http://www.sheknows.com/ Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/991745/playdates-for-moms-how-to-make-other-new-mom-friends One of the biggest challenges to being a new mom is finding friends who are in the same place you are. Use these tips to find new mommy friends in your area, because mommies need play dates, too! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/991745/playdates-for-moms-how-to-make-other-new-mom-friends Parenting New Moms Whitney Coy Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/976507/holiday-play-dates We expect our children to have fun, play well with others and share their toys, but a lot more goes into the perfect play date, especially during the holidays. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/976507/holiday-play-dates Parenting Family Fun Activities for Kids Tonya Wertman Mon, 05 Nov 2012 12:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/975135/when-play-dates-go-bad You’re excited. Your son has finally scored a play date with Billy, a boy in his class he can’t stop talking about. But when the kids get together, little Billy turns out to be a bully and the play date is filled with more tears than fun. How do you handle it? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/975135/when-play-dates-go-bad Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Lisa Steinke Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/961541/getting-through-the-long-summer-with-the-kids The kids are counting down the days until summer vacation. Their excitement is palpable! Long, lazy days of doing nothing makes your kids feel giddy — and you feel panicked. Weeks and weeks of kids underfoot. Constantly. You don’t dare admit how you feel to the other moms at the bus stop — but you aren’t the only one who feels this way. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/961541/getting-through-the-long-summer-with-the-kids Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Jen Klein Tue, 29 May 2012 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/961041/mastering-the-art-of-play-dates Responsible parents know teaching their children life skills are as important as the Three Rs. Among those, developing friendships is essential to a healthy and happy child. Play dates come without the formal structure of a classroom and give children the chance to create and hone those skills. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/961041/mastering-the-art-of-play-dates Parenting Family Fun Toys and Play Sara Kendall Mon, 21 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/960241/signing-waivers-for-play-dates Play dates are a part of the bedrock of childhood. They help our kids learn to socialize, respect authority and develop friendships . How do you feel about having to sign a waiver before your child skips off into her friend’s backyard? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/960241/signing-waivers-for-play-dates Parenting Age by Age School Age Kids Tiernan McKay Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/957899/gun-safety-for-kids Imagine this: Your child has a playdate with a new friend from class. You don't know the parents or maybe you just know them from passing at school pick-up and drop-off, but you've never been to their home. What do you ask them before sending your child over to play? Is it acceptable to ask if they have guns in their home? Are you prepared to cancel the playdate if you don't like the answer? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/957899/gun-safety-for-kids Parenting Katie Kavulla Sat, 24 Sep 2011 11:05:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/845319/top-5-preschool-play-date-must-haves-for-moms Some days it may feel like your preschooler has a busier social calendar than you do! Once she's left the diaper stage and you ditch the ever-present diaper bag, it is easy to leave things behind. In your scramble out the door, don't forget these five must-haves for any play date. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/845319/top-5-preschool-play-date-must-haves-for-moms Parenting Age by Age Preschoolers Kimberlee Bradford Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:08:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/834895/how-to-host-a-playdate-that-is-easy-and-fun When it comes to hosting a play date, it's important to stick to a few rules. First, keep it simple, and secondly, have fun! Aside from that, moms may be wracking their brains with what to do, what to serve and how to entertain your own kids as well as several others for a few hours. Follow these simple tricks and everyone will be begging for another play date at your house! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/834895/how-to-host-a-playdate-that-is-easy-and-fun Parenting Age by Age Preschoolers Molly Cerreta Smith