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My 4 year old wont sleep!!!
My DS is also an early riser. Does she have a good wind-down period before bed? (bath, reading, etc.). Also if her room is too...
My DS is also an early riser. Does she have a good wind-down period before bed? (bath, reading, etc.). Also if her room is too bright, that could be keeping her up later. With DS we read before bed and sometimes if he's not that tired, I'll turn out his light, tuck him in, and then tell him a story, talk quietly, or we close our eyes and listen to cars outside. We live in a residential neighbour so there isn't crazy traffic. The idea is to be as quiet as possible and try to picture what kind of vehicle it is and what colour, etc. It really relaxes him and then I leave him to continue after I'm gone.
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Waterproof sandals for toddlers
I bought Croc style shoes for DDs at Walmart and they wear a toddler size 5. They are really cute and under $10! ...
I bought Croc style shoes for DDs at Walmart and they wear a toddler size 5. They are really cute and under $10!
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Anyone know how to find a 'work from home' job?
I know some aren't scams but a lot of them are sketchy. A lot of the legitimate ones will require some type of training or...
I know some aren't scams but a lot of them are sketchy. A lot of the legitimate ones will require some type of training or pre-existing credentials. Avoid anything related to jewellery-making (majority are scams) or compensation based on getting others to join/sign-up (pyramid scheme).
I like transcription work and there are courses you can take online to be a certified transcriptionist and you can do this job from home. Once certified you would get tapes from medical professionals and transcribe with a dictaphone. I used to transcribe legal work when I worked in the private sector and I liked it.
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Strangers Taking Pictures of your Kids??
Wicked I didn't get the impression that she was working for the media. It was really brief but I did get a good look at...
Wicked I didn't get the impression that she was working for the media. It was really brief but I did get a good look at her and I saw her camera. She didn't have the kind of camera that media people tend to have and you're right, media usually have a badge of some kind. She just looked like a normal person. Well, a normal person who likes to take pictures of random toddlers!
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Strangers Taking Pictures of your Kids??
Has this ever happened to you? Yesterday we were enjoying a beautiful Mother's Day at the Tulip Festival. We were taking a short break and...
Has this ever happened to you?
Yesterday we were enjoying a beautiful Mother's Day at the Tulip Festival. We were taking a short break and a woman came up and leaned towards DDs stroller and took their picture! She never even said "hi" to us or asked our permission. DH and I were stunned but she was gone before we could even say anything. And I'm not even sure what I would have said in the moment; I'm still a bit shocked that it happened.
Ok so I admit they were looking extra cute yesterday and yes I get that twins seem to draw people in but really? Take my daughters' picture without asking or even speaking to us? She gave me the briefest of nods but that was AFTER she'd already leaned in towards them and taken their photo and I looked at her with what must have been a stunned look. Then she quickly disappeared in the crowd of people.
Thoughts?? I don't know what to think...feeling a little shocked still, and slightly...violated?...and a bit whatever no big deal. This is a new one for us.
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Recommendation for 5 year old toys/movies and
My DS is 5. He loves Lego (the regular kind for 'big kids'). He has Lego City, Lego Star Wars, and first builder's sets. He...
My DS is 5. He loves Lego (the regular kind for 'big kids'). He has Lego City, Lego Star Wars, and first builder's sets. He also has several Lego Minifigures which he loves to mix and match.
He also loves playing with figurines - spiderman, batman, ninja turtles, GI Joes. He has a Scooby Doo Haunted House with figurines that he really likes. He has a few Playmobile Sets that he still plays with quite a bit (farm, police station, wild animal rescue centre, pirate set).
He also loves chapter books and magazines. Right now he's into A to Z Mysteries, Magic Treehouse, Geronimo Stilton. He has a subscription to Big Backyard Magazine (Can Wildlife Foundation).
He not into watching movies as much anymore. He used to love Cars, Finding Nemo, Robots but he never asks to watch them anymore. He doesn't watch a lot of tv but he likes Treehouse, Scooby Doo, Transformers, Ninjago...typical 'boy' shows LOL.
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Picking a mattress for a big boy bed?
We bought DS a foam mattress from IKEA. We're really happy with it and the quality is great for an inexpensive mattress (it was around...
We bought DS a foam mattress from IKEA. We're really happy with it and the quality is great for an inexpensive mattress (it was around $100).
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What do you do when....??
We use a stroller or wagon when we're out. If the girl's are out, they have to hold someone's hand and walk nicely. If they...
We use a stroller or wagon when we're out. If the girl's are out, they have to hold someone's hand and walk nicely. If they start running away and things are getting out of hand they go back in the stroller. This doesn't always go over well but I figure they have to learn. Better early than later on when they're bigger and stronger!
DS is 5 so he's well past the age for that stuff. But I remember he was totally a runner and we had to work at it with him and be really consistent. By the summer he turned 2.5 he wasn't running off anymore. He still got resistent at times and then, like others, it was the football hold, or my personal favourite the flying-position-crotch-scoop.
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Ottawa Moms - Midway
We've taken DS there a few times since he was 3 years old and he's always had a blast. We had his 5th birthday party...
We've taken DS there a few times since he was 3 years old and he's always had a blast. We had his 5th birthday party at the new location. I prefer the old location as it was more open and visually appealing but the new location still has lots of games, a great jungle gym, the bumper cars, bumper boats, and there are outdoor activities in the summer.
I would also recommend Funhaven in Nepean (near IKEA off Pinecrest).
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Tks, will see what happens but I've got my username so I can post over there too. I haven't really been an active poster for...
Tks, will see what happens but I've got my username so I can post over there too. I haven't really been an active poster for a long time and have been gone for long periods. Can someone fill me in on why BB and the rest of WB split??
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My 6 year old doesn't sleep at night!
My DS is similar too, although he goes to sleep ok at night but wakes very early most days, regardless of what time he went...
My DS is similar too, although he goes to sleep ok at night but wakes very early most days, regardless of what time he went to bed. So it's hard for us to let him stay up later, even on special occasions because we know that he will be overtired and grumpy the next day and we ALL pay for it! DS goes to bed at 7:30 most nights and is up by 6AM, give or take, even on weekends and sometimes he's up earlier than that.
For us, the solution, if you can call it that, has not been to somehow try to get him to sleep in later (because he just can't at this point) but to set some rules about what he's allowed and not allowed to do when he wakes up early. We also have rules re: bedtime but like I said, he is generally ok about bedtimes and falls asleep quickly most nights.
We have blinds and darkening curtains on his bedroom window so his room is dark. This really helps -- does your DS's room have the same? If not, that's the first thing I'd do. As for falling asleep, DS will sometimes go to bed with a small flashlight and some books. He also likes to play this little game we came up with. He'll lie down in bed, close his eyes and listen for cars outside. We're in a residential neighbourhood so there are cars but breaks in between. The game is to picture what colour and make the car is. This is relaxing for him and helps him wind down.
As for morning, we have some rules: He's never allowed to open his sisters' door and he must be quiet in the morning (DDs sleep in later than DS). It comes down to respecting his family and that we don't want to be up at 6AM on a Saturday. It's ok if he wants to be up at that time and I found it's led to us having some good discussions about why it's important to respect others and also how other people may need more sleep, and I think he's old enough now to get this. He's done well with it but he still bugs me and DH sometimes but will usually go off to his room and play quietly until we're all ready to get up.
He has figurines and books in his room he has a Nintendo DS that he can play weekend mornings. Sometimes he will go down and play in the family room but he usually stays in his room. No running or loud talking in the morning. Of course, he doesn't always follow the rules but I'd say 90% of the time he does. When he doesn't, there are consequences and we follow through.
Good luck!! HTH a little!
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What music to download for a 6 year old?
DS is 5. He likes all the top hits music on Hot 89.9. They have a website that you could check out. So basically: Rihanna,...
DS is 5. He likes all the top hits music on Hot 89.9. They have a website that you could check out. So basically: Rihanna, LMFAO, Katy Perry, Maroon 5/Adam Levine, Flo Rida, The Wanted, Nicki Minaj, Gotye, Gym Class Heroes, J-Lo, Pitbull, and many more.
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Chewing Things?
His teacher has given him a "busy ball" for when they're sitting at circle time and she said it's helping (he was picking at the...
His teacher has given him a "busy ball" for when they're sitting at circle time and she said it's helping (he was picking at the tape that sections off squares of the carpet) The busy ball is a spiky ball with soft spikes, basically gives him something to fiddle with and some sensory input. I also gave him two elastic hair bands for his wrist so he can play with them, twist them, and if he feels like chewing/biting something to try to remember to bite/chew the hair bands instead. He seems happy with this and showed his teacher what he calls his "busy bands" and she thought it was a great idea.
I think I scared myself a bit by reading online (not always the best place to get info!) and started thinking PICA but I think it's just a phase he's going through and he is fidgety in general. So am I so it's no wonder!
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"You don't have a Daddy"
I would also explain that the boy does have a daddy. Has the boy's mother told him that his daddy is in heaven? If so,...
I would also explain that the boy does have a daddy. Has the boy's mother told him that his daddy is in heaven? If so, then this is also what I would tell my DS. I would explain that the other boy's daddy is watching them from heaven and he's with the angels (keep it simple).
Maybe the boy is calling your DH "Daddy" because that's what your DS calls him? Does this boy even know your DH's name? As an example, my DDs point to random males and call out "Daddy!". They know who THEIR daddy is but they think of all men as "daddies" at this age. So they mean he is "a daddy", not necessarily theirs. Maybe this is the case here??
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Chewing Things?
He just saw the dentist on Saturday and we looked at his dental x-rays. They didn't mention any molars coming in. They said his 12-year...
He just saw the dentist on Saturday and we looked at his dental x-rays. They didn't mention any molars coming in. They said his 12-year molars were at the budding stage (normal). These are totally under the gums. And the adult teeth were all below the baby teeth. Everything looked good, all was normal, no cavities either.
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Chewing Things?
In the past 6 months, DS has started this habit of chewing random things. This has extended to school as well and his teacher wrote...
In the past 6 months, DS has started this habit of chewing random things. This has extended to school as well and his teacher wrote me about it. For awhile he was chewing his shirt sleeves and then he stopped but he did it one day last week. He takes small pieces off these animal erasers at school to chew on - he might be swallowing those pieces, I don't know. He has also done this with paper and sticky tack on the wall at school. He was caught chewing foam-type stamps on the way to assembly last week. He's not swallowing or eating the items but he is chewing. At his daycare, he chewed on the outdoor chalk 2 weeks ago and we talked about it and I don't think he did it again. A few weeks before, I caught him with some tiny stones in his mouth he had picked out of sand at the park. He was not swallowing them but said they felt good on his teeth. He loves chewing on ice, snow, he will constantly try to eat snow outside, although he will stay away from the dirty snow.
We don't give him gum, so I have no idea if this would make a difference in his apparent desire to chew.
I read up a bit on it and it's sounding like PICA but I don't think he's swallowing these things. He otherwise has a normal appetite and normal tastes. No major food aversions or weird food cravings. The little I found online seemed to say that it's not treatable and childhood PICA is treated from a behavioural standpoint and the majority will outgrow it.
Also, I chewed objects as well as a child. I remember chewing on (and even eating) erasers. I chewed other objects as well (never small stones or chalk though). Even now, I chew pens at work and bite my hangnails.
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WWYD - JK allowed to go without lunch -- UPDATED
Since the teacher doesn't want to address it, I would contact the VP or principal (whoever is more involved with the parents - in our...
Since the teacher doesn't want to address it, I would contact the VP or principal (whoever is more involved with the parents - in our school it's the VP). If they took your cash but there was a mistake in putting your son on the list, it might happen again because don't you pay up front for several pizza days? So I'd be concerned about this.
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How to instill a love of learning?
Reading to your kids every day is a good foundation to start with. Being an active and bonded family also helps your kids to be...
Reading to your kids every day is a good foundation to start with. Being an active and bonded family also helps your kids to be more aware of the world around them, appreciate nature, lead to questions about the world around them. Expose them to many different places and cultures -- you don't even need to leave your city to do this - you can go to the museum, attend different cultural activities in your city/town. We read to our kids every day, have tonnes of books, and DS and I go to the library together every couple of weeks. We go on family outings and love being outdoors. I try to see learning opportunities when we're out together.
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Fears of a 4 1/2 year old
How does she feel about kittens and puppies? She might not feel as threatened with a smaller animal that is a bit more playful and...
How does she feel about kittens and puppies? She might not feel as threatened with a smaller animal that is a bit more playful and friendly.
I agree about the mascot and seeing an empty costume and someone getting dressed into one. You could also encourage dress-up play at home to help overcome this.
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Before/After school care on school grounds
I registered DS for the B/A school program for his school when he was 2 years old. Thought I was ahead of the game. He...
I registered DS for the B/A school program for his school when he was 2 years old. Thought I was ahead of the game. He didn't make it in the B/A program for JK -- turns out he wasn't even close. Doesn't look like he'll make it in the program for SK either. I registered DDs when they were infants and they probably won't make it either! But by then it'll be full-day JK so we might not need the B/A anyway.
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Re: stupid Ipod question
I have tonnes of apps and like a PP said, only 1 or 2 apps require WIFI in order to work. Some apps really suck...
I have tonnes of apps and like a PP said, only 1 or 2 apps require WIFI in order to work. Some apps really suck the battery life though so keep an eye on that!
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Re: Victoria Stafford Case?? Anyone following?
I've been following this case intently since Victoria went missing in Woodstock. It really struck a chord with me because Victoria was the same age...
I've been following this case intently since Victoria went missing in Woodstock. It really struck a chord with me because Victoria was the same age as my niece when she disappeared in 2009.
I've been following the Twitter feeds every day of Rafferty's trial so far. It's been really hard to look at sometimes and it's been on my mind a lot. I'm following it partly out of respect for this beautiful little girl and that I don't want to forget what happened to her and I feel like I need to understand (but those answers may never come).
I was curious about what possible defence Rafferty's team could come up with and now we know what it is. He won't walk out of court regardless but they're clearly looking for a much lesser conviction. A really key piece is whether the Crown has enough for the jury to find him guilty of sexual assault. If they can prove that, it's enough for a finding of first-degree murder. If the evidence is not enough for him to be found guilty of sexual assault causing bodily harm, then he could be found guilty of a lesser offence of manslaughter, which idea disgusts me and I'm praying that doesn't happen.
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Scooter - 2-Wheel or 3-Wheel
Is there a much greater risk of injury with a 2-wheel scooter? DS can be clumsy, and reckless...quite the combo! ...
Is there a much greater risk of injury with a 2-wheel scooter? DS can be clumsy, and reckless...quite the combo!
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Scooter - 2-Wheel or 3-Wheel
Do your LO's wear a helmet? ...
Do your LO's wear a helmet?
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Gift for 12 year old girl?
My niece is 11...she loves getting ITunes cards ($$); nail kits with the nail appliques; art supplies; lip gloss; Make-Your-Own kits like bath bombs, lip...
My niece is 11...she loves getting ITunes cards ($$); nail kits with the nail appliques; art supplies; lip gloss; Make-Your-Own kits like bath bombs, lip gloss, etc.; Joshua Perets clothes; short socks; PJ bottoms; slippers.
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Scooter - 2-Wheel or 3-Wheel
We're getting DS a scooter for Easter. He turned 5 last month so I'm not sure if I should get him a 2-wheel or a...
We're getting DS a scooter for Easter. He turned 5 last month so I'm not sure if I should get him a 2-wheel or a 3-wheel scooter. The 3-wheel scooters look a bit young for him and the 2-wheel scooters will have a bit of a learning curve for him since he's never had one before. Seems like he's right in the middle and we could go either way.
What should I get?
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Appropriate TV shows for 5 year olds
DS likes Teletoon Retro...My Pet Monster, Scooby Doo, Casper the Friendly Ghost, Inspector Gadget, Garfield, Smurfs, Carebears. Lots of goodies there. Maybe it's a sign...
DS likes Teletoon Retro...My Pet Monster, Scooby Doo, Casper the Friendly Ghost, Inspector Gadget, Garfield, Smurfs, Carebears. Lots of goodies there.
Maybe it's a sign that I'm old but I find the retro shows from when I was a kid are SO much better than most of the shows on YTV, etc. DS prefers them too.
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2.5 Year Old Independence and Attention
Just keep encouraging. DS was independent from an early age and my one DD is very independant at 19 months. Other DD comes to us...
Just keep encouraging. DS was independent from an early age and my one DD is very independant at 19 months. Other DD comes to us a lot more, wants to be picked up, while we can't even pick up the other one because she wants to do her own thing. So we're encouraging DD and sometimes I just can't pick her up or entertain her. Sometimes I need to make dinner or attend to one of the other kids and she doesn't always like it, but she's gotten better about it. Some kids need a little more encouragement to develop independent play but just remind yourself that it's ok for you to be busy sometimes. Being a mom involves a lot of multi-tasking!
When DS was younger and with DDs now, we'll give them little jobs to do to occupy them. Like go find such and such a thing from your toy box. Or we'll set them up at the table with crayons and paper. Or we'll give them a little snack. Put on the radio so it's not so quiet. That sort of thing.
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What age to start with utensils?
We started giving DDs a fork around their first birthday and they mastered that well before the spoon. Now at 19 months they are pretty...
We started giving DDs a fork around their first birthday and they mastered that well before the spoon. Now at 19 months they are pretty good with the spoon too.
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Oregano Oil - Application and Dosage?
Is that for DS and DDs too? And can they take it orally or just on the skin (soles of feet) and in the bath?...
Is that for DS and DDs too? And can they take it orally or just on the skin (soles of feet) and in the bath?
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Oregano Oil - Application and Dosage?
I think there have been posts on here about oregano oil in the past but I can't seem to find any of them. Any of...
I think there have been posts on here about oregano oil in the past but I can't seem to find any of them.
Any of you use oregano oil with your LOs? I bought some, the kind that's diluted with olive oil, and I've taken it orally for myself when I've felt a cold coming on. I've heard for children that they shouldn't take it orally. DH and I have been feeling something coming on so we rubbed one drop on the sole of each girl's foot this morning. I had also heard we could put a few drops in the bathwater since it's absorbed through the skin? How many drops would I put in?
For DS, he's 5 - can he take it by mouth (mixed in a drink or something). If so, how many drops? I give myself 5 drops or .25 ML.
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Survivor tonight!! Feb 15 (**Spoilers**)
Thanks Mariel! Looks like an interesting group. Are they not bringing two people back from previous seasons? I kinda liked it the last two seasons!...
Thanks Mariel! Looks like an interesting group.
Are they not bringing two people back from previous seasons? I kinda liked it the last two seasons!
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Survivor tonight!! Feb 15 (**Spoilers**)
Survivor One World is on tonight!! Are you tuning in? What do you think of the new set up of having everyone together in the...
Survivor One World is on tonight!! Are you tuning in? What do you think of the new set up of having everyone together in the same camp? I think it's going to change the game quite a bit and make this one very interesting! I know nothing about who the new survivors are and I have no idea who's returning or if they're even doing that again. If so, who do you think might come back?
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Anyone watching The Voice?
I'm watching it again. They have some really talented singers this season. I love the judge interactions too. I didn't know who Blake was before...
I'm watching it again. They have some really talented singers this season. I love the judge interactions too. I didn't know who Blake was before this but I really like him!!
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The "I LIKE BOOK"
That's a great idea! ...
That's a great idea!
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JK - What do kids actually learn...
Letters - uppercase and lowercase. They have a letter of the week. Letter sounds and sight words Patterns Cutting and pasting Colouring in the lines...
Letters - uppercase and lowercase. They have a letter of the week.
Letter sounds and sight words
Patterns
Cutting and pasting
Colouring in the lines
Tracing lines
Social - lining up, sitting nicely, keeping hands to self, respect for self and others
Motor Skills - dressing and undressing their own winter clothes, zippers, buttons
They borrow a new book from the library once a week, each child has show and tell once a week, and they have gym and music days as well.
DS is half day JK and I wish it was full day. I have friends whose children are in full-day JK and I don't care what anyone says, they ARE doing/learning more! How could they not, they are at school with their peers the entire day...in our case as an example, DS spends the rest of his day at a small home daycare.
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Walking Dead - Feb 12 **spoilers**
Yup Laurie is stupid. She gave Rick hell for running off and then left by herself and she didn't even know where she was going....
Yup Laurie is stupid. She gave Rick hell for running off and then left by herself and she didn't even know where she was going. Do you think she's going to lose the baby?
Nope, I wasn't surprised that Rick did it, I kinda thought it was headed in that direction. And Rick is a cop, he's probably shot and killed before. The guy made a grab for his gun and Rick beat him to it...instinct would have kicked in there with the training he's had. I wonder how it would have played out if Shane had been with them?
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Walking Dead - Feb 12 **spoilers**
I watched the episode and I PVR'd Talking Dead because I didn't want to wait an hour for it. I think we can discuss the...
I watched the episode and I PVR'd Talking Dead because I didn't want to wait an hour for it.
I think we can discuss the episode since it aired last night. Well SPOILERS if you haven't watched the newest episode.
I found myself wanting a bit more from last night's episode. I guess I felt like I had eagerly waiting all this time and then....nothing really happened. Hershel had an epiphany and sulked off, Shane continued to be angry, Glen and his girlfriend became more of an item, people are grieving. But the bar scene was cool...I totally saw that happening and then it did.
Interesting that Dale is onto Shane and is convinced that Shane killed Otis. I wonder how those two are going to play out....
Still a great show and I'm so glad it's back! Disappointed there are only 5 more episodes left!! I hope they leave the farm though. Although now I guess their whole plan will be changed if those drifters were telling the truth.
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Before/after school care. What are you doing?
DS will still only be half days in SK (boo!!) so we'll still need a full daycare spot for him. And DDs will continue full-time...
DS will still only be half days in SK (boo!!) so we'll still need a full daycare spot for him. And DDs will continue full-time at their current daycare. Once DDs start JK they'll be going full-day and we'll just need someone to pick up the kids at the bus stop 2x/week after school so we're hoping to make arrangements with a neighbourhood teen or something like that.
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How long does your 5-6 year old sleep @ night?
DS goes to bed at 7:30 and usually wakes up around 6:00-6:30. ...
DS goes to bed at 7:30 and usually wakes up around 6:00-6:30.
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spin: what time does your kid go to sleep?
DS is in bed by 7:30 and he falls asleep before 8PM. DDs go to bed at 7PM. ...
DS is in bed by 7:30 and he falls asleep before 8PM. DDs go to bed at 7PM.
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The River
I'll continue watching it for a bit. It may take some time to get its footing so I'm interested to see how it goes. It...
I'll continue watching it for a bit. It may take some time to get its footing so I'm interested to see how it goes. It has a Lost vibe to it, which I don't dislike. And I remember when Lost first started, there was some hokey stuff - like the shaking in the forest, the black smoke, the mysterious hatches, the whole Dharma thing. And it turned out to be an awesome show...before the storyline got overly complicated!
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New Daycare *UPDATE*
Thanks for the replies so far. DCP #2 will not be taking on any more kids since she is allowed a max of 5 children...
Thanks for the replies so far. DCP #2 will not be taking on any more kids since she is allowed a max of 5 children as per the daycare policy. I was thinking the same as you that the activities in general would be more age-appropriate for DS with the two other kids being 3.5 and almost 4, as opposed to daycare #1 where a lot of her attention would be focussed on the two toddlers.
He's meeting with daycare #2 tonight and I'm hoping it goes well.
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Vasectomy AND Tubal Ligation....Overkill?
If you're not concerned with the recovery period and it will give you peace of mind, then go for it. I had a tubal ligation...
If you're not concerned with the recovery period and it will give you peace of mind, then go for it.
I had a tubal ligation done during the c-section with my twins. DH has not gotten a vasectomy and it's not necessary at this point. If it was the other way around, I don't think I would volunteer for the tubal for myself but that's just me. I know quite a few people whose husbands have had it (vasectomy) done and there have been no pregnancies. How common is it for a woman to get pregnant after her husband's vasectomy? I know it can happen but are the numbers high?
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how to handle possessiveness
It's totally normal developmentally. Kids this age can get really attached to things that they perceive as theirs. Have you talked to him about it?...
It's totally normal developmentally. Kids this age can get really attached to things that they perceive as theirs. Have you talked to him about it? Maybe you could prepare him ahead of time before the next visit and explain that the rug is for everyone and if someone else sits on the snake that it's ok and he can choose a new spot. Try to encourage him to pick a new spot each time. Or maybe make a game out of it, so on one visit he will sit on a part of the rug with the colour, say yellow, and then you'll pick a new colour for next time.
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New Daycare *UPDATE*
I did meet with both but DS has not met them yet. Maybe once he does, that will help my decision. I found they were...
I did meet with both but DS has not met them yet. Maybe once he does, that will help my decision. I found they were both similar...they are on the same street and they are friends.
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The River
I think it looks awesome! I hope I'm not disappointed! I'll be watching tonight for sure ...
I think it looks awesome! I hope I'm not disappointed! I'll be watching tonight for sure
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New Daycare *UPDATE*
Neither are centres, they are licensed home daycares. I know a centre would be good for him but I have had zero luck in getting...
Neither are centres, they are licensed home daycares. I know a centre would be good for him but I have had zero luck in getting him into the school daycare - despite being on the list more than 2 years ahead of time!! There is only one other centre that is within the school zone and he's on a wait list which I doubt he'll get in because I've heard that's it's a very long wait.
For the bus, he would be coming home with two other school-aged children that go to the same daycare. But going to school at 12:00 he would be getting on by himself - eek!! I'm not too worried about DS being nervous but I'm nervous!
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New Daycare *UPDATE*
Oh and if it makes any difference, Daycare 1 and 2 are on the same street. Daycare 1 has: 2 x 20-month babies 1 child...
Oh and if it makes any difference, Daycare 1 and 2 are on the same street.
Daycare 1 has:
2 x 20-month babies
1 child who will be 3 in June
1 child who is 3.3 years
DCP's 7 and 10 year old (same school as DS)
She has been doing it longer and has a good relationship with the daycare agency we go through.
Daycare 2 has:
DCP's almost-4 year old and 7 year old
1 child who is 3.5 years
1 child who is 7 years old (the school-aged also go to the same school as DS) DCP's DS will start JK this year at the same school
She is new to the agency and childcare. She has been a SAHM prior to this though.
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New Daycare *UPDATE*
We are in the process of changing DS's daycare and have two places that can take him so we have to make a decision soon....
We are in the process of changing DS's daycare and have two places that can take him so we have to make a decision soon. The daycare where he's at now hasn't worked out and it has taken awhile to find a new spot because it has to be within his school zone which turns out to not be that easy to accommodate. His current DCP said she felt like she hasn't been able to give enough of her time to him and finds she is often busy taking care of the younger ones and feels bad for him that he doesn't have a friend his own age to play with. He plays with the younger ones but there is only so much a 5 year old and a just-turned 2 year old can do. So she feels, and we do too, that he may be happier somewhere else. There are other underlying issues as well...DS can be challenging at times and does not always listen well but if he has activities to do and friends to play with, he is great and will listen and cooperate well. DCP has found on the days when the school-aged kids are home, DS is great but when it's just him and the younger ones, he gets bored.
So our options are limited for daycare but we hope to find a good fit. With the 2 new options we have, DS will need to take the school bus and he's never taken a bus in his life. So I'm a bit nervous about that since he didn't do the orientation that they do at the beginning of the school year. Can anyone ease my mind on this? It's a short bus ride if that makes any difference (10 minutes maybe?)
Also I want to talk to him about listening and cooperating at the new daycare. I know his personality and think he may try to test the boundaries when he starts. He's the type where if you give him an inch he'll take a mile. He's not hurtful with other children at all and he doesn't get into things or wreck things but he doesn't always listen/cooperate well, especially when he gets excited with a new daycare friend. It's like he gets in a new environment and sometimes thinks he can do whatever he wants. I don't know where he gets this from, it's quite frustrating for us actually, and we stay on top of it at home and we have rules, consequences, and lots of love too of course. Anyone else have a child like this? Sometimes it's a bit embarassing, like I feel like I'm not doing something right but then anyone who knows me IRL knows that I'm a hands on mom and I'm really involved with my kids and we're always trying to set a good example with behaviour and manners. I'm not sure what more I can be doing? Anything I can say or do with DS to help us have a great start with his new daycare? I want to have a great relationship with his new DCP and feel that she really cares about him and likes him - which has been completely missing from his current provider.
**UPDATE**
In case anyone was curious I met with DCP #2 this week and brought DS with me and we've decided to go with Daycare #1. We're going over there tonight, all 5 of us. Even though DDs will be staying at their current daycare, we thought she might like to meet all of us.
In the end I felt that DCP #2 was still too new at this. And there were some weird things that happened when we visited which told me for sure it wouldn't be a good fit for DS. It was actually quite bizarre and I'm still thinking about it.....
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