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Cat Herder 06:33 AM 08-17-2011
I added some tags for you...

These are what I learned from my previous bouts with burnout.

1. Enforce your policies consistently

2. If you are not going to enforce it, don't put it in your contract.

3. Don't make exceptions (see above), "Daycare is not a charity".

4. Take vacations.

5. Set a fair and reasonable Rate; don't undercut yourself then resent them for "taking advantage"

6. Don't keep score. If they are within your contact rules don't expect them to follow your morals/ethics.

7. Simplify. Don't depend on parents to be able to complete your day. If you will need an item, have it readily available.

8. Limit your services to that you like. Let another provider take the clients with needs you think are silly/stupid/immature/lame.

9. If you don't like a kid/parent get rid of them. You are doing nobody any good if you resent them pulling up each day.

10. Don't set hours you don't want to keep. Resenting someone for following the rules is asinine.
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