A Playdate is a pre-arranged get-together between your child and other children of around the same age, either in your home, at a playground or any other place of your choosing. Playdates are a rewarding and fun-filled learning experience for both you and your children.

Why are Playdates important for kids?

Playdates are a vital part of learning and growing up for all children, as it is widely believed that Playdates between children of the same age create critically healthy, mind expanding, fun and challenging experiences which help children to grow physically, emotionally and socially. Playdates will also help your children build confidence and expand the skills they need to succeed in social situations for a lifetime, while they, and you, forge lasting friendships.

• Play builds the imagination
• Play promotes social skills
• Play advances physical development
• Play helps kids work through emotions

Experts agree that playing with children close to your child's own age will enhance your child's physical, emotional, and intellectual development. Your children will test themselves and others while learning how to respect rules and boundaries. Most importantly, your child will make friends and have fun at the same time. Also, as a parent, you'll discover your child's sense of humor, his or her learning style, tolerances and find out how he or she reacts to life's little successes and failures. You may even expand your own circle of friends!