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Blackcat31 08:58 AM 11-04-2010
I have notice a repeated frustration with providers and parents not seeing each others points of view. I am sure this does not cover all bases, but I have been putting this little sheet in everyone's folders/cubbies annually for a few years now and I have gotten feedback from parents saying, "Wow, I have never looked at it from your viewpoint before". Like I said, it doesn't solve everyones problems, but it helps get parents to see where we are coming from! So I thought I'd share....

TIDBITS PROVIDERS WISH PARENTS KNEW
Your child talks to me during the day.
Teach your child to be responsible for their actions, not make excuses.
Teach your child to be truthful.
Teach your child to be respectful of others. (the person, their belongings, their feelings etc)

I expect your child to act their age……you should too.
I can tell if you are enforcing or following up on notes and letters home, curriculum etc.

Taking care of your child during business hours is my job………
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BentleysBands 10:22 AM 11-04-2010
Love it!!!
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MommyMuffin 10:27 AM 11-04-2010
Very good! I would never have the guts to give that to a parent though.

something else I would add...if you want to change your drop off or pick up time please talk to me about it before coming 1/2 hour early.
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boysx5 10:42 AM 11-04-2010
thats great
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AfterSchoolMom 10:46 AM 11-04-2010
I love it, but do wonder if you've ever had a parent get angry at receiving this? I've had a few in the past who would.
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DanceMom 10:46 AM 11-04-2010
Pretty much sums it ALLLL up - everything I would LOVE to say to all my parents but would never have the guts to do so !
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Blackcat31 12:01 PM 11-04-2010
Originally Posted by AfterSchoolMom:
I love it, but do wonder if you've ever had a parent get angry at receiving this? I've had a few in the past who would.
I've never had anyone say anything about it but I do know one dcm was sort of mad but it was only because she was the offender and knew I was right. She was asking me to be flexible for her but didn't want to be flexible for me. (She wanted me to stay 1 hour later after closing for her 2 to 3 nights per week but didn't want to pay more than my daily rate.)
I think if I said those things outloud they would think I was pointing fingers, but if it is given with other correspondence and curriculum notes, it goes over better. I also put it on cute little stationary. (It must ease the harshness....)
I think next year I am just going to put it in as the last page to my handbook.
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momma2girls 02:28 PM 11-04-2010
I love all of this. I wish I had enough guts to post this or put it in a newsletter!! LOL!!!
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Abigail 11:10 PM 11-04-2010
Did you put this all together yourself or find it on a web site? I think it would be cute yet a good idea to have on a semi-regular basis...maybe a few different versions to hand out twice a year, lol.
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Crystal 07:37 AM 11-05-2010
lol! do you mind if I share this elsewhere? too funny!
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Blackcat31 07:39 AM 11-05-2010
I collected the little tidbits from all over but put it together myself...everyone is welcome to use any or all of it...the more parents we can "educate" the better!!! LOL!
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MarinaVanessa 07:46 AM 11-05-2010
Well I am in the process of re-doing my handbook and I think I'll use this and do just what was suggested and have it as the last page of my handbook ... or first . There's lots of things on the list that I could deffinetely use with minimal changes. Thanks. I think it's an awsome list.
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Cat Herder 05:40 PM 01-09-2012
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
Your child’s behavior is NOT a reflection of your parenting skills….…how you handle the misbehavior is.
I LOVE this one!!! It is the point I was trying to get across before.
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MyKzooFamily 05:46 PM 01-09-2012
Very cute! I think I will put that in my binder. It is a little more forward than I am, but to be honest, if I'm going to think it in my head ALL the time, they might as well have it on paper so I don't have to say it!
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Blackcat31 07:11 PM 01-09-2012
Originally Posted by Catherder:
I LOVE this one!!! It is the point I was trying to get across before.
Yes, it is my favorite too!

Originally Posted by MyKzooFamily:
Very cute! I think I will put that in my binder. It is a little more forward than I am, but to be honest, if I'm going to think it in my head ALL the time, they might as well have it on paper so I don't have to say it!
oh trust me, if you do this job long enough you will eventually have to write it AND say it...
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