Whether you’re hosting or sending, explain the rules and boundaries of sleepovers ahead of time to your child. Minding manners, being polite, and respecting rules and the homes of host parents are important points to cover. Kids can get mischievous in groups, so making it clear that they are still subject to normal rules. Here are […]
When you are ready to plan a sleepover remember that simple is always best That goes for activities, food, or planning. You don’t need to have a three-ring circus in your living room to keep kids entertained. Here are my ideas to help.
Set out the ground rules from the start! One of the best ways to avoid arguments and problems during the night is to set firm but reasonable rules from the beginning. Here are my tips to help.
One really important tip is to keep contact information in a central location. Many savvy parents will already have contact info for the parents of their kids’ friends. But it can be extra helpful to print out all the names and numbers of parents whose kids will be at your sleepover ahead of time and […]
Pack the essentials, but get your kid’s input, too! The core sleepover kit for younger kids includes a toothbrush and toothpaste, hairbrush, pajamas, and at least one other outfit. Check to see if they need to bring their own sleeping bag and/or pillow. If your child likes to sleep with a specific stuffed animal or blanket […]
Supervise, but don’t tyrannise! If you are the host parent, it’s obviously your responsibility to supervise the kids in your care and make sure they don’t get hurt or do anything too crazy. Here is my advice to help find the balance.
Expect the unexpected is the perfect saying for dealing with sleepovers and kids. You can plan the perfect sleepover to the T, but the kids might be more interested in an activity you didn’t plan, one or two kids might get homesick, the pizza might show up at wrong, time or with the wrong one […]
Timing! It’s best to get parents to drop guests off late in the day. If kids spend too much time together, they may start bickering. Be sure also to arrange a specific pick-up time the next morning to avoid having parents drop in throughout the day. The secret is planning, preparation & being clear on […]
Welcome to my series of Quick Win Tips around your Work / Life Balance; in this first clip we look at the ‘Magic of Yet’
My Work / Life Balance series of Quick Wins – episode 2! ‘Don’t Put It Off – DO SOMETHING NOW!’
My Work / Life Balance series of Quick Wins – Episode 3: Stress, Guilt and Pressure – the Secret is in Feeling in Control of your Choices.
My Work / Life Balance series of Quick Wins – Episode 4: Looking at your life as a whole …
My Work / Life Balance series of Quick Wins – Episode 5: Running on empty …
My Work / Life Balance series of Quick Wins – Episode 6: Learning to prioritise …
My Work / Life Balance series of Quick Wins – Episode 7: Delegating
A Practical Guide
A calm, practical starter guide from Sue Atkins to help you handle smartphones, social media, gaming, sleep and online pressure — without rows or panic.
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