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[quote=Anonymous]That's a tough situation. Is this happening on weekends or weekdays or both? I.e. does she regularly have to work on weekend mornings? Is she arriving a few minutes late or a few hours late? Maybe you could broach the subject by saying you know she understands it's important to be well-rested to safely watch the kids, and asking if there are any logistical issues keeping her from arriving back home on time (hard to find ubers, issues with public transportation or whatever). Maybe she could let you know in advance if she plans on being out late one night in particular, if it's possible for her to start later in the AM (reasonable if it's a Friday or Sat night, less reasonable if it's a random weekday and you need her to drive your kids to school the next morning). If you approach it from the standpoint that there is a disconnect on communication rather than reprimanding her for breaking the rules (even though she is), she might be less defensive and open to changing her behavior. Otherwise you might have to get the LCC involved but I'm sure you don't want to go there if you otherwise have a good relationship. You could also say you worry about her when she isn't home on time (I think APs appreciate knowing that the host parents care about them and their safety...) Good luck![/quote]

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