Playing with Others
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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...
Toddler Play Group in Campbell
Asked by J.L. from San Francisco
on January 31, 2008
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I'm a 40 year young mom of 3 with a 2 year old son. I'm looking for a local playgroup for us in the Campbell, CA area during the week (no weekends please). Let me kn...
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- Hi J., My name is K. and I too have a 2yr. old son :) We would be interested in getting together for a play date :) We live in San Jose but, we can meet wherev...
- I would highly recommend the Las Madres playgroups. Check it out at www.lasmadres.org
- Hi J.- My husband and I would like to know when your group meets during the week. Since we work full-time, our availability limits us to weekends only. We would l...
Play Date Etiquette
Asked by K.C. from Washington DC
on August 22, 2012
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We're having our first play date tomorrow. It's here at our house. Both kids are about 20 months old. What etiquette do I need to be aware of? They're coming at 10 am...
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- At that age, the kids don't play with each other, so much as they play side-by-side anyway, so your only job is to keep them from killing each other and/or setting the...
- Offer a drink & snack (ask mom first). Depending on the kids' personalities and your house layout, you may want to set up a play area where both (all) parents can sit...
- Have snacks as already mentioned, but be sure to find out if there are allergies or special requirements. Kids with peanut allergies can not even be around places whe...
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 :)
Play Date Question
Asked by B.S. from Lansing
on November 18, 2011
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I ended up emailing a mom of a girl from my oldest daughter's class, we've never met. We worked out a play date. First we were going to meet somewhere then she volu...
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- I'd see how it goes, but I'd try to keep it around an hour and a half the first time....
- I would stay approx 2 hours. No later than that just in case they have dinner plans, or the mom needs to get some other things done. I had a gal come to my house f...
- I would do about 2 hours. I don't like to take too much time out of someone's day, and would definitely leave before dinnertime.
Play Date Ideas?
Asked by M.W. from Washington DC
on October 16, 2012
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My daughter (2 1/2) is having a friend come over for a play date next week. Her friend, Ava who is almost 5, has been over before (as her mother and I are friends), bu...
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- Can you change the playdate to a park? There's something for everyone there. Then again if you are the only caregiver, that might be exhausting. If you are going to...
- I like Tori's answer. I'd take them outside to run around a bit with some bubbles, balls and swing set if possible. Then put bibs on all of thm and let them paint.
- sidewalk chalk crayons, coloring books water color paints & paper those tiny tot shopping carts play tea set baby dolls toy stroller If you have a car seat fo...
Finding a Play Date
Asked by R.E. from Austin
on July 15, 2009
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I have a five year old daughter who is needing a play date. How do I go by finding one. She is my only child and I really don't get out much so it is hard to meet peo...
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- I understand the struggle in meeting others, especially those who you mesh with. If you stay home, it is a lot more difficult to meet new people! I am also picky whe...
- As to how to find someone for your daughter to have play dates with... get out more and meet people. It will be good for her and you. Try local parks (too hot outsid...
- Have you thought about school or a summer program? I have met great parents at my son's MDO. He loves playing with the other kids too!
Working Mom Seeking Play Group for 10Mo
Asked by A.H. from Savannah
on January 10, 2007
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I am new here and looking for anyone would be interested in having a play date. I have a 10 mo daughter (Lily) and we need to meet people. I work so MOPS is out of the...
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- My daughter will play with your daughter. I might even bring along my roommate's son. lol M.
- A., I understand your situation. I've only been in Savannah for a year and a half and I still feel new to the area. Other than birthday parties my daughter gets invit...
- Hi A., I understand how you feel. I went through the same thing when my daughter was 1-2 years old. There aren't very many toddlers in my immediate neighborhood. S...
Play Group in Hyde Park or South Shore Area
Asked by I.A. from Chicago
on December 29, 2008
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I am keeping my 2-1/2 y.o. son home until we find a daycare/preschool that suits our needs. In the meantime, I am homeschoooling him and looking for an activity/play ...
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- I live in Hyde Park and we have our daughter in a wonderful daycare that just opened in April it is called Kids International, they have kids from all over which is ju...
- I., Hi, my name is D. and if you'd every like to meet up for a play date just email me at ____@____.com the way, I have a 4 year old boy and 6 year old girl and have ...
- You've received some good suggestions so far, here's a couple more: - Chicago Park District parks (Nichols in Hyde Park, others in Kenwood, Hyde Park, Woodlawn, Sou...
Seeking Moms in Spring Hill for Play Group
Asked by K.G. from Tampa
on April 22, 2007
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Hi everyone,
I have a beautiful 10 mo. old daughter who needs some friends to play with. Is there anyone out ther with babies around the same age who would like to se...
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- Hi K., I know it might be a little far for you, but we have a playgroup in New Port Richey and we meet at least once a week. We have quite a few little ones the sa...
- Hello K., Well I have recently joined meetup.com and found playgroups in our area(spring hill/brooksville. Hope this helps.You can email me @ ____@____.com ...
- I'm a member of the Mothers Club of Hernando County (and have been for 10 years) and we're meeting at the park on Deltona Blvd. this Wed at 3:30 if you'd like to come ...
