Listen "Strategies For Smooth Playdates"
Episode Synopsis
In this podcast episode, Shauna & Rachel discuss strategies for managing playdates with their children. Key points include:
Start with a Snack: Ensure children are not hungry to avoid unhappiness.
Open Doors Policy: Keep doors open during play for safety.
Game Rules: Host's child is the first player for video games at their house.
For imaginative play, here's three main rules:
Inclusion: Everyone can join the game.
Autonomy: Each child chooses their own role.
Respect: Use polite requests to avoid controlling others.
They discuss managing dynamics between mixed-age groups, scheduling activities flexibly, and using a three-strike rule for Shauna's 6-year-old with autism. They emphasize the importance of free play, conflict resolution, and allowing children to learn through experience.
Start with a Snack: Ensure children are not hungry to avoid unhappiness.
Open Doors Policy: Keep doors open during play for safety.
Game Rules: Host's child is the first player for video games at their house.
For imaginative play, here's three main rules:
Inclusion: Everyone can join the game.
Autonomy: Each child chooses their own role.
Respect: Use polite requests to avoid controlling others.
They discuss managing dynamics between mixed-age groups, scheduling activities flexibly, and using a three-strike rule for Shauna's 6-year-old with autism. They emphasize the importance of free play, conflict resolution, and allowing children to learn through experience.
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