...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-21-2015, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-01-2015, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,823
Am I the only one who takes littles into the...
Am I the only one who takes littles into the bathroom with me? I do things differently depending on who I have in care, but my dcb1.5 comes in with me. He sits on the step stool and looks at a book...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-22-2015, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,809
I disagree. Once they cancel, it isn't theirs...
I disagree. Once they cancel, it isn't theirs anymore. They changed the scheduled arrangement, not you. If you change your plans and let them have the day now, that says you're ok with them changing...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-22-2015, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,654
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-02-2015, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,348
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-11-2015, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 5,416
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-14-2015, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,798
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-08-2015, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,318
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-07-2015, 03:51 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 9,274
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-06-2015, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 9,274
I can't imagine why you are having a hard time...
I can't imagine why you are having a hard time deciding. You know they don't care about your potty training policies, you know they don't care that you can't reach them in an emergency, you know they...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
01-05-2015, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 1,201
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-18-2014, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 6,344
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
12-18-2014, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,664
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-11-2014, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,159
My sister had a terrible neighbour who poisoned...
My sister had a terrible neighbour who poisoned every pet in her neighbourhood. Please keep your eye on your dog when she is outside, and be sure she doesn't pick up anything from the ground and eat...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-08-2014, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,514
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-06-2014, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,091
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
11-05-2014, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 6,211
Views: 708,172
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-30-2014, 04:00 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,468
I pick up robeez at yard sales and thrift shops...
I pick up robeez at yard sales and thrift shops whenever I see them, so I have a nice supply now. My hardwood floors are too slippery for socks and too cold for bare feet. Some parents have brought...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-17-2014, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 1,201
Views: 257,624
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-16-2014, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 6,211
Views: 708,172
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-07-2014, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,366
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
10-02-2014, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,204
I've taken the toys away too, in frustration....
I've taken the toys away too, in frustration. It's temporary though, because really, how can they learn to play with the toys together if they don't have them?
:hug: I hope your day got better.
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-30-2014, 06:59 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,321
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-18-2014, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,007
likethis I like this thinking. I really have a...
likethis I like this thinking. I really have a problem with a parent spending 10 minutes explaining why the child needs their coat on, only to give in and leave without it. I have to walk away from...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-15-2014, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,338
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-11-2014, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,888
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-10-2014, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,213
Funny story: years ago...I was changing my...
Funny story: years ago...I was changing my daughters diaper and my son was watching. The expected observations, and I told my son this is what girls look like and boys look like you and daddy. Nope!...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-09-2014, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,799
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
09-08-2014, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 2,148
Views: 355,554
I only had one dcb today and our neighbourhood...
I only had one dcb today and our neighbourhood put on quite a show today for him! We walked to the end of our street and he saw the car repair shop around the corner. They had a car up on the hoist...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-28-2014, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,988
I have four going off to kindergarten, and one...
I have four going off to kindergarten, and one had his last day today so we had a parade around the block. They all made a sign that said "Off to School" and a crown, and they could wear anything...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-20-2014, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,385
I used to have a DCG who did that. I did trip...
I used to have a DCG who did that. I did trip over her more than once, too. What I did was, tell her what I was doing. "I'm going to step into the kitchen to grab my phone and I'm going to step right...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-19-2014, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 1,201
Views: 257,624
I'm reading Beverly Cleary's "Henry and the...
I'm reading Beverly Cleary's "Henry and the Clubhouse", written in 1962, to the kids during meals. They have lots and lots of questions.
"What's a typewriter?"
"Why didn't Henry use his cellphone...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-15-2014, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,659
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-07-2014, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,659
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
08-07-2014, 05:05 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,659
Posts that have made a difference for you?
There have been a couple of posts that have made a real difference in the way I do things and I'm sure this is true for everyone.
For me, a post by Tdhmom referring to Cosmic Kids Yoga on youtube...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-31-2014, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,598
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-23-2014, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 129
Views: 13,924
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07-23-2014, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,537
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-22-2014, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,332
I would have to tell mom what happened. There's...
I would have to tell mom what happened. There's no way I could keep it to myself, it would eat me up! Maybe do some research on what resources are available to her locally, so you could point her in...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
07-04-2014, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,809
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06-25-2014, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,480
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06-13-2014, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 11,554
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06-06-2014, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,089
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-05-2014, 06:35 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,276
I wouldn't either.
I have a DCG who falls...
I wouldn't either.
I have a DCG who falls asleep during quiet time once every 3 weeks or so. Every single day, mom texts me and says she's on her way and how was dcg's day? All she really wants to...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
06-05-2014, 06:24 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,409
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-28-2014, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,175
We don't see many wild lizards here in Ontario,...
We don't see many wild lizards here in Ontario, but I think it would creep me out. Spiders are my problem. I have to hold my breath and scoop him up in tissues and flush it.
Our rotten cat brought...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-28-2014, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 1,201
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-23-2014, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,781
It has crossed my mind too. When I mentioned it...
It has crossed my mind too. When I mentioned it to my adult DD, she pointed out that I'd be doing most of the things I do now, but with bigger people. Feeding, changing, cleaning...with those things,...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-22-2014, 10:21 AM
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-20-2014, 04:08 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,389
I made the big mistake of agreeing to let DCG...
I made the big mistake of agreeing to let DCG watch tv at quiet time. Her parents would like her to not nap because she isn't tired:rolleyes:. We've been watching the "Moving Art" series on Netflix....
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-06-2014, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,382
I wouldn't call the police. When I read your...
I wouldn't call the police. When I read your story I immediately thought of the episode of "Cops" where one guy called the police because the other guy took off the money he paid him for drugs. I...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-05-2014, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,034
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05-05-2014, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 6,302
We are doing the egg carton/pipe cleaner/button...
We are doing the egg carton/pipe cleaner/button flowers on canvas that I saw posted on another thread, and making a card and doing a Mother's Day questionnaire. The only thing I needed to buy was the...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-02-2014, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 6,950
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-02-2014, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 6,211
Views: 708,172
Minor, minor vent. I have some very sensitive...
Minor, minor vent. I have some very sensitive kids here who are easily frightened by many things they see on tv - so no Disney, no dinosaurs, an episode of Caillou scared them because he was...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-01-2014, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,596
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-30-2014, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 79
Views: 11,532
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-23-2014, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 4,394
People used to park in our driveway at our last...
People used to park in our driveway at our last house all the time, so I feel your frustration. The police absolutely did not care unless the car was parked blocking the sidewalk, and the tow trucks...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-15-2014, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 1,201
Views: 257,624
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-11-2014, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 1,201
Views: 257,624
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04-09-2014, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,867
I have a feeling that if you went inside, those...
I have a feeling that if you went inside, those same children would be complaining they were bored. I had one like that, and what he really wanted was to lay on the couch all day and watch tv, like...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-09-2014, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,520
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04-03-2014, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,320
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04-02-2014, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,581
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04-02-2014, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,581
We have two sand tables and we love them. If...
We have two sand tables and we love them. If you're okay with using baby powder, it can be used to "wash" sandy hands. We have a water table that gets heavy use too...faaaar away from the sand...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
04-02-2014, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,514
I tell myself I'm cleaning for some important...
I tell myself I'm cleaning for some important guest (Queen Elizabeth, usually) and that helps me change my viewpoint. When something has been sitting out of place for a long time, it just becomes...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-31-2014, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 4,215
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03-29-2014, 06:21 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,264
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-27-2014, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 2,148
Views: 355,554
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03-26-2014, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,340
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03-21-2014, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,393
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-19-2014, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 8,196
I have one set of teacher parents - both teach...
I have one set of teacher parents - both teach high school - and they are my most consistent boil on my butt. Other families have had occasional flare ups, but these two are steady PITAs. They often...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-18-2014, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,220
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-18-2014, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,220
What's The Word I'm Looking For?
When a child is acting like he cannot do something that you know darn well he can do...acting like he doesn't understand what you're talking about but he does...what is the word?
Junior is trying...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-17-2014, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,367
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-14-2014, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 6,541
I thought it was funny...from afar. I wouldn't...
I thought it was funny...from afar. I wouldn't want to be his caregiver.
Btw, about using his mother's first name, there are probably lots of good reasons but here's one...our neighbours are a...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-13-2014, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,301
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-12-2014, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,043
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-12-2014, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 2,148
Views: 355,554
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-04-2014, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,061
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
03-02-2014, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 1,201
Views: 257,624
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
02-27-2014, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,348
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