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Babyblue
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 Wed, Jun 08 2016, 1:36 pm
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For 5 year Olds. My son had a play date recently and I'm reciprocating today. I'd rather not, but hey, if I want my kids to have friends, it means there will sometimes need to be play dates at my place, I get that. I don't really like other people's kids in general. I'm not a kid person except for when it comes to my own. Is it OK to just have them play in the play room and not do anything special with them? (obviously I will be within sight to supervise) Also, how do I keep myself sane for the 2 hours the other boy is here? Thanks.
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Faigy86
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Wed, Jun 08 2016, 1:39 pm
Do they play nicely together? I don't think you need to do anything special with them, you just need to be on hand in case occasional refereeing/redirecting is necessary.
In most cases, children play nicer together than they do alone, so it should be fairly straightforward, unless you know this child to be a high maintenance child.
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Rachel Shira
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Wed, Jun 08 2016, 1:40 pm
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You definitely don't need to play with them! Help them get started on a game or activity and be available if they need something.
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thunderstorm
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Wed, Jun 08 2016, 1:42 pm
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My kids never needed my involvement in their play time with friends. But when they have a play date I always make sure to have some extra snacks handy. I prepare drinks and snacks on the table and I make sure that the friend knows where our bathroom is. Otherwise, they enjoy each others company and forget that I even exist.
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amother
Babyblue
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Wed, Jun 08 2016, 1:48 pm
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This is a relief to hear! The other mom is a preschool teacher and crafty and good with fun activities. My son has played there twice and I know she did specific activities with them. I'm so not that type, it's not my thing. Glad to know it's probably not an expectation. Of course I will have snacks and drinks available.
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flowerpower
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Wed, Jun 08 2016, 1:51 pm
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My kids have friends over all the time. The point of a "playdate" is to have someone to play with your kid. Keep an eye on them and make sure they stay out of trouble. I look out for when they get bored of that toy or activity and have them clean it up and move onto the next toy.
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lfab
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Wed, Jun 08 2016, 2:11 pm
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Nope, I've never done "special" activities with any of my kids when they had playdates. We usually only do shabbos playdates and the kids just play together. I also will usually do a small snack but if it's a short playdate that might not even be necessary.
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Iymnok
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Wed, Jun 08 2016, 2:16 pm
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Everyone is so much happier and calmer with a friend over. I'd actually prefer to have a friend over for each of my three oldest kids (7,5,4). 8 kids in the house playing their imaginary games is so much nicer than only my 5 whining and fighting.
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amother
Slategray
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Wed, Jun 08 2016, 10:14 pm
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What do I do on play dates? Secretly wish it was over already. I'm not into other people's kids.
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gold21
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Wed, Jun 08 2016, 10:45 pm
| Iymnok wrote: | | Everyone is so much happier and calmer with a friend over. I'd actually prefer to have a friend over for each of my three oldest kids (7,5,4). 8 kids in the house playing their imaginary games is so much nicer than only my 5 whining and fighting. |
I feel the same
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