How to NICELY, and GENTLY Get Parents to Pick Up and LEAVE

[Laurel]

Have a giant flashing arrow sign drop from the ceiling pointing to the doorway, while an announcement plays in the daycare announcing "Attention the daycare is closing in 5 minutes, will all remaining parents please escort your children to the nearest exit. Thank you, and have a good night!"

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[Unregistered]

Yeah, I'm honestly not okay with the breastfeed til they're in kindergarten thing. I honestly think they should start transitioning at about 6 to 8 months. Food is going to start being the main source of their nutrition the rest of their lives! I just don't think it's needed for their growth and development, it's time to cut the cord, I just don't think it's good for a child's independence. And I find a toddler acting like a baby not easy to deal with.

I don't want to open a can of worms with this statement.

So since formula is worse for babies than breastmilk, do you think they should start transitioning at 4 to 6 months or something?

[MunchkinWrangler]

So since formula is worse for babies than breastmilk, do you think they should start transitioning at 4 to 6 months or something?

Don't even start with the formula is bad argument with me. Because we in America have an option to feed our children if our bodies can't so no I don't believe whichever method is best or worst.

I truly believe that unless you are a stay at home mom, you should teach your infant to bottle feed because how the hell do you expect anyone else to feed your child while your gone? Whip out their own? Also, I never said not to feed breastmilk, this can be done as long as the mother wants or physically can. Some people who work extensive schedules find it hard to keep having to pump and want to stop for that reason alone. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THIS!!!! The act of breastfeeding an older child, IMO, inhibits them becoming more independent and wanting to suckle at inappropriate times. I have had holdouts in which I have to send baby home because they want the breast instead of the bottle. I believe it's inappropriate for a toddler to suck on a bottle or breast as they should be on a cup and eating table food. That is all.

[Crystal]

Don't even start with the formula is bad argument with me. Because we in America have an option to feed our children if our bodies can't so no I don't believe whichever method is best or worst.

I truly believe that unless you are a stay at home mom, you should teach your infant to bottle feed because how the hell do you expect anyone else to feed your child while your gone? Whip out their own? Also, I never said not to feed breastmilk, this can be done as long as the mother wants or physically can. Some people who work extensive schedules find it hard to keep having to pump and want to stop for that reason alone. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THIS!!!! The act of breastfeeding an older child, IMO, inhibits them becoming more independent and wanting to suckle at inappropriate times. I have had holdouts in which I have to send baby home because they want the breast instead of the bottle. I believe it's inappropriate for a toddler to suck on a bottle or breast as they should be on a cup and eating table food. That is all.

Wow! This thread took an entirely different turn than I was expecting! :confused::confused::confused:

[daycare]

Wow! This thread took an entirely different turn than I was expecting! :confused::confused::confused:

I dont like popcorn and ran out of hummus. so don't go there...

[Crystal]

I dont like popcorn and ran out of hummus. so don't go there...

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[lovemykidstoo]

I dont like popcorn and ran out of hummus. so don't go there...

WHAT YOU DON'T LIKE POPCORN??? Now that is a horrible thing. bwahahahahah! Sorry just trying to lighten the mood. I think popcorn should be in it's own foodgroup because I love it that much haha

[MunchkinWrangler]

OMG! I'm sorry! I had a slight back and forth about the topic of a mom of the OP who is also breastfeeding at the end of her shift with a PP and someone, probably a troll I should know better, made it out to be something it wasn't.

I honestly could care less what people do with their children but I felt the need to defend myself. Long week! I guess sometimes I write too matter of fact.

I apologize! LOL!

[Blackcat31]

WHAT YOU DON'T LIKE POPCORN??? Now that is a horrible thing. bwahahahahah! Sorry just trying to lighten the mood. I think popcorn should be in it's own foodgroup because I love it that much haha

x's 100000000

I would die without popcorn.

[daycare]

x's 100000000

I would die without popcorn.

What is it about popcorn. Lol
Maybe it's an American thing like apple pie.

[lovemykidstoo]

x's 100000000

I would die without popcorn.

me too

[MotherNature]

Hope it works for you! happyface

I just addressed this (chatting at pick up) in a recent memo/newsletter to all my families.

It's not identical to your situation, but here's my verbiage:

• I am more than happy to discuss your child’s development here, however, if you require more than a brief daily conversation about your child, I suggest making an appointment outside daycare hours or sending me an email regarding your concerns. As I’m sure you’re aware, pick up and drop off time can be quite chaotic and my focus needs to be on the children that are still in my care instead of at the front door. Please make both pick up and drop off time as brief as possible. It is less stressful for your child, for myself and for the other children present.

perfection

[valyrian]

Hope it works for you! happyface

I just addressed this (chatting at pick up) in a recent memo/newsletter to all my families.

It's not identical to your situation, but here's my verbiage:

• I am more than happy to discuss your child’s development here, however, if you require more than a brief daily conversation about your child, I suggest making an appointment outside daycare hours or sending me an email regarding your concerns. As I’m sure you’re aware, pick up and drop off time can be quite chaotic and my focus needs to be on the children that are still in my care instead of at the front door. Please make both pick up and drop off time as brief as possible. It is less stressful for your child, for myself and for the other children present.

This note is terrific. It's exactly how I'd recommend handling it. The director at our school is always friendly and warm but when it comes to schedules and making the school run smoothly, she's straight to the point.

Some parents respect it more than others, and sometimes it takes more than one memo, but it usually does the trick.