Meryl Neiman

Questions and Answers

• How do you feel about playdate scheduling? Select all that apply

  How do you feel about playdate scheduling? Select all that apply

  asked by Meryl Neiman in Parenting
• What do you do when your 7YO daughter constantly requests playdates with a classmate whom you do not think is a good influence?

  What do you do when your 7YO daughter constantly requests playdates with a classmate whom you do not think is a good influence?

  asked by Betsy Berman in Parenting

  My answer: I think you can encourage other friendships and limit the number of playdates you allow with this one child. I would explain to my child what this child does that concerns me and tell her that I don't want her adopting those same behaviors. "I don't like that 'Suzie' yells and throws fits when things don't go her way." Having said that, I would not forbid the relationship, I just might stay more involved during the playdate than I would normally. If my child starting acting like the classmate, I would explain that we would not be able to have "Suzie" over again until my child demonstrated that she was capable of behaving appropriately.
• How do you typically arrange playdates for your children age 9 and under?

  How do you typically arrange playdates for your children age 9 and under?

  asked by Meryl Neiman in Parenting