First Time Sleepover

A Good First Impression For many children, inviting a friend over to sleep overnight is the first time that someone outside of family members will share their private world. It's very personal, and children can be both excited and apprehensive. By taking certain steps, parents can make sure that the experience is positive and fun. Bedding To begin with, it's better to limit the number of friends to one or two. This makes it much easier to provide proper supervision, and a trundle bed or trundle bunk bed will handle the sleeping accommodations for kids of any age. Creating a fun and pleasant sleeping arrangement is a good beginning for any sleepover party.

Activities

• Games - Age is the main consideration in choosing activities. There are thousands of games on the market, but many of the old favorites can still be the life of the party.
• Movies - Always a hit, but be careful about choosing scary movies for younger kids.
• Video Games - These are great with for 2 or 3 children, but tend to lead to conflict over sharing turns.
• Eating - This is one of the core activities of any sleepover. Pizza, snacks, and sodas have universal appeal regardless of age.
• Outdoor activities - During the summer, be sure to include plenty of fresh-air activities, since tired kids will eat and sleep better.

Supervision
The success of any sleepover will ultimately rest upon Mom's and Dad's ability to organize and supervise, especially with younger kids. Remember your child will look to you to keep order, settle disputes, and provide everything needed to keep the party safe and fun.