http://www.childdaycaresecrets.com/blog How To Stay At Home With Your Children And Make More Money Than You Did At Work Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:29:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hi, I'd like to thank Rose for commenting on my previous post and drawing my attention to the controversy over the blog I linked to. The post I read seemed perfectly innocent, but it seems Mary has made another one about Kristy Schwade and her baby Kaleb who was shaken by ... http://www.childdaycaresecrets.com/blog/231/controversy-over-new-home-daycare-blog/ Hi, I've just found a new blog started by a home daycare provider called Mary (great name :-) Here's what she wrote: "Hi, I'm Mary and new to this site.... so bear with me while I test some things out. I'm happily married for 8 yrs now and have 3 children. I'm a licensed ... http://www.childdaycaresecrets.com/blog/230/new-home-daycare-blogger-2/ Home daycare providers and parents are being extra vigilant in the Ohio Valley at the moment due to a multitude of black bear sightings. "When the kids are outside they outnumber me. There are six of them and one of me," said home day care provider, Meredith Patterson of Steubenville. On Thursday, ... http://www.childdaycaresecrets.com/blog/229/ohio-bear-sightings-affect-home-daycare-providers/ Hi, I' ve just found a great forum thread with some helpful advice about the best toys to get for your home day care. Here's the original post: "What are some of the toys that the children seem to flock to in your day care? Are there any that you find to ... http://www.childdaycaresecrets.com/blog/228/home-daycare-toys/ Are You Ready To Start A Home Daycare? Before taking the plunge and going ahead with your own home daycare, it’s important to consider whether you’re really suited to looking after children all day. Don’t worry, no one’s expecting you to be perfect, but there are a few things you need ... http://www.childdaycaresecrets.com/blog/227/are-you-ready-to-start-a-home-daycare/ Hi, I've just found yet another brand new home daycare provider called Jessica who's asked for advice on a message board. I highly recommend reading the whole thread as there's some great advice in there. Here's an excerpt: "The opening of my home day care is fast approaching (within a couple of weeks or ... http://www.childdaycaresecrets.com/blog/226/new-home-daycare-provider-watch-alert-22/ Hi, I've just found a news report that should be required reading for anyone running or thinking of starting a home daycare about planning for emergencies. Here's an excerpt: "It’s Monday right after lunch at DeWitt Day Care Center, and owner Jeanie Reidhar is enjoying a rare moment of quiet. The toddlers ... http://www.childdaycaresecrets.com/blog/225/planning-for-home-daycare-disaster/ Hi, I've just found a blog post about new health guidelines for 3 month to 18 year olds in New Zealand. I know I have a number of Kiwi readers and I thought it was important that I put this info on the blog. Here's an excerpt: "Pies, chips and sausage rolls should ... http://www.childdaycaresecrets.com/blog/224/new-new-zealand-health-guidelines-affect-home-daycare/ Hi, If you've got any interest in daycare, then it's hard not to have noticed the recent furore over daycare studies that suggest leaving your kids in daycare leads to bad behaviour. If you're in any way worried about these reports, then I want to put your mind at ease. The studies ... http://www.childdaycaresecrets.com/blog/223/furore-over-recent-daycare-studies/ Hi, I've just posted the new issue of the Home Daycare Secrets ezine online for you to take a look at. The main topic is The 4 Important Traits Of An Excellent Daycare Center. Here's an excerpt: "Do you know what goes into making a great home daycare center? More importantly, do you ... http://www.childdaycaresecrets.com/blog/222/the-4-important-traits-of-an-excellent-daycare-center/