Questions about playdates?

I've never had paly dates for my children usually it is a social thing friends etc... I would expect to have healthy snacks such as fruit for them. Let them play together. Time would be sorted by the parents (You and theirs)I would expect when they would be coming back..... How old are the children?

I don't think there are really standards to Play Dates- but the time it lasts would probably depend on the age of the children. I'd day probably 1 1/2 to 2 hours is plenty of time, but again it really depends on the age of the children. The snacks would probably also depend on the individual children, but I'd suggest something easy, simple, and healthy. Pretzels and fresh fruit would be a great easy snack for the kids. As far as what the kids are allowed to do, that mostly depends on your comfort level. If you don't want them to make a mess painting, I wouldn't suggest you let them paint- that sort of thing. Only let them do what you are comfortable with! I'm sure most kids would be happy just playing together with their toys, or outside if it's nice enough. Hope I was of some help =)

There are no rules as such. Whenever my kids have friends round, I stick to the same rules as I always have. If I am looking after them then they obey my rules, whatever they happen to be. My 7 year old has his friends here for about 2 hours which I think is a good amount of time. Give them fruit for snacks. Check with the other childs mum whether he's allergic to anything. I tell my kids friends parents what I'll have for snacks and I usually make them some dinner too so I just ask if there's anything he can't have. I think the best thing would be to work out between yourself and the other childs parents whatever you think is best.

I have the basic rules: no running, yelling, share & keep your hands to yourself. I think 2 hours is plenty of time for a play date. Snacks: depending on age. Baby carrots, pretzels, grapes, apples, some kind of juice. Most kids can play fine by themselves if you just let them be. They should be able to entertain themselves for the most part.