Excited!

[sarah707]

I was turned down for a 'communicating with parents' course a while ago...

I've just had a call to say there's been a cancellation!

It's only in the next town so not far to travel either!

I have problems with a couple of parents just now so I think it will be useful.

Looking forward to Saturday now! :D

[Twinkles]

Hope you enjoy the course Sarah.
Do you think there will be units such as

Using a megaphone to get your point accross

How to use profanities effectivly

Hitting parents over their head - is it always wrong ?

[ma7ie]

Hope you enjoy the course Sarah.
Do you think there will be units such as

Using a megaphone to get your point accross

How to use profanities effectivly

Hitting parents over their head - is it always wrong ?

:laughing: :laughing: :laughing: I like the last point best.

[emler]

:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

Emler x

[Tatia]

Enjoy the course, Sarah.

LOL @ Twinkles!:laughing:

[Heaven Scent]

Thats brilliant Sarah, Where is the next town. I'm getting in a muddle again. got to do school run - speak soon.

Celine

[Pipsqueak]

Hope you enjoy the course Sarah.
Do you think there will be units such as

Using a megaphone to get your point accross

How to use profanities effectivly

Hitting parents over their head - is it always wrong ?

:clapping: :clapping: they are great units.

How about adding in one -
making parents realise that their child isn't an angel


Thats great news Sarah - hope you enjoy the course.

[Rubybubbles]

excellent news, hope it's useful:clapping:

[sarah707]

Thats brilliant Sarah, Where is the next town. I'm getting in a muddle again. got to do school run - speak soon.

Celine

It's in Northwich at the Memorial hall on Saturday... I'm hoping they cover...

'best ways to talk to parents who shout at you on the phone' and...

'getting money from parents who tell you they can't afford to pay then buy new cars' and...

'how to tell parents that their child probably has adhd with a smattering of autism without losing the contract'

:D

[littlewonders]

:laughing: Lol!! I think the parents need a course ' How to respect and work with your childminder'!!!

Good Luck Sarah :thumbsup:

[Polly2]

You guys so make me laugh :laughing:

Enjoy your course Sarah :thumbsup:

[donnahay0]

Oh that's great Sarah, I hope you enjoy the course and when you have finished you must come back and tell us all about it - we need all the tips we can get when dealing with the parents.

I still don't know where you find the time - have you got some kind of magic spell that turns you into lots of Sarahs that can all go and do different things at the same time - oh please do share

[sarah707]

I still don't know where you find the time - have you got some kind of magic spell that turns you into lots of Sarahs that can all go and do different things at the same time - oh please do share

I don't sleep! :eek: :laughing:

[Banana]

Oh thats good Sarah!!

Will keep my eyes out for one of those in my area. 2 of my parents need a kick up the bum!

x

[Alibali]

Great news, you'll be\giving us all great advice soon, not that you don't already mind :D :D

Enjoy,

Ali :)

[disney]

thats good news , hope it goes well . im doing one but its not untill the summer & its a called something else but its similier i think :cool: x

[berkschick]

Thats great, well done!

Make sure you post any useful pointers on here for us to share. lol

[deeb66]

Hope you have a good time Sarah :thumbsup:

I am also out all day Saturday - Surrey's Network Conference.

[lizzymoonshine]

love the posts,

all parents should be made to go on a course "how to work with your childminder"!! perhaps we wouldn't have the problems we do!

:)

[miffy]

Hope you enjoy the course Sarah - and when you've got all the answers please
........................share :D

miffy xx

[Mollymop]

That's great! It will soon be Saturday!!

[sarah707]

Well... it was interesting and some parts were enjoyable, but I'm not sure I learned much new!

She did some assertiveness training with us which was good... we must decide what we are going to say, say it, then stop... apparently most people then add something like... 'is that ok?' or 'are you alright with that?' which gives the parent the chance to say 'well, actually, no'...

So we must learn when to stop talking and not be so wishy washy!!!

For example... 'Mrs X, we need to talk about John's fees which are 3 weeks overdue. I have sent you a reminder but you have still not paid me. I need payment from you by the end of today or I cannot accept him tomorrow'... and stop talking... and stick to what you have said... and do not apologise... you have a right to be paid... they would not work for no money!

Easier said than done!! :rolleyes:

[miffy]

And i would find myself adding "I'm sorry............" :blush:

Pleased it went well Sarah and you enjoyed yourself

miffy xx

[crazybones]

Glad it went well Sarah. I could do with a bit of that - I bottled out of speaking to my sister earlier as she hadnt paid me since Monday - I sent a text instead. :o Apparently she has been busy:rolleyes: The money was shoved through the letter box. So why do I feel guilty:mad:

[miffy]

Glad it went well Sarah. I could do with a bit of that - I bottled out of speaking to my sister earlier as she hadnt paid me since Monday - I sent a text instead. :o Apparently she has been busy:rolleyes: The money was shoved through the letter box. So why do I feel guilty:mad:

Oh don't feel guilty Annie - after all you weren't too busy to look after her children were you - families huh :rolleyes:

miffy xx

[Tatia]

That's useful advice, Sarah, about knowing when to shut up. Like Miffy, I find myself apologizing, qualifying or justifying when I really shouldn't. I hate confrontation of any sort and sort of mangle it!

[breezy]

Thanks Sarah,
really good advice, my problem is I never shut up, especially when I'm nervous about approaching the parent, or feel guilty! I usually end up feeling I'm the one in the wrong and get walked all over, I definitely need an assertiveness course!!!!!!!!!! :)