12 Tips to Help You Be the Best Playdate Mom on the Block

Every playdate has the capacity to get a little out of control. For your sanity, and to keep the kids happy and calm, set up a corner of the house (a fort, perhaps, or outside, a hammock) that is inviting and fun for the kids to go to when you need them to calm down. Put books or coloring supplies in the area — any quiet activity will do — and give yourself a minute to breathe before they start jumping up and down again.