Playdates

[TuckItInYourHeart]

So basically my DS has a playdate today round ours. He is 7 and so is the other boy. My DS has disabilities and some mild learning difficulties and we've never had a playdate at all. he was at mainstream school but as his behaviour was awful i totally can understand why noone ever asked him as he was swearing and probably seemed really naughty. he wasn't being supported properly and no boundaries at school.he is at a SEN school now and his behaviour has completely changed no more swearing polite ect so anyway he ask his friend for a playdate and the thing is I've never had a playdate before so I'm not to sure on what I'm doing lol. Do I let them play in his room or just downstairs where I can keep an eye on them or give him some space and freedom to play in his room. This feel embarrassing asking but im not totally sure and i want to get this right as it means alot to me and my DS. My DS probably doesn't want me watching over them as in his words "he is a growing boy"

Honestly, you have to play it by ear and be ready to step in.

I'd suggest you plan a couple of activities or games you can sit and do with them if they need redirection.

Yeah I've done that and everything went well but now the mum has messaged and ask if I could have her child longer. Is that the etiquette for play dates. Not to sound like a cow but my DH isn't going to be best pleased as he's been working all day and doesn't particularly want to home to 2 hectic young boys. That time is chill down in our house. My daughter has SEN has just about as much as she can take from the noise

Is that the etiquette for play dates
Um no! Not unless you know them really well or her car has broken down somewhere..... However, if she doesn't turn up, not a lot you can do. Stick the tv on once it's past the time she should have picked up.

It's like the mum who called me up and said "x would love to play with your DD this afternoon, could you ask DD if she'd like that too." When I said yes, she would the mum said "great, I'll drop her off in half an hour!"
(turns out her other two were also out and she was looking for some child free time!)