How Do You Plan A Successful Slumber Party?
It’s a red-eye reality of parental life–kids love slumber parties. If you value peace, quiet, and a bit of sleep at night, invite nice kids, plan some great activities and make the ground rules clear. Invite six guests tops, and even numbers whenever possible so there’s never an odd boy or girl out. Skip sleepovers for kids under age six to increase the odds that you’ll be snoozing at midnight instead of placing a phone call for a homesick child. Ask guests to arrive with a sleeping bag and pillow in time for a no-fuss dinner (pizza, pasta). Designate a pickup time, such as 10 a.m., after a hearty breakfast. Prepare activities suitable for a group of excited kids. Rent plenty of movies, pull out group games, or plan a simple craft project the kids can take home. Ask a birthday child if he or she is OK with a sibling joining the party. If not, set up an alternate activity for the left-out sibling, such as a play date or sleepover. Or, plan an evening’s activity (games, a family movie),
