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Advice on Teaching Toddler to Share
You might also try having play dates with fewer children for her to be jealous of. ... The day BEFORE each play date initiate a discussion about sharing and ...
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- Children at this age are very ego-centric. It's all about me! They don't really grasp the sharing concept until they are three. That doesn't mean that you just let ...
- The day BEFORE each play date initiate a discussion about sharing and let your daughter know that it is okay to have a few very special things that she doesn't want to...
- Practice by having her share and take turns with YOU. She needs to learn the terminology of "now it's your turn...now it's mommy's turn", and she needs to learn that r...
Playdate Dilemma
Read all 7 responses: "Hi, My son started a new school this fall (he's 7) and he has been invited on several playdates to classmate's houses.
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- You've gotten some interesting advice. I'm honestly not sure what i would do either. On one hand, kids do change friends alot, but on the other it is nice to recipro...
- i wouldnt worry about it!just have him play with friends he wants to unless the others call..i dont believe it is a standard rule...
- I wouldn't sweat it. We all know friendship at this age is very fluid. We've had kids over and then never had them over again for no real reason. And we've been to ...
Handling Continuous Play Date Cancellers
Oct 23, 2009 ... Read all 7 responses: "Our family needs some help in how to handle a few mothers who are consistent play date cancellers.
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- I'm not advocating this behavior, but I'm wondering if the set-up of the playdates, to them, is an implied "drop in". I've had numerous playdates in the last 10 years...
- We had the same problem with one of the play groups we were in. I decided to confront the mom about it and once we pointed it out she decided that she was not going t...
- Well, like the other post suggested, first, don't tell the kids about the play-date. If the other people show up, then great! The kids won't be disappointed. One ...
Ideas for Playdate Lunch
Read all 15 responses: "My son is almost 2 so I am starting to have playdates at my house. I notice the other moms (I have never been to one yet)say lunch ...
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- I make these really yummy french bread pizzas my hubby just goes wild for. You just get a loaf of french bread at walmart for about a dollar; some pizza sauce, I use ...
- The playdates I've been to/hosted where lunch/snacks were served, it was very simple. Like veges & dip, muffins, finger sandwiches (like plain ham & cheese, but no may...
- I think a nice salad would be appropiate or pasta dish. You can buy a roasted chicken from the store. Cook some thin spagetti. Buy Italian dressing and little cherr...
Playdate Etiquette
Oct 29, 2009 ... Read all 10 responses: "My friend and I (both first time moms) have been getting our babies together for Tuesday play-dates.
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- Personally I would not let my child mouth anything that another child's mouth has been on whether it was santized or not. Therefore I would bring my own teethng toys ...
- Running all toys through the top-rack of dishwasher is an easy way to go. However, generally speaking spreading the germs around is not a bad thing (unless they are...
- I am a mother of three very healthy children, ages 9, 4 & 2. I have never, ever, worried about cleaning "germs" off of my kids toys. Nor, did I worry about whether o...
Playdate Scheduled.
Read all 7 responses: "Okay...I am not sure how to work this thing so I made a new request. We are having our playdate on Wednesday, Jan 3rd at 1:00 pm.
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- I wish I could but my kids are with their dad until the 8th. Hopefully next time we can attend. J.
- We have plans that afternoon so won't be able to make it to this one. I did want to let you know in case you didn't that the sooner mall play area closes at 2 everyday...
- We will be there - looking forward to it!
Playdate Etiquette
Read all 9 responses: "i set up a playdate with my daughter's classmate at the classmate's house next week. she's been to our house previously to play but i ...
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- Hi N., I've been in the same situation before, and know how delicate this can be. On the other hand, as both a parent and a parenting coach, I can't encourage you en...
- BE OVERPROTECTIVE!!!!! Even Christians can do horrid things - I'm not saying they will, but you can explain that the rules you have is that you have to know the parent...
- Hi N., I don't think you're being overprotective, but then maybe I was overprotective with my kids, too -(lol!) I guess in this situation I would say no to the...
Playdate Guest Etiquette
Read all 8 responses: "Hello Moms, My son was invited to his (our) first play date and we are so excited! I wanted to get advice on what the etiquette is ...
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- A Snack would be great, you should stay away from eggs, milk, and nuts if possible (until you know about allergies). People have brought fruit trays, or a favorite typ...
- I agree that fathers do not typically attend playdates. I don't think it's a good idea at all. Invite their family over at another time. I think bringing a snack is...
- Hi, As for your question about what to bring, ask the host if you may bring fruit for dessert or something like that. That seems to work well and if you bring severa...
First Playdate
Read all 7 responses: "My five year old is having her first play date with a friend from daycare. Are there any general guidelines I need to follow.
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- Yes - I like the old school way of doing things. let the kids entertain themselves, instead of you feeling like you have to have something planned - kids like to make...
- Why not just let them play together? Dolls, games, stuffed animals, whatever.
- I think you have a great idea by planning a craft to do. Sometimes the excitement of having someone over they just dont do anything. As far as a general guideline....
Anti-social 5 Year Old Son
I am going to try to have a child come over for a play date, but I am so sad .... My suggestion would be to continue arranging playdates but also make sure ...
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- I wouldn't worry too much. Sounds like he wasn't in school prior to kindergarten? If so, he hasn't learned how to socialize with kids yet - he only knows adults, so ...
- My suggestion would be to continue arranging playdates but also make sure some of them, you aren't there to supervise & instead, he is at the other kids' house. This ...
- As long as your son is comfortable being alone, I would not worry. This is just how some people are. We don't need to push anything just because the rest of the worl...
