Playing with Others
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First Play Date with Friend from School
Asked by K.D. from Washington DC
on May 1, 2009
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My four year old has been invited over to a classmate's house this weekend for a play date. I only know the mother from seeing her at school when we are picking up th...
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- I don't think it would be imposing to let her know you'd prefer to stay. You could simply explain that you would rather give your child a chance to get to know the ne...
- I would say hang out as long as you feel comfortable. The other mom is probably just trying to give you a break. However, listen to your instincts when you arrive. ...
- I would take it as it is. She is a mother to. She thinks you have a few hours of alone time so if you had anything to get done, now would be a good time to catch a b...
Playdate "Thank You"
Asked by A.D. from New York
on April 15, 2010
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One of the SAHMs offered to have a playdate on a school 1/2 day which was great for my little guy. Although the afterschool program makes special arrangements for him...
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- Ditto on what the other moms have said. You could also do an e-mail to make it less formal or a phone call to add a personal touch. Let the mom know that you'd help ...
- The best thanks you could give is to have her son at your house. Giving a mom time for herself is the greatest gift! As you probably realize!
- This is the second post concerning thank yous for playdates I've seen in a month. I think sending a gift is WAY over the top and as far as a thank you card...My girls ...
Playdate Problem
Asked by M.M. from Philadelphia
on October 18, 2011
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I'm having a little problem and don't know what to do... My son gets asked repeatedly for playdates with a child that he doesn't really care about. They've had playdat...
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- "It's so nice of you to keep asking X to come play but here's the thing. Your little X hit, kicked, wasn't nice, doesn't play with the same things, as my X and he just...
- I think you need to be honest with the mom. "Johnny keeps inviting Timmy to play, but Timmy doesn't want to. I haven't known what to say to you, but I think that for n...
- I don't know that you can decline "once and for all" without the other family at least wondering what happened. If you continue to dodge playdates I would think they'd...
Playdate Ideas
Asked by B.N. from Denver
on February 17, 2011
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I am planning to host a playdate at my house this weekend. My boys are 6 and 5 and they would love to spend some extra time with their classmates. i am not sure how ...
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- Have the kids take off their shoes when they come in the door but be prepared for some stinky feet. That age groups had some noxious fumes around them. I would let...
- Just let them play. Have your sons get their toys out and let them all figure it out. Children have FAR too much structured play going on these days. They never seem t...
- Well I am play-date central at my house. Sometimes up to 8 kids over. Span of time is usually 4 hours. The Mom can stay or not. My kids are now 4 and 8. Have had pla...
Seeking a Playgroup!
Asked by S.P. from Albuquerque
on September 21, 2006
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I am looking for a playgroup for my 9 month old? Do you know of any?
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- I have been seeking a playgroup for my son Ezra who will be 12 months on the 16th of December and I was wondering if you ever got one started because if you have we wo...
- Hi S.. My wife and I are looking for a play group too. We have a kid about the same age as yours. Have you found any groups, or are you still looking for a friend for...
- My son is Caleb too :) Where do you live?
Playdate Repercussions!
Asked by J.L. from Los Angeles
on May 29, 2011
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A little while ago I asked a question here about playdate protocol. Thanks everyone who answered! But! Little did I know what trouble was a-brewing! My son went on...
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- I agree with V.M. I think a lot of it had to do with playing and having fun and getting worn out. My son always got kind of quiet and moody, even cried, after being ...
- My stepkids went to a private school for a time and SS once asked DH if they were poor. DH was taken aback. They were certainly not rolling in the dough because he was...
- my son says the same things, he's 9 but started at that age. we are student living near newport beach, and his friends all have big houses and way too many toys, lol...
Mansfield Playgroup
Asked by K.K. from Dallas
on March 22, 2007
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Looking for a playgroup in Mansfield or south arlington. E-mail me at ____@____.com
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- Hi K.. I am new to SW Dallas, very close to Arlington. Ruth(she already responded to you) and I have been talking, trying to set up a play date in Arlington. I also wo...
- Hi K., You should check out www.ArlingtonParent.com and see if you can find one there.
- I'd love to get together with you for a playdate sometime! Also, I work from home and it is working out great for me & my family. I'd love to tell you all about it! ...
Playdate Concerns
Asked by K.K. from Erie
on October 15, 2008
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DD 4 was recently invited to a playdate at a classmate's home. I did meet mom once, but don't have a clue as to their lifestyle (smoking, pets, guns in the house etc)...
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- Hi, Kristi! Listen, as far as I am concerned, you can never be overly-cautious when it comes to your child's safety and well-being. Like you said, you know NOTHING a...
- I know that it's important to go with you gut, but you also expressed concern that you're overly cautious. So take it a step up and ask the mom your questions. Even ...
- Always go with your gut. There is nothing wrong with calling the mother and explaining that you have not started leaving your child on playdates and would prefer to s...
Handling a Playdate Bully
Asked by T.W. from Syracuse
on November 9, 2011
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My son started preschool in Sept. and has been making some new friends. Recently he's been having some play dates with another 3 year old boy in the class. The probl...
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- I would keep being friendly with the Mom at preschool. The next time she extends a playdate invite, I would decline politely because for now it's just not a good exper...
- Maybe he does need a timeout, but you are not his mom. And his mom is choosing *not* to give him a timeout - that is her right. Wouldn't it make you angry if someone...
- We also have an aggressive child in our playdates sometimes. We have lots of kids on our block and they are often all outside together, or at one person's house for a...
Playdate
Asked by L.B. from Detroit
on September 12, 2008
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Hi. I am looking for moms who are interested in doing a playdate at a mall play area. I am interested in getting to know moms in my area and have been very unsuccessfu...
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- Hi! I live in Wyandotte. I am the proud mommy of a 2 1/2 year old son and a 12 year old daughter. I currently work part time and go to school full time. I would be...
- Can you be more specific where are you leave. I am from wayne county in Livonia and I shop at Westland Mall, 12 Oaks mall if you maybe closer from this area e-mail me ...
- ____@____.com has a great group of moms that meet up in that area. try them :)
