1. They must pay upfront BEFORE they leave him with you. If they are late, charge them. It must be paid at pick-up or at the very least before you watch him again.
2. Get it in writing. This is my fee, this is my late fee, this is what I expect. If you expect 24 hours notice, get that on there. Be prepared to refuse to watch him if she doesn't give it.
3. You have to come to terms with the fact that you cannot choose how they parent, and stop worrying about it.
4. Stop feeling guilty.
-with love from someone who was in your shoes not long ago. And also, from a work at home mom who occasionally hires a sitter just to get things done
