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Don’t Underestimate the Power of a Play Date

By Emily Schloss April 3, 2018

Sometimes staying home is a great idea and the little ones are usually our reminder. Kids love having company – it’s exciting and freeing – it’s a “Play date!”

You know they are nagging for the chance to have a new friend, or best friend, or just anyone over! The requests come often, the playdates not so frequent. Start with once a month. Give your kids the chance to have a friend just for a couple hours after school.  

My daughter was at a tween birthday party and her friend said she just wanted to “be” with her friends, not be scheduled while with her friends. Parties and get-togethers nowadays typically involve big activities, while fun, don’t really give kids the freedom they enjoy.

In other words, kids want to just hangout!

Of course, they do! From little ones to teens, this is the best option on most days. See who’s available, come as you are and chill. No party plans, no pre-arranged menu. 

It’s a win-win. Both moms get the benefit of having their children entertained and the kids have the time of their lives. 

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