so fed up.. what can I do??

[KaySamuels]

I'm getting more and more dejected with childminding.

Fed up of being taken for granted, having to chase money, I cm for 8 families and received xmas cards from two (the two families I got cards from also got me a present which I really appreciated, would have been happy with the card).

I work long hours, put up behavioural problems, bossy precocious children, and parents who take advantage.

I used to really love being a cm but am feeling recently that I am trapped by it as I am aware of the fact that finding a job with affordable childcare is very unlikely.

sorry for the moan,

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Hi agalch, my mindee I have behaviour problems with is statemented (with behaviour problems only) and his behaviour is the best at mine, then home and then school, so whatever I am doing with him is working, just very hard work iykwim. I also have another challenging child but tbh this is just her personality and there's not much I can do to change that

I always get paid (probably come across as very direct and not to be messed with but its just a front that I find exhausting) . I worry every week about who I will have to chase but I always do and I always get it, charge fee for late payment but have only used it twice on the same parent.

I am a big softy really, I love it when a mindee comes and gives me a cuddle, or holds my hand - I know they all love coming to see me and thats great. I am much stricter than most of their parents in terms of rules but I think kids actually like this.

Think childminders are an undervalued, underpaid, and often misrepresented childcare area. We should all give ourselves a pat on the back

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kay, you feeling any happier ?

Yes smeenit feeling much more positive - which is good as I am workin six days again next week including four 6.30am starts, one 8.30pm and four 7pm finishes! But am well prepared and raring to go . Have banned the telly today, cleaned the house, got food in and even got my ds asleep before 7.30 which almost never happens!!

I am on a roll! ha ha

My best friends sister has lupus shosha, she also has a son and hubby to contend with and I often see how worn out she is!

blimey kay what a difference a weekend makes!
glad you feeling a bit cheerier!

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Yes I am really pleased I had a rant and got it all off my chest, thank you all for your support and kindness it really helped.

No I don't have msn, maybe I should sort it out I can get it (my dp uses it) just have never bothered, will ask him to do me an account and keep you posted!

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Tuesday morning, can't wait haven't had one since before xmas so been a while!

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I am an established fan of kalms! thought I would take for my test

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