How to Survive a Sleepover Infographic

Many parents are caught in two minds when it comes to the issue of a sleepover. On the one hand, they're exciting for the children. On the other hand, the list of things that can go wrong is lengthy! Is the reward really worth the effort and the energy?

With a bit of careful planning and some ground rules, a sleepover need not be as taxing as it may often appear. Follow our guide and ensure you'll be a Sleepover Party Survivor, this time and every time.

How to surivive a sleepover Children of all ages are ecited by the prospect of having their friends over to stay for the night. Given the hours involved, sleepovers can be taxing times for parents and the hours of darkness can easily drag. However, with a little planning, a sleepover need not be a stressful disaster. Follow our guide for a fun and memorable sleepover - even for parents! Before: 1. Make a list of invitees: Keep numbers small, and only invite children you've seen through other play times. Ask parents of the invitees for any dietary needs and bedtime habits, plus a contact number in case they get homesick. 2. Plan the agenda: Make sure your child is involved, but decide on the ground rules, potential activities and plan a sleeping area away from where games will be played. 3. Timescales: When organising your sleepover, suggest a dinnertime start for other children to get dropped off, with parents collecting their kids after breakfast the next day. During 1. Food: Party food can work well at sleepovers and add to the sense of a special occasion. Stock up on snacks to accompany movie-watching and the inevitable 'midnight feast'. 2. Activities: The world is your oyster! Make use of outdoor space if it's dry, and stick to your agenda in the same way that you would at a party. From making bedroom forts to party games, face painting, a mini disco, cake decorating, slime making, craft activites and a movie, there's plenty to fill time with until your curfew. 3. Bedtime: Sort our sleeping arrangements upon arrival to avoid arguments later. Stayling up late and being quiet might be acceptable for certain ages, but if it's still noisy after your curfew, clamp down fast. AFter 1. Food Have a buffet breakfast ready so children can eat as they rise - they'll likely be used to a personal routine and body clock. In keeping with the party theme, individual cereal boxes, fruit, yoghurts and pancakes can work well. 2.. Activities: Keep activities to a minimum, with the focus being on getting the children fed, dressed and ready to be picked up. Television and/or tablets can help fill time until parents arrive. 3. Tody up: Ensure your child helps with the tidying up as a condition of having the sleepover. It's hard work and you're potentially giving up a night's sleep. Keep the day as peaceful as possible - lack of sleep can be stressful for all concerned so treat it as a day of recovery. Finally... Pat yourself on the back and look forward to a full night's sleep!

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