How to Write a Letter to a Parent to Set Up a Playdate

As a child meets new friends, it's important to help those friendships blossom and maintain a good relationship with the other child̵7;s parents. To help promote positive interaction with other children, it's often a good idea to set up play dates with the other child and his parents. These play dates can offer both time for the kids to play and a chance for parents to have some adult time. If your son wants to have a play date, but you don't know the child's parents, it may be a good idea to send a letter to them as a way of introducing yourself.

Things You'll Need

  • Note card
  • Envelope

Instructions

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      Introduce yourself in the first line of the letter. Let the other parent know who you are and how your children know each other.

    • 2

      Include the date and time of your anticipated play date so that the other parent can plan accordingly. You may want to include an alternate date and let the other parent select which date works best for her.

    • 3

      Discuss what you will be doing on your play date. Offer some suggestions, such as going to a park, roller skating or swimming at the pool.

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      Suggest something that the two of you can do while the kids are playing, such as enjoying a picnic lunch or having some coffee from a nearby coffee shop.

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