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coolconfidentme 11:32 AM 07-26-2013
...now I _____. (fill in the blanks.)

I use to write a weekly report, but now I just tell the parents.
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Happy Hearts 11:33 AM 07-26-2013
I used to love my daycare,
now I don't.

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daycare 11:34 AM 07-26-2013
I used to do a monthly news letter with menu, pictures and updates but now I don't do any of it...No one read it...

I used to offer FREE PNO, but my insurance co made me cancel it.....

I used to update my website blog weekly, but no one read it....................
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MrsSteinel'sHouse 11:34 AM 07-26-2013
I use to 'entertain" a lot more now I let them entertain themselves!
oh and
I use to try to conform to what the parents "wanted" and now I tell them the rules at my house may be different and I expect their children to follow them.
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coolconfidentme 11:35 AM 07-26-2013
Originally Posted by MrsSteinel'sHouse:
I used to 'entertain" a lot more now I let them entertain themselves!
(me too!!)
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Happy Hearts 11:36 AM 07-26-2013
I used to weigh 120 lbs,
but, now I don't
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daycare 11:40 AM 07-26-2013
Originally Posted by Happy Hearts:
I used to weigh 120 lbs,
but, now I don't
you just took this to a whole different leve.....lmao your silly
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BumbleBee 11:40 AM 07-26-2013
I used to be surprised at things dcp do, but now I'm not.
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BumbleBee 11:41 AM 07-26-2013
Originally Posted by Happy Hearts:
I used to weigh 120 lbs,
but, now I don't
Hey me too! Lol
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liliw80 11:43 AM 07-26-2013
I used to be judge dcparents for bringing a sound machine for dck, now I use one for my son!
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SilverSabre25 11:45 AM 07-26-2013
I used to let parents get away with all sorts of crap...but now I don't!
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Blackcat31 11:46 AM 07-26-2013
I used to work more hours for less money.

But now I work less hours for more money.
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CedarCreek 11:47 AM 07-26-2013
I used to think that parents wanted the cutesy crafts and preschool activities everyday, but now I know its better for the kids to do more child led things.

I used to be really nice about picking up late, now i'm not nice at all about it
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BumbleBee 11:48 AM 07-26-2013
I used to get excited about feeding my dck healthy foods, but now I try to guess how much is going to go in the garbage.
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Jack Sprat 11:50 AM 07-26-2013
I used to wear makeup everyday but now its RARE occasion (and that is okay!)
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EntropyControlSpecialist 12:00 PM 07-26-2013
I used to allow excuses, but now I do not.

I used to allow personal belongings for naptime (blankets, a lovey, etc.), but now I do not (unless you are a recently adopted child dealing with attachment issues and THEN, and only then, will I make an exception since I am also one who adopted a child who struggled/struggles).

I used to try and ensure that children had a wonderful time here and never wanted to upset them, but now an upset/irritated child doesn't bother me in the least.

I used to not speak up when a child was misbehaving a pick-up if a parent was ignoring the bad behavior, but now I will correct it myself.

I used to get nervous bringing up the $ side of things, but now I could not care less.
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Lyss 12:19 PM 07-26-2013
I used to put more planning/preparing into each week, but now I just find whatever's handy and the kids are interested in

I used to work longer hours, but I got smart (aka burnt out) and stopped

I used to take infants (even pt ) but in the future I will not. My current DCbaby will be the last under 12 months, and I only accepted her because I know an love this family.
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kathiemarie 12:29 PM 07-26-2013
I used to think of all my Dc kids as family now I don't.
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MarinaVanessa 12:30 PM 07-26-2013
I used to dread my daycare, but now I don't...

Because....

I used to budge on the ages I cared for, my policies, my fees and what was an appropriate way for DCP's to treat me, but now I don't .
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Familycare71 01:46 PM 07-26-2013
I used to take pt infants but now I never will!

I used to worry if dcp liked me but now I could care less!

I used to adjust nap for parents but now I just smile and say no way!!!
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spud912 01:48 PM 07-26-2013
I used to cater to the parents as much as possible, now I do what works best for me and the group as a whole.
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daycare 01:49 PM 07-26-2013
one big thing I have stopped doing is making sure my house was spotless each night before bed. I would get so stressed out every night. No I just make sure the kitchen is mostly cleaned up and I finish the rest in the morning before I open.....
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daycarediva 02:01 PM 07-26-2013
I used to make a LOT of accommodations (changed work hours/schedule, nap pick ups, later pickups, etc) and now I don't.

I used to think I had to love and adore each child, but now I know that I really won't, and no longer beat myself up over it.

I used to take evening and weekend phone calls, interviews whenever parents wanted to, etc and now I don't.

I used to be passive aggressive about things (notes on door without a verbal reminder to parents, etc) but now I can flat out say Sorry dcm, no food from home! and hand it back with a smile on my face.

I used to give 'warnings' before implementing my policies, but now I don't.
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nanglgrl 02:15 PM 07-26-2013
I used to get gussied up (I'd spend up to 2 hours doing my hair and makeup and picking the right clothes), now I consider bathing daily, putting my hair in a pony tail and rubbing moisturizer on as being gussied up!
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sharlan 02:15 PM 07-26-2013
I used to know everything about my families.

Now, I just want to know their names, emergency contact info, when they're dropping off, and when they're picking up.
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countrymom 03:42 PM 07-26-2013
I use to write a daily report, now I just tell them

I use to do preschool stuff, now I don't because no one cared

I use to entertain kids, now they have learned to play with each other
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Brooksie 04:29 PM 07-26-2013
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
I used to work more hours for less money.

But now I work less hours for more money.
That's funny because:
I used to work less hours for more money, but now I work more hours for less money!
**working in Fine Dining 3-4 days a week brought in WAY MORE than my weekly 55 hour daycare paycheck. But hey, getting to spend all that time with DD and that was the point. It is hard sometimes knowing that what I make in a week now I could make in a weekend at the restaurant but the quality and quantity time increase with DD makes the money stress worth it (most of the time )
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spud912 04:48 PM 07-26-2013
Originally Posted by Brooksie:
That's funny because:
I used to work less hours for more money, but now I work more hours for less money!
**working in Fine Dining 3-4 days a week brought in WAY MORE than my weekly 55 hour daycare paycheck. But hey, getting to spend all that time with DD and that was the point. It is hard sometimes knowing that what I make in a week now I could make in a weekend at the restaurant but the quality and quantity time increase with DD makes the money stress worth it (most of the time )
I hear you on that! When I worked at restaurants, I brought in some good money!
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Crystal 04:49 PM 07-26-2013
I used to think I'd do this job forever, now I don't!
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MyAngels 04:57 PM 07-26-2013
I used to scrub, scrub, scrub my house for interviews.

Now I don't (actually haven't for years )
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coolconfidentme 08:21 AM 07-27-2013
I used to care, but sometimes I can care less. (gulp)
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Laurel 01:58 PM 07-27-2013
Originally Posted by sharlan:
I used to know everything about my families.

Now, I just want to know their names, emergency contact info, when they're dropping off, and when they're picking up.


Me too! My provider friend and I get the same calls as she lives near me. She gets their whole life history over the phone and I get their first name and what age their child is. I don't have openings right now though but I still just get the basics.

Laurel
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Cradle2crayons 02:50 PM 07-27-2013
Originally Posted by daycare:
you just took this to a whole different leve.....lmao your silly
I used to weigh 220 and now I don't
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DaisyMamma 07:49 AM 07-29-2013
Originally Posted by Happy Hearts:
I used to love my daycare,
now I don't.
I agree 150%
Now I wish I were a SAHM
But can't afford it

Originally Posted by Happy Hearts:
I used to weigh 120 lbs,
but, now I don't
I hear you. I don't care though.

I usr to worry about losing clients by changing hours or adding extra vacation days into my policies. Now I don't care. I'm going to be CLOSED T/Th starting at the end of August. Amazing enough it looks like I'm not losing the FT families. and I added in a full Christmas break from December 24-Jan 2.
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momma2girls 10:53 AM 07-29-2013
I used to work more hrs. and paid less.
I used to put up with a lot of crap.
I used to give breaks.
I used to have a one page contract.
I used to do so much more with the older children.
I used to write out sheets daily.
I have way too many, lol!!
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