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I'm SO frustrated with my group. I know this is a common issue, but it has gotten so much worse recently.

I've got a few kids who have been acting out HORRIBLY at pick-up. They throw all my rules out the window, and they don't even listen to me when their moms are here. I struggle with parenting their kids when dcp are here, but I guess that's just something I need to get over.

One just doesn't listen to me when I tell him his mom is coming and he needs to get ready. He will hide, cry and throw a tantrum. Then when his mom comes in, he runs around and is wild.

The other 2 run around, yell, forget about all my rules when dcm mom. It drives me crazy!

Today, I'm going to have them put all the centers away at 5:00. They're going to be all ready to go, sitting on the rug with a book. No other options.

So, I've got 2 questions.

Do you take charge at pick-up when dck act out when the dcp is there, or do you leave it to dcp to handle?

Any advice for a stress-free pick-up?

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