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n the United States, nearly 11 million children are in daycare each day, yet it's surprising how uninformed many parents are about what really goes on while they are away. How do you find the right daycare or know that the one you have chosen is indeed the best choice? Every parent wants peace of mind knowing their children are in good hands but how can they ever really be sure.
Imagine that you were given a magic crystal ball that allowed you to see what your kids were actually experiencing at daycare
Daycare Diaries will take you through the doors of in-home daycares and childcare centers and provide a "behind the scenes" peek into the daycare world many never get to see. Written by two daycare providers with over 30 years of combined childcare experience, Daycare Diaries is a unique collection of true daycare stories, each providing an important lesson. Whether you are a first time parent or have used daycare for years, these stories will leave you feeling more confident knowing what the ideal daycare should look like for your child
Let our experience be your guide on this exciting journey into the childcare world. . .you just might be surprised.
Synopsis
Author's have a website that showcases not only Daycare Diaries but will give advice, tips, and offer daily education to parents regarding their childcare needs. They also have are active on Facebook and Twitter, addressing parent concerns and starting conversations based on pertinent topics related to daycare. They are posting a series of informative videos on YOU TUBE to educate the public and to bring awareness and education where we feel it is lacking. Scheduling speaking engagements at various forums to address the topics they uncover in Daycare Diaries and a book tour across many different states. They are marketing at local hospitals to offer informative talks to new parents. They want to create a buzz with as many local news and radio stations as well and get their voices heard by as many people as possible. Their mission is to give hope to parents that daycare can be a wonderful experience, and also help to prevent one more senseless tragedy from occurring in a daycare.
Synopsis
We all know that what goes on behind closed doors can often be very different from the image we see on the outside. The same can be true for your child's daycare. How much do you know about what truly goes on during the day before your child greets you with a clean face and a smile? How do you find the right daycare or know that the one you have chosen is indeed the best choice? Every parent wants peace of mind knowing their children are in good hands with people they can trust, but how can they ever really be sure?
Imagine that you were given a magic crystal ball that allowed you to see what your kids were experiencing at daycare. . .
Daycare Diaries provides you with a realistic "behind the scenes" peek into the daycare world that parents hardly ever get to see.
About the Author
As parents, what do we all want and hope for our children? When they are little, we want them to enjoy their innocence and youth as much as possible and to experience a carefree life for as long as they can. As they grow, we strive to instill in them a strong sense of morals and values while helping them discover their own unique strengths and talents. We hope to fill them with love and security and instill within them a sense of self-love and self-pride that will create a strong foundation and an unwavering confidence to tackle life's challenges. Finally, we attempt to surround them with positive role models with good character and integrity who will assist us in raising them and bringing out their best. We choose and allow others into our children's lives to partner with us and walk alongside us on this journey. Particularly influential will be their early caregivers and teachers, whose hard work and dedication will help us mold and shape our children into the adults they will become.
To these early caregivers, we want to give a voice. We want to acknowledge all the daycare providers who do an outstanding job everyday but go unnoticed, and bring notice to the ones who may be in the wrong field, possibly causing more harm than good. We recognize and commend the providers who give their heart and soul each day in caring for and teaching children. Through this recognition, we hope they realize the magnitude of responsibility they have been given in choosing this field of work. We want daycare providers to consider the safety and well-being of the children they care for as they've never considered before and be more aware of the level of care they are currently providing. We also hope to be that voice that will open parents' eyes to the realities that exist in some daycare settings and help prevent even one more avoidable tragedy from occurring.
From the beginning, we have had a much larger vision for this book than just a career accomplishment or a goal to achieve.
Table of Contents
Section I: The Parents
1. The Journey Begins
The Insurance Plan
Just Around the Corner
Check the Check
Pop-In
2. It Never Hurts to Ask
Baby Bottle Blues
Time to Vent
Beware of the Stairs
Don't Feel Bad
3. When to Wonder, When to Worry
Finger-Painting Without Paint
Guess Who I Ran Into
An Unpleasant Surprise
Haircut Day
4. Shocking Realities
Field Trip for One
Big Scare Under the Big Top
In a Split Second
Daily Sheet Disaster
5. Daycares Don't Have Drive-Thrus
Honk Honk
The Teeny Weeny Little Diapereeny
No, We Do Not Deliver
The Haircut That Never Happened
6. At Last
Momma in Tears
Bumps" In the Road
The Last Minute Phone Call
Monkeying Around
Section II: The Childcare Providers
7. All That Glitters Is Not Gold
Culture Shock
Tell-Tale Signs
Not the Place for My Child
While Cameras Roll
8. The Job of a Superhero
Daycare Diva Saves the Day
Field Trip to the Emergency Room
All Aboard the Vomit Express
Just In Time
9. It Drives Us Nuts
Can I Have Your Number
Panic on Payday
No Cell Phone Zone
All's Fair in Love and Donuts
Keep It Away
Skinny Jeans Are Not for Everyone
10. A Little Appreciation Goes A Long Way
What's the Word
Potty Training...Who's Training Who
A Little Text with a Big Message
Closet Full of Surprises
11. Eye-Opening Admissions
Home Alone
Are All Buckles Buckled
The One Left Behind
The Backup Plan
12. Behind Closed Doors
Singing in the Rain
Social Hour
Where Did Everyone Go
What's in the "Pot"
Section III: The Child
13. You Just Might be Surprised
Daycare Dilemma
I Need Holding
One Size Doesn't Fit All
Giving it Time
14. It's the Little Things That Matter Most
Baby Blues
Messy Madness
Brrrrrrr
15. Bonds and Bridges
Love Connection
Gone too Soon
My "Honey"
Building a Bridge
16. Home Away From Home
A Kiss for Everyone
No, Not Yet
The Wish
Turbulent Times
17. Memories and Milestones
One of the Firsts
Season of Memories
Where is my Sister
Pride on the High Dive
18. What Your Child Walks Away With
BFF'S
Please Stop, I Don't Like That
Queen of the Daycare
Give Him Space
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