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Playdates: 5 Kinds to Avoid

by the editors at ParentDish, Posted Mar 1st 2011 9:00AM

Playdates we love and playdates we loathe. Credit: Getty Images
Let's face it. The life of a modern mom would not be complete without the playdate. While at work, we get a voicemail from Playdate Penny who would love to pencil our ...Let's face it. The life of a modern mom would not be complete without the playdate.
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When Your Playdate Won't Leave

by Amy Hatch, Posted May 15th 2009 2:00PM

Does your playdate wear out their welcome? Don't hide -- use some simple strategies to set your boundaries. Photo courtesy of sxc.hu.
What's a busy mom to do when that two-hour play date turns into a seven-hour marathon? You've tried all the ...
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Dad not welcome in mom's club

by Roger Sinasohn, Posted Oct 18th 2008 12:00PM

If we had the financial wherewithal to allow it, I would love to be a stay-at-home dad. I would spend my days helping out at the kids' schools, taking them on all kinds of adventures, and, yes, getting together with other parents and kids for copious ...
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DailyDish: Schedule some back-to-school playdates

by Bethany Sanders, Posted Jul 29th 2008 6:00AM

Has it been weeks since your kids saw their school friends? Help them catch up with a playdate. ...
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Playdates: Who's responsible for paying?

by Bethany Sanders, Posted Jul 11th 2008 1:00PM

A good friend of mine called the other day. "Andrew (who is 11) wants to take a friend to the fair, but it's so expensive, I don't think I can afford it." She's right, the fair is expensive. But I was surprised to learn that when her son invites ...
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Playdate, a photo essay

by Sarah Gilbert, Posted Feb 10th 2006 2:02PM

Last week I posted the timeline to our playdate. This week, I've got photos. When I arrived, it was a little zany. I had lemon tart and coffee for breakfast. ...
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Playdate, a timeline

by Sarah Gilbert, Posted Feb 3rd 2006 9:46PM

9:02 a.m. Truman wakes, paws at my face in delight. 9:03 a.m. I look over my shoulder at the window. Rain streams down and grey light fills the room. 9:12 a.m. I pull myself out of bed. 9:43 a.m. Diapers are changed, bananas are procured, shirts and ...
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