Playdates

Hosting great playdates

Vicki Clinebell — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 01:59:00 -0700

Hosting your preschooler's playdate? A little planning and preparation can help make it a fun time for everyone!

9 Ways to end the summer fighting in your home

Michele Borba, EdD — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:00:00 -0700

The neighborhood kids have chosen your home as the "cool" place to hang out. Great, eh? After all, friends do play a big part of our kids' happiness and well-being, and one of the best ways to instill happy home memories is by making your house kid-friendly.

How to steer clear of a bad playdate: The 9 moms to watch out for

Minsun Park — Tue, 31 May 2011 05:55:00 -0700

Finding compatible playdate partners is even more daunting than finding a life partner. A romantic coupling only requires two people to click. But playdating is a fearsome foursome . Read on to find out about the types of mom you might run into on a playdate -- and hopefully you won't recognize yourself!

Quick, easy lunch spots after a playdate

Christine K. Bailey — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 11:54:00 -0800

Playdates make for great fun -- not just for kids, but for moms, too. While your children play, you have time to catch up with other moms. But why stop with a playdate? Add lunch to your outing with one of these great kid-friendly, mom-happy lunch stops.

3 Ways to stop sibling playdate jealousy

Jen Klein — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:41:00 -0800

The afternoon starts simply enough. One of your kids has a friend over for a playdate. Things are going fine for a little while and all the kids of all ages play together. But then your child with the guest would like a little one-on-one time with her friend without the sibling. If not managed efficiently, the scene can turn difficult quickly.