This week, we will be exploring the highs, the lows and everything in between of parenthood specifically related to those nightmare playdates. Most parents have experienced at least one tale of terror and we've searched the internet to bring you just a few of those tales today. We've all been there excited that our child is going to have a fun afternoon full of positive social interactions that spirals out of control and ends up with meltdowns and total mess.  So we put together a list of eight rules to help you prevent nightmare playdates and spend enjoyable or productive time while the kids are playing.  What is covered:  -The benefits of playdates for both children and parents  -What playdate politics is -How to deal with one-sided playdates -The pros and cons of the parent staying on a playdate -How to deal with badly behaved kids or parents -Why some kids may behave totally different when they’re not in school  -Big Chat Small Talk 8 rules for successful playdates Resources:  -Let’s connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigchatsmalltalk/   -Subscribe to be the first to know about new content https://linktr.ee/bigchatsmalltalk  -Send a Voice Message to Big Chat Small Talk https://www.speakpipe.com/BigChatSmallTalk