Milk and Madness | Sleepovers... yay or nay? 😴 🛏️ 💤 (Ep. 17)

Sleepovers... yay or nay? 😴 🛏️ 💤 (Ep. 17)

May 30, 2024 / 16:05/S2:E1 Download MP3

Sleepovers. Are you excited to get the kids out of the house so you can have a night off, or does the idea bring up all sorts of anxiety? In today's Yay or Nay episode, we'll discuss our thoughts on sleepovers. Did we have them as kids, and how have they shaped our view as parents?

Key takeaways:

Knowing the hosts: Ensure you know the sleepover hosts well enough to reduce anxiety. Being comfortable with the host will put you at ease, allowing you to know your child is in safe hands.
Modifying the experience: Consider attending the sleepover to help out or picking up your child early. This will allow your child to experience the social interaction and fun of a sleepover without the stress and anxiety.
Don't rush: Get all the details about the sleepover. Speaking with the host family to ensure they are aware of your thoughts and feelings about the experience will help make the experience more enjoyable for all.
Open communication: Ensure your child has the ability to contact you if needed. Providing them with a phone will give them the independence to do so.

What we discussed:
00:19 Intro
01:38 Yay or Nay on sleepovers for Nhi
03:25 Yay or Nay on sleepovers for Dee
05:03 Important points to consider about sleepovers
09:02 How to keep your kids safe during a sleepover
10:51 Navigating being asked to attend a sleepover
12:21 Declining an invitation
13:50 Keeping the communication lines open
15:38 Outro

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With love,

Nhi & Dee