With so many extra curricular activities going on with our kids these days, it gets more and more difficult for them to find time to spend with friends. And anyone who is familiar with child development will attest to the fact that playdates play an important role in the social … [Read more...] about Best Times of Day for Playdate Scheduling
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Tips for Toy Sharing at Playdates
Sharing toys is never easy for young children whether they have to share with siblings or friends. Playdates are a great place for children to learn and have the opportunity to share toys with friends and a great place for you to teach them how to do it. If you have ever had a … [Read more...] about Tips for Toy Sharing at Playdates
Tips for Making Playdates More Successful
One of the best parts about growing up (for a child anyway) is being able to invite friends over to the house to play. The difficult part about playing with friends, however, is that with conflicting schedules and so many other things going on there doesn't seem to be much time. … [Read more...] about Tips for Making Playdates More Successful
How to Prepare Your Child for a Playdate
Just as adults don't always get along, toddlers and young children don't always play well together. You can, however, help prepare them for successful playdates with some thoughtful planning. Interacting with other children helps improve socials skills and gets them ready for … [Read more...] about How to Prepare Your Child for a Playdate
Guide to Great Playdates
Playdates have become much more sophisticated than they use to be. In fact having a "playdate" was practically unheard of. We have moved from allowing our children to roam the streets freely to busy and hectic schedules; parents carpooling children to sports or ballet class; … [Read more...] about Guide to Great Playdates
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to