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WHO AM I?My name is Mrs. Barbara.
I am a mother to four wonderful daughters. All but two are out of the house. So -- I have a lot of parenting experience, and even more experience caring for children -- more than three decades of experience :-). In addition to being a mother (and a grandmother), I also have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University and a Masters in Early Childhood Education from Concordia University. Moreover, I participate in continuing education classes in order to provide your child the healthiest, happiest, environment possible.
I am also a published author, one work of which is designed to assist parents in their endeavors raising children. The title is: Parenting in the 21st Century: A Horror Story. It's recommended reading, as it demonstrates my parenting techniques and thus how I tend to children in my care. This will allow you to determine if we're a fit. |
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Because of my love for children, I place a high value on a child's: welfare, individuality, security, academic development, and an enthusiastic participatory environment. I also believe in sincere, courteous, and judicious communications between me, the child, and his/her parent(s). My goals are to: 1) support my families and 2) assist children in reaching their full potential.
Please note that I run an IN-HOME daycare, not a separate facility. Our space is cozy, but the children have plenty of room to run and play -- both indoors and out in our back yard. I work hard to keep it clean and sanitized. While I keep the area clean, I do not believe that it is necessary for children to live or play in a sterile environment; otherwise, they cannot develop a strong immune system. With that being said, they will be subjected to plenty of immune-strengthening when we go outside, and from hanging out with our daycare cats.
Finally, I am old-fashioned in how I raise children. I do not spoil children, but I do teach children respect, courtesy, and manners through use of firm kindness and lots of redirection. I will never raise a hand, or my voice, to a child as I consider this non-productive, but that doesn't mean that children won't get into trouble if they break Mrs. Barbara's rules :-). What are my rules?
My rules are in place, not for my benefit, but for the safety and well-being of the children. These are the rules and learning tools as they are spoken to the children here:
1) Running in the house isn't permitted
2) Hands to self
3) Space (this is for when they want to get uncomfortably close to another child)
4) Boundaries (this is to ensure they know where they are and are not permitted to roam)
5) Non-touchable item (I use this in lieu of the word "no" to teach them what they can and cannot touch)
6) That's illegal (I use this in lieu of "don't" or "no" to let them know they are not behaving properly. Such as when toddlers hit, bite, pull hair, snatch toys, etc. ALL children go through these phases, but fortunately, it's most always short-lived. Oh -- if an adult did any of these things, it would be illegal, so... :-D).
7) Indoor voice
8) Throwing in the house isn't permitted
Please note that I run an IN-HOME daycare, not a separate facility. Our space is cozy, but the children have plenty of room to run and play -- both indoors and out in our back yard. I work hard to keep it clean and sanitized. While I keep the area clean, I do not believe that it is necessary for children to live or play in a sterile environment; otherwise, they cannot develop a strong immune system. With that being said, they will be subjected to plenty of immune-strengthening when we go outside, and from hanging out with our daycare cats.
Finally, I am old-fashioned in how I raise children. I do not spoil children, but I do teach children respect, courtesy, and manners through use of firm kindness and lots of redirection. I will never raise a hand, or my voice, to a child as I consider this non-productive, but that doesn't mean that children won't get into trouble if they break Mrs. Barbara's rules :-). What are my rules?
My rules are in place, not for my benefit, but for the safety and well-being of the children. These are the rules and learning tools as they are spoken to the children here:
1) Running in the house isn't permitted
2) Hands to self
3) Space (this is for when they want to get uncomfortably close to another child)
4) Boundaries (this is to ensure they know where they are and are not permitted to roam)
5) Non-touchable item (I use this in lieu of the word "no" to teach them what they can and cannot touch)
6) That's illegal (I use this in lieu of "don't" or "no" to let them know they are not behaving properly. Such as when toddlers hit, bite, pull hair, snatch toys, etc. ALL children go through these phases, but fortunately, it's most always short-lived. Oh -- if an adult did any of these things, it would be illegal, so... :-D).
7) Indoor voice
8) Throwing in the house isn't permitted