https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 16 May 2026 18:32:08 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dealing-with-a-bad-day-at-daycare#post-2287217 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 09:23:24 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2287217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Truth Bombs: I agree with this. We try to reinforce that the "behavior" is bad, not the child. It also helps them note the specific action that is not allowable. I'm sorry I hit, I'm sorry I wasn't listening during circle time. etc. </p> <p>I would also talk to the DCP to see what the pain points are. Are there times/situations where things seem to be better/worse? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dealing-with-a-bad-day-at-daycare#post-2287209 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 09:22:07 +0000 SugarplumsMom 2287209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You shouldn't take it personally. I'm sure it happens all the time. I'm actually surprised that her teachers would tell you about it. We are only informed about accidents. But as for kids misbehaving, they handle it themselves and parents don't hear about it. I always assumed it was the norm. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dealing-with-a-bad-day-at-daycare#post-2287202 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 09:17:23 +0000 Truth Bombs 2287202@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't make her apologize or "being bad". I think that just makes kids feels worse about themselves and teaches them that the are bad kids and therefore they act like bad kids. In the future I would have her apologize for the specific behavior "I'm sorry I wasn't listening well" "I'm sorry I hit my friend" etc. </p> <p>When you have her home I would ask her if she can communicate why she had such a tough day and what's bothering her. Have there been any big changes at home she's adjusing too? Is she not getting enough sleep and she's just tired and cranky? Try to address the root of the problem instead of the resulting behavior. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dealing-with-a-bad-day-at-daycare#post-2287176 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 08:58:27 +0000 LuLu Mom 2287176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: I know, I try not to take it personally (but honestly the first thought was GOSH they are going to think I allow this and don't discipline her and am a pushover mom...) I tend to let my mind run wild! She also apologized today again and gave hugs so hopefully it's going better than yesterday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dealing-with-a-bad-day-at-daycare#post-2287171 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 08:55:51 +0000 avivoca 2287171@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had a bad day at daycare a few months ago when H hit her teacher. I was mortified, but the director told us what happened, disciplined her (took her out of class and to the office), and she apologized to her teacher. We also had her apologize the next morning where we could hear her and it hasn't been a problem since. The director also found her reaction a bit funny (H tends to be dramatic), but going to the office had the desired effect on her.</p> <p>I try not to take it personally because it's not a reflection on your parenting or values. Kids have a bad day sometimes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dealing-with-a-bad-day-at-daycare#post-2287150 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 08:43:56 +0000 LuLu Mom 2287150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I picked up LO yesterday at daycare I heard the dreaded "do you want to tell mom what happened or should I?" It appears my almost 3 year old is acting out, she's not listening/talking back/yelling/throwing tantrums/hitting other kids, the list goes on. This is mortifying to me. She spent most of the time yesterday separated away from the other kids due to the outbursts (she's at in home) and she still didn't seem to care. When we got home I made her sit on the couch until DH got home and we could talk to her together. I also took away her favorite toy (which upset her the most.) What do you do in this situation? </p> <p>She seemed remorseful when we got home, she told our daycare lady she's sorry for her being bad yesterday and gave her a hug and kiss, and she said "I'm having a good day today." All I can do is pray that is the case! I'm just having a hard time on knowing how to discipline her in these situations. </p>