10K Karnival - Win a Subscription to Essential Childminder

[Pauline]

One Year Free Subscription to Essential Childminder Magazine - kindly donated by www.essentialchildminder.co.uk

To enter:

Simply reply to this thread and tell us what is the most essential thing for a childminder to have.

All those who reply will be entered into a free draw to win the prize. It is as simple as that!

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Closing date for entries: 12 Noon Monday 17th January 2011 - entries made after this time will not be entered in the draw.

[Tink]

I would say the most essential thing for a childminder to have is patience. Without having patience and time for each child the job we do would be impossible.

[angeldelight]

Children to mind

Angel xx

[FussyElmo]

not minding doing something that makes you look a bit silly in adults eyes but fits you in great with the children

[sarah32]

I was also going to say alot of patience.

[desiderata]

skills to work with parentsx

[Polly2]

A loud singing voice

[PixiePetal]

a sense of humour

[nannysue]

Buckets full of love followed by lots of patience !!!!!

[catlyn]

a sense of humor

[Lems]

An Inner child

[charleyfarley]

Caring side

Carol xx

[Tinglesnark]

Common sense!

[Mouse]

A registration certificate!

[flowerpots]

lots of love

[marian]

An ability to grit your teeth and SMILE!

Marian x

[mrs_scottydog]

A love for children Hx

[Blue Boy]

As a male CM, having broad shoulders & being able to work with a load of nutty women

[SamBaker]

Tissues and plenty of them!!

[mum22]

ability to not be bothered at mess