Playing with Others: Lauren

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Playdate Etiquette for School Aged Children

Regularly my daughter (age 8) receives calls from classmates for playdates. The caller's parents are usually within earshot while the caller is asking me to have a playdate at OUR house. I find this odd and a bit rude that the parent would allow their child to call and essentially invite themselves over. I could slightly understand if we had some big attraction like a pool etc but we don't. My daughter also has a number of neighborhood friends. All of the kids hatch plans to play inside each other's houses especially when the...

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Advice I Can Give My Friend

Do you tell your children everything about an ailing grandparent and their health? Meaning is it my responsibility to let Lauren Darin and Cathryn(my friends children) know each up to the minute report on Mom even if it is better or even if it is worse? How much protection should we give our kids who are already living in a tough and difficult world? My children are 23 18 and 12. Help for my friend would be great! Thank you. E.

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