Playdate Gone Wrong

In this story we see how Moon uses assertiveness to deal with Sun who is being rude at a playdate. Being assertive with rude friends can be tricky, but with a little practice, kids will be able to handle these situations in a constructive way. This story will teach kids lessons about friendship, conflict resolution, assertiveness, and self-advocacy (speak up for yourself). Whether they are at a playdate or just hanging out with friends, it can be hard to stand up for themselves when someone is being disrespectful, or sometimes even physical. In this book, we discuss how to be assertive and take control of the situation when friends are being rude.

We have also given a few tips on how to make playdates more fun. Help your little ones use these tips at their playdate. This will help them understand how to respect and have fun with their friends at the same time. Let us help them make playdates full of fun.

What more? As a fun activity after reading this book, kids can plan playdates together with their parents. Go ahead and decide on whom to call, why, what rules to follow, how to treat their friends, etc. We have provided activity sheets at the end of this book to let you explore various playdate options.