New Struggles

[BFloat]

Ack barb! I totally get the rural area thing. I'm actually in a very busy city so there are tons of resources but I understand how challenging it would be when you live in a smaller community. If you find someone who is good to your son, of course you would be scared to lose them because you never know whether the next person will be the same.

Are your caregivers licensed? I think healthcare is a little different from province to province. If they are, they may have a code of ethics they should be adhering to.. Or have some description on their scope of practice... This would just give you an idea of what to reasonable expect from them. I suggested the softer, gentler approach not because I think you're in the wrong (if I were in your situation I would be totally upset too!) but because in a rural setting, your choices for caregivers probably aren't as diverse and hence you want to keep a good working relationship if possible.

Yes.. L was being irresponsible going out at night. If it affected her work then you should have a word with her. If she was just keeping J up.. Then it might be more appropriate to be mediator with both J and L present rather than you having to deal with it yourself.

Do you employee these girls personally? Or do you pay the agency? If it's the agency than the agency is responsible for ensuring these girls behave in a professional manner. Uh yuck. I know it must be the last thing you want to be dealing with.

I wish I could offer up some magical solution.