About Parenting: Host a Super-Fun Play Date

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Parenting From Amanda Rock, your About Parenting Editor On Monday, my preschooler Mr. S. walked out of his classroom explaining that he had been invited on a play date at his friend, Mr. C.'s house. That would be all well and good except I overheard Mr. C. telling his mom that HE had been invited to a play date at Mr. S.'s house. Clumsy execution, but the job did get done. Mr. S. and I went to Mr. C.'s house for lunch today. Host a Perfect Play Date If you'd like to host a play date at your house but aren't sure where to start, Apryl's got some great tips on how to make it a fun experience for everyone, from what to serve to how to prep beforehand (hint: don't clean!). Search Related Topics:  playdate  hosting playdates  making friends Tips for Attending or Hosting a Toddler Play Date If your child is a little one, there are other things to think about when you host or attend a play date. Maureen explains how to figure out if your child is old enough for a play date, as well as other important considerations, such as whether or not you should invite parents to stay when you host their child at your home. Search Related Topics:  friendship  play date  social skills How to Schedule a Play Date You may want to set up a play date for your child, but are uncertain on how to go about it. Jennifer has some great ideas for ways to schedule time for your children to see their friends. Search Related Topics:  playdates  time for yourself  taking care of yourself How Working Moms Can Schedule a Play Date A play date can be a working mom's dream or nightmare, depending on the circumstances. Tracey explains how to set up play dates that work for your schedule, while still allowing your little one to have fun with friends. Related Searches Good Parenting Play Set Play School Outdoor Play House Fun for Kids to Play Featured Articles Measles Outbreaks 2014 Share Outdoor Play Today How Deployed Parents Can Bond with Young Kids Follow About.com Parenting on Twitter Listen to the Parenting RoundAbout Podcast! All About Parenting   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Parenting newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Important Social Concerns for Tweens What is a Mean Girl? Help Tweens Resist Peer Pressure The Truth About Tween Dating Advertisement