My seven-year-old son Xavi went to a friend’s for a play date recently and I tagged along because I really like the other mum. I couldn’t believe how relaxed it was: the boys were calm, I was calm, their whole home was calm. She was playing sound-healing meditation music by Chantress Seba and it proved to be the perfect environment for play. I sat there wondering why I’d never thought of playing calming music on a play date. We have a drum kit in our living room – not quite the same atmosphere.
My children love play dates and we have an ongoing whirl of them at our home, both good, where friendships are strengthened and the children giggle away, and bad, when my children end up arguing among themselves which isn’t ideal for any guest, or when I don’t feel relaxed.
Here are 11 tips to help tip the balance towards good.
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