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[quote=Anonymous]We had an AP who was up all night talking with friends back home. One morning after a skype that woke us all up, I told her she couldn't drive the kids to school because she hadn't gotten enough sleep to do so safely, and if it happened again I'd call the LCC. She was young, inexperienced, and needed a very clear "you cannot do this" sort of response. She was easily distracted in general, and later crashed the car while driving the kids. Thankfully everyone was ok.
On the daytime texting, I did have to tell one AP to leave her home phone in her room - since we provided one for work, she had no need of hers during work hours. WHen it dings all the time in their pocket or bag, you know they're texting when you're not around Another tip I got from here is to have her set YOUR numbers to a special altert tone so she knows it's ok to check. If her eyes are on her phone, they're not on your kids. APs don't have that sixth sense about impending danger the way (many) parents do, so it's especially important that she be aware of where they are/what they're doing at all times. A caregiver on a screen all the time impedes language and interpersonal development. Our handbook says no social phone use during work hours, and to make sure their family and close friends know their schedule and when she's unavailable. People don't call me socially during my work hours ... 
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