Play Dates

By GreenMomma

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Not all play dates live up to your expectations of giggles and fun. Sometimes its just a total disaster! Here are some tips on how to handle that touchy situation... more »

How to Have Successful Play Dates

By Amanda Morin

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In a world full of afterschool activities, lessons and athletic practices, children don't often have the opportunity to play spontaneously with friends, so we end up scheduling play dates. Play dates can be difficult for parents to manage, ... more »

How to Help Your Child Deal With Stress

By 1creativemama

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For adults we have all the pills in the world to aide us in dealing with stress, we also have years of experience of learning to cope with and stay calm during stressful situations. However our children do not have this experience, nor do we ... more »

How to host the best playgroup

By Valerie Deneen

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Hosting a playgroup doesn't have to be stressful or difficult. With these easy steps, you'll have the other moms talking about your awesome playdate for weeks!.. more »

How to Make Peanut Butter Marshmallow Beards (Great for Kids)

By joyful327

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Rainy Day? Or just bored? If you're looking for a fun activity for your little one, why not make peanut butter marshmallow beards! It's a great photo moment!.. more »

How to Meet Other Moms

By CCrock

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Being a new mom is such a wonderful time, but it can also be isolating when you don't have people who can relate to all the new things you are going through. Here are some tips on how to meet up with other moms for friendship and to keep your ... more »

How to Plan the Perfect Play Date (Toddlers and Preschoolers)

By jenfoote

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Are you the parent of a toddler or a preschooler who would like to plan a play date soon? If this is the first “official,” play date that you are planning, you may be looking for some tips. If that is the case, please continue reading on... more »

How to Talk to a Parent About a Bad Play Date

By Amanda Morin

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We've all been there. Your child had a bad play date. Maybe he and his friend fought the whole time or maybe his friend just wouldn't follow house rules. Whatever the situation, as much as you'd like to drop the kid off and run or push him out ... more »

How to Use Email to Organize a Playgroup

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Organizing a playgroup can be difficult if members don't attend regularly or have each others contact information. If one or two moms agree to be contact people for the group, the Internet makes organizing a playgroup quite easy. Playgroups can ... more »

How to Make Homemade Fingerpaint

By joyful327

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Arts & crafts builds children's creativity, stimulates their imaginations, and enhances cognitive skills. Finger painting is a fun early childhood activity! Enjoy!.. more »

How to Make Your Own Sidewalk Paint for Kids.

By christieo1

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Sidewalk paint can be expensive to purchase but very fun to use. Try this simple recipe and make your own sidewalk paint for your kids to enjoy!.. more »

How to Set Boundaries With Neighborhood Children

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Living in a neighborhood setting is a perfect way to help your child socialize and make friends. It is important to allow your child to play with other kids and learn how to interact with others, but it is also important to set boundaries with ... more »

How to Make an Indoor Sandbox for Kids.

By christieo1

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Long winter months are hard on kids because they have to go without some of their favorite outdoor activities. Almost all kids love to play in the sandbox, so why not bring it inside? Check out this easy and fun idea to help your kids enjoy ... more »

How to Start a Fun Playgroup

By joyful327

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There are many benefits to playgroups! Not only will it build friendships and enhance your child(ren)s social skills, its just plain fun to have playmates!.. more »

How to find kid activities in your area

By Greatfunmoms

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There are so many fun kid activities, if you know where to find them... more »

How to Plan a Playgroup Field Trip

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Playgroups bring moms and kids together regularly for fun and socialization. Meeting once or twice a week at a park or fast food restaurant is routine for many playgroups. Break up the monotony of playgroup meetings by planning a field trip. Use ... more »

How to Handle Children Fighting on Play Dates

By Amanda Morin

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It's inevitable--when children spend a lot of time together there's bound to be some fighting. Whether they're four or fourteen, kids and their friends don't always get along well. Of course, by the time they're fourteen, having friends over ... more »

How to Meet Stay At Home Moms

By outsidethebox

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Being a full time Mom-at-home can be a lonely and isolating experience. Adult conversation with others like you is not only necessary for your sanity, it helps you be the best parent you can be... more »

How to Start a Play Group

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Create the social and academic interactions you want your child to experience by starting your own play group. Not only will you introduce your child to important peer relations, you will establish a parent support group of your very own... more »

How to Find a Play Group

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Finding a good play group for your preschooler is a great way to introduce your child to a variety of educational and social skills as well a great way for you to meet other parents... more »

How to Host a Play Date

By GreenMomma

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Hosting a play date is fairly simple but there are a few rules you should follow... more »

How to be the Guest on Your First Play Date

By GreenMomma

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Being the guest on the play date is fairly simple if you follow the basic rules. These tips will help you have a sucessful playdate, even when trouble happens... more »

How to Corral the Young'Uns and Keep Kids Happy During Meetings

By HGLeader

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You’ve just started a group and you need advice. It’s exciting and invigorating to meet with other moms, but it can be overwhelming keeping all the moms and kids occupied and happy. Moms dream of sitting quietly with hot tea, steeped in ... more »

How to Create a Toddler-Friendly Play Room

By PaulaHowTo

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We all know that children love to play. More importantly, they love to play with other children. So, to make your home the spot all of the kids in the neighborhood want to visit, consider the following ideas when planning your child's play room... more »

How to Encourage Friendships Between Children

By eHow Parenting Editor

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By age five and six, young children are beginning to understand the fundamentals of being a friend and establishing relationships. As school-aged children become more curious about their peers, you can follow these steps to help encourage those ... more »

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