Playdate | ADHD Information

Nate has gone on play dates since he was 4, the kids he plays with have the same interests and except Nate for his freindly hugging stuck on a topic type behavior. When he goes to play he and his friends usually have an agenda of what they are going to do. I have dragged all his star wars garb to several houses. These are kids through daycare and children he met in school, or karate. I have usually met the parents several times. We always set a drop off and pick up time. Yes, they do know he has adhd, before the diagnosis.. He was just Nate, with lots of engergy and a fun look at life..

Neighborhood play is different.. As you end up playing with neighbors who may not have as much in common. We are the parents who are always out and where are kids are.. It has stopped many bad situations with him before they could get to ugly. Well then, I'll keep you posted! hehe Please do.  I don't have much excitment in my life... (that maybe obvious) but i love to hear about others out there having an exciting moment.  Good luck to you.  I've enjoyed the conversation. This post and mine. 

Good idea recee.

Dillons, oh my! I'd never do that either and it's hard for me to understand parents who would do such thing .. especially in today's world. eeeeeek!

ooooo  la la!!  hehehe  Is he cute?!  (I'm sorry, and .. i'm giggling like a school girl)   Well I've had my eye on him since summer but truly, I know nothing about him. For all I know, he's married. I've never seen the mother so my gut is telling me he's a single dad? Then again, when it comes to dating (not that I'm assuming this is what it's going to be - >cough/cough<) my out-of-luck meter boils.well I say, make a play date at some public place that is safe for the kids, and one that you can focus on adult coversation without having to stay right next to your child.  (like Mc'd's , Chuckie Cheese, Chik Filet, ect.  all indoor activties and easy to keep an eye on).  That way.. everyone will have fun.  If it all falls your way. .  then great for you.. if not.. then order a shake and make up an excuse for having to leave 10 min early.    ptgally38988.9050462963Personally I beleive play date's should include the parent(s), at least in the begining, until you get to know and trust the person and such.  Now I have friends that do the play date thing with a group of other parents, and they always meet at a public place.   Maybe the parents like it like that way, im not sure.  But if it where me...  I'd (being the parent) would not leave my child with a person I did not know very well.  So I guess that means if he took up the offer to come to your house for a play date.... he'd also come and stay for the time reserved.  I hope your a good judge of people, or ...  MC'D's has a wonderful indoor play ground!!Thanks ptgally. I am a pretty good judge on people and I guess I didn't think from his perspective in wanting to drop his on off at MY house. Afterall, I'm a safe bet but of course, he doesn't know me. Maybe this was a silly question. I guess I'm wondering whether he's interested in a playdate for his son (who attends preschool) or if he offered because he's interested in me. LOL This morning, as I was walking towards the bus stop with my son, a man we often see walking with HIS son gave me his contact number and said if I was ever interested in having our kids get together, to call him. I think it's a great idea. My son has said hi to the little boy a few times prior. Question is, how do playdates work? If it's at my house, am I to expect the father to come over as well? or vise versa? Odd question I know. I don't know this man nor do I know if he's single or not. Maybe it's strictly for our kids to have a play-pal .. not sure. How does this work?

Also .. if by chance he invites my son over to play with his son .. would he expect me to leave? Naturally, I wouldn't feel too comfortable being that I don't know them but generally .. do the parents drop their kids off and leave or is this an opportunity for the parents to get to know each other as well? heheh

The only playdates I have had is with my friends kids.....so no help there. But I will tell you a wierd thing that happened to my friend. Her daughter came home from school one day with a girls phone number from her class, she wanted to call her and did. The mother said she would come to her house, never met my friend, she dropped off her 2 young girls at my friends and left after a brief introduction. THEN......she called a little later and asked if the girls could spend the night! So her and her husband came by and brought some stuff for them and off they went!!!!!!! THEY NEVER MET BEFORE. Me and my friend where floored. Niether one of us would do such a thing!!!!! maybe u can all go to the park and let them play and then the parents can talk while the kids play and that way you both can figure out what to do next time they plan a playdate.