Summer Play Dates
The long days of summer are usually filled with small children who are full of energy and looking for something to do. Don't let this cause you to pull your hair out - arrange a play date!
Play dates for small children can be so much fun and they don't require a lot of extensive planning or large amounts of money. There is absolutely no reason for you to make this complicated or stressful because small children are much simpler and more creative than most adults give them credit for.
Choose entertainment activities that will utilize whatever resources you already have available. For example, ask each child to bring a couple of their their favorite toys and games to share. Now, suddenly the toys and games that each child took for granted becomes a lot more fun, when shared with their friends.
And, keep the snacks simple too. Some peanut butter & jelly or grilled cheese sandwiches are always a big hit. Add some milk or juice to drink and now you have a tasty treat when those small hungry stomachs begin to growl for lunch.
- If you have a safe back yard - then use it for their playground that day.
- If you have a "child-friendly" family room - then use it for the playroom that day.
