Comments on What Do I Know; I'm Just The Babysitter: Just The Babysitter

I think someone has an inferiority complex.

2009-12-22T00:44:16.265-05:00

I think someone has an inferiority complex.

Well said! LMM

2009-10-15T10:41:28.945-04:00

Well said!

LMM

Great post Judy and as everyone has mentioned at t...

2009-10-06T19:12:31.810-04:00

Great post Judy and as everyone has mentioned at the perfect time. last week I mentioned to one of my DP that lil Johnny was throwing his food on the floor, I told them what I did, had the child clean it up first time give another mini plate, clean it up second time and that was it for meal time. 30 min later lil Johnny wanted to eat and no food went on the floor. The DP thought it was a great idea. Two days no food on the floor. I had another family who was horified that I had their child clean up, mom had told me "its your job to clean up after the kids, that is what I pay you for" That family is no longer in my care.

DCMOM

Thanks Marilyn - I'll go and read that post no...

2009-10-06T18:04:28.792-04:00

Thanks Marilyn - I'll go and read that post now! (dare I tell that same mom that little Johnny isn't interested in his soother any more either - I'd better not!!

Oh my Judy! Great post - every example you have us...

2009-10-06T15:08:16.168-04:00

Oh my Judy! Great post - every example you have used, I have run across in my 5+ yrs of childcare as well!!

And Mary, Judy wrote a post on 'fudging the truth' (aka lying) to dc parents. Sounds like the family you're dealing with might need the technicoloured dreamworld version of events still!

I'm not familiar with the Dr. you mentioned. I will have to google him and see if our local library has any of his materials. I have one mom that complains constantly about the fight with putting jr. to bed. She's asked my advice and only follows it for a night or two before she gives up and goes back to their old routine. Isn't that the definition of insanity? Maybe if the advice came from someone with 'DR' in front of their name, she'll stick with it. If not, her loss... not mine. Her kid sleeps, eats and plays well here.

High Five Judy!

So very true. there are so many times I wish paren...

2009-10-06T15:00:30.424-04:00

So very true. there are so many times I wish parents woul djust take what i say to heart.But really, when you think about it, how can you really blame them. I have one set that has asked me repeatedly not to force there 3 yo to nap. They can't in their wildest dreams imagine that the same child that screams/kicks/fights etc at home could be the same child who at my house lays out his own mat, gets his blanket and is out in 2 seconds. They can't even conceive that getting the 4 yo who takes 30 minutes to dress herself in the morning to put on her shoes may be as simple as asking. Nope, they don't get it. And you know what, i'm kinda happy that they don't, because it means that when me with the kids they think that I must have some kind of super power and you know, i think they may just be right :0)

Another great post Judy - Well I would consider my...

2009-10-06T14:50:05.532-04:00

Another great post Judy - Well I would consider myself a seasoned veteran with 14 years experience in this field. Yes I have obtained an ECE diploma (that was 30 years ago) I'll bet (as the others have said) so much has changed - I don't display it at my entrance as I choose to say my experience is much more up-to-date anyway.
I happened to announce about 1 month ago that I haven't taken little Johnny's favourite sleep comfort toys out of his bag and he doesn't seem to miss them so they are no longer required to bring them! I couldn't tell mom how proud of this little guy I was to accomplish such a milestone! WELL - Mom spoke to me last night and said to re-introduce the sleep toys to him! Why I asked: because she wants it to be her choice when to take them away! - WHAT?
I said that's against my better judgement and with my experience that he would probably regress! She didn't care! So sad it is.

I am on the Dean's list at the SCHOOL OF HARD ...

2009-10-06T14:26:48.785-04:00

I am on the Dean's list at the SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS and boy what a degree I have now after 14 years. I wouldn't keep my mouth shut in class, I'd get up and teach the class!

Yep, Qwerty...I get it. I too am not great with ke...

2009-10-06T13:54:43.547-04:00

Yep, Qwerty...I get it. I too am not great with keeping my mouth shut! LOL! Hence the reason for this blog!

I just accepted my 60th child into care last week!...

2009-10-06T13:47:36.911-04:00

I just accepted my 60th child into care last week! I have 1/2 of an outdated ECE degree. When asked what I needed to finish it, I was told I would need to start over as so much has changed with the field and the courses that I took are no longer valid. I was so discouraged - I would love to have *something* on paper, but don't have the time nor do I believe fully in the course anyway (which is why I didn't finish). I think I would rock the boat too much sitting in on classes and challenging beliefs - I wouldn't be able to keep my mouth shut! I deserve a flippin honourary degree, but I don't see that on my wall any time soon.

Qwerty

Timing is everything, and you Judy have excellent ...

2009-10-06T13:43:31.601-04:00

Timing is everything, and you Judy have excellent timing, and everything is so true. I often feel like you must be a fly on the wall at my house. You always seem to post about what's happening here.

I love this post! I often offer my advice and add,...

2009-10-06T13:28:48.417-04:00

I love this post! I often offer my advice and add,.. but what do I know, I just work here. laundryduchess