Relationships
Playdate Punctuality (or the Lack Thereof)
A mom is annoyed that a friend and her child are perpetually late by 20 minutes to every single playdate. Should she say something or let it go?
Young Child
Playdating With the Enemy
My friend’s kid is mean to my child, but my friend has no idea. Now what?
Toddler
Your Friendly Neighborhood Playgroup Bully
What do you do when your toddler son is now afraid of his constantly aggressive playmate?
Relationships
Problem Child Playdates
A mom no longer wants her son to play with her friend’s aggressive child. Does she tell the mom the truth, keep making excuses or are there other options? We have advice here.
Young Child
Thoughts on the Underscheduled Child
With kids in activities and sports every single day of the week, there’s something to be said about just playing and being together.
Young Child
5 Tips to Host a Fun Play Group
Five tips I’ve learned to make play group something we look forward to hosting every week.
Party & Play
Tried & True Playdate Packing Tips
Getting out of the house with a toddler in tow can be a challenge. Between packing up the stroller, toys, diapers, snacks, water bottle, change of clothes (along with my wallet and phone)… the must-haves of what you need when leaving the house with your active toddler can seem endless. Here are some tried and true tips that have worked for me when packing and preparing for playdates.
Your Life
Can These Friendships Be Saved?
When you make new friends but their parenting style may be a deal breaker. We have advice on how to handle this fellow-parent friendship dilemma.
Big Kid
Help, My Best Friend’s Kid is Being Mean to My Kid!
A reader asks for help with a tricky situation: a best friend’s child with developmental issues is bullying her own child.
Young Child
Beginner Card Games: The Yay to the Nay
For my toddler’s first foray into the world of games, I played four different toddler card games to see which she responded to the best.
Your Life
How to Stay Friends When You Can’t Stand Her Kid.
Your friend’s child may not be your cup of tea. Betsy of Gray Matter Matters gives us practical advice for this friendship dilemma.
Relationships
Neighborly Playdate Welcome Mat vs. Door Mat
A mom needs help navigating neighborly social waters after a brushoff because of bad playdates and clinginess which was taken personally by the other parents. Is a cordial relationship possible?
Parenting
Siblings Sabotaging Playdates? Ground Rules That Can Actually Help
Sibling rivalry can often ruin a playdate. Here are ideas on how to manage siblings during playdates so there is more fun and less tears.
Party & Play
The No-Technology Sleepover (Yes, It’s Really Possible!)
Tired of watching kids always on their phones during a sleepover or playdate? Here are some ideas that are fun for kids and tech free.
Party & Play
Transformers Outdoor Celebration: Becoming Kindergartners
In honor of these preschoolers graduating, we threw a end-of-the-school year outdoor Transformers celebration. Easy to do and most of all, fun!