Originally Posted by Annalee:
I am actually tougher in the beginning. That is where I feel I set the tone for what I expect. If anything goes bad then it is usually (not always) but usually in the beginning and I can nip it or they can move on to another daycare.
Me too. I like to stick by my rules tightly especially when I first get a new family so they do not try to push things when they get more comfortable.