Attn: MOM: Questions to Ask Before Her First Sleep Over Slumber Party
Ok, the time has come….Your daughter has been invited to her first slumber party. You called and chatted with the Birthday girl’s mom just to get a better feel of the activities planned. You have purchased the gift for the Birthday girl and even a new pair of pajamas for your little diva. You have helped your daughter pack for her first night away from home. You have done all of this with a fake smile doing your best Award winning performance of cheerfulness so your daughter doesn’t realize how emotionally moved you are by this girly-girl right of passage. Hang in there, Mom! She’s going to be fine and have a wonderful time! Though I can’t keep your little diva from growing up way too fast, I can give you some helpful hints and questions to ask before the big Sleepover:
- Does the party agenda include a road trip? If so, to where and when are they to return from the fun? This does not mean that you can just happen to show up at the particular fun spot at a certain time. Don’t be embarrassing, Mom!
- Does the party host have any family pets that your daughter might be allergic to? If so, make a judement call and either have your girl double up on allergy medicine or politely ask the host that she not let the pet and your daughter interact too much.
- Does the party host have a private swimming pool? Will the girls be swimming? Is your daughter a good swimmer or will she need to wear a life jacket?
- What time should you pick your daughter up the next morning? You don’t want to be too anxious picking up your princess but you don’t want her to wear out her welcome either!
- Does your daughter have any food allergies that you need to let the party host know of?
- Most important: Ask your husband or significant other if he/she has any plans on the night of the party. You might as well make the most of the night to yourself and have your own slumber party.
