In this episode, we talk about toddler biting in home daycare, why it happens, and how to handle it without panicking. We also share real-life daycare moments including Valentine’s Day overload, paperwork stress, fingerprinting requirements, and what “kindergarten readiness” actually means.

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In this episode of the Daycare Sisters Podcast, we talk honestly about handling difficult parents in home daycare, setting firm boundaries, dealing with late pickups and payments, and how to plan time off without burning out.

If you run a home daycare or family child care program, this episode will help you protect your time, communicate expectations clearly, and decide when a family is no longer the right fit.

• What actually makes a parent “difficult”

• Late pickups, early drop-offs, and payment issues

• How to set boundaries (even if you’re a people pleaser)

• Passive vs direct communication — what works

• Trust, respect, and red flags during interviews

• Teaching independence instead of academic pressure

• How and when to take vacation time

• Why burnout happens — and how to prevent it

  
  

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What We Cover in This Episode

• why does daycare take such a toll on your body?

• is daycare too expensive?

• how do you handle family stress while still running daycare?

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