111. Q&A: Is my kid ready for a sleepover?

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...

3:05 - The guidelines we use and the questions we ask to determine whether or not we allow our own kids to have a sleepover with their friends.

5:11 - Why knowing the formal questions about body safety, firearm safety, etc. can keep your child safe, even if you don't choose to explicitly ask them.

10:57 - It's not about one thing, but all the things that together serve to help create a safer environment.

12:29 - What are the benefits of allowing your child to have a sleepover?

17:01 - Assessing your child's personal developmental readiness.

21:07 - At what age are most kids developmentally able to handle a sleepover?

24:44 - Addressing bullying (before and after) slumber parties.

31:23 - How one-on-one sleepovers can help children create connections and break into friend groups.

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