HelenfromSE
07-07-2012, 09:39 PM
Hi everyone,
I've been lurking for some time but this is the first time I have posted.
I have a little girl starting with me in a couple of weeks so will do some settling in the week prior. This will need to be fitted in around my older child's nursery run so will be shorter sessions mostly so as not to drag the mum around on London buses(well actually I may do so, haven't yet decided whether its a good idea but why not!)
I was just wondering if anyone could share their top 'settling in' activities? I have a few ideas but would really welcome the wisdom of experienced minders. I have been looking after a 4 yr old boy but he required no settling in as we knew him already!
Also, if anyone has any tips on how to minimise your own child's (almost two year old girl) jealousy at having a younger child around I would appreciate them. I am no doubt worrying about nothing but am still a little worried.... :)
Thanks everyone,
Helen
I've been lurking for some time but this is the first time I have posted.
I have a little girl starting with me in a couple of weeks so will do some settling in the week prior. This will need to be fitted in around my older child's nursery run so will be shorter sessions mostly so as not to drag the mum around on London buses(well actually I may do so, haven't yet decided whether its a good idea but why not!)
I was just wondering if anyone could share their top 'settling in' activities? I have a few ideas but would really welcome the wisdom of experienced minders. I have been looking after a 4 yr old boy but he required no settling in as we knew him already!
Also, if anyone has any tips on how to minimise your own child's (almost two year old girl) jealousy at having a younger child around I would appreciate them. I am no doubt worrying about nothing but am still a little worried.... :)
Thanks everyone,
Helen