Many families limit slumber parties to four or five kids. First-time sleepovers are better with just one other child. Who's coming?
Choose kids who get along with one another. To avoid hurt feelings, don't pass out invitations at school unless all the girls or boys are invited. Most families allow only boys or girls, not mixed overnight events. Who's hosting? Check with parents when your child is invited to a party. If you don't know them, meet them ahead of time, and visit the house to make sure it is safe and appropriate before giving your child permission to go.
Don't be afraid to ask who is coming, who is chaperoning, whether movies that will be shown are those you allow your child to see, and what rules will be set for the kids.
No surprises: Parents of the party-giver should discuss rules with their own child ahead of time, and with guests when the party starts.
Which rooms are off-limits - parents' bedroom, living room, computer center? What time is lights-out? What privacy will guests have from parents and other family members? What food can be eaten? What happens if outsiders try to crash the party? Parents of both party-giver and guests should discuss how individual situations can be handled - for example, if a child is a sleepwalker, bedwetter or sleeps only with lights on. Parents shouldn't be embarrassed to call other parents to come get a child who causes problems for the other kids, or for one who has a bad cold or seems sick.
Curfew: Some parents set them, others don't. It's helpful to have a room where early birds can crash, in case some guests are night owls who want to stay up until dawn. Food: Have plenty. Write in the date, time, place and the names of each person invited. If they need to bring anything, make that clear too. Send the invitations out with plenty of time to spare. A cute invitation idea: Pink and purple with cute red hearts.
It helps to remind your friends to bring PJs, sleeping bag and a pillow. No sleepover is complete without cute pajamas! Each guest gets a pair of matching or coordinating pajamas. Neither sleepovers nor slumber parties are appropriate before age 10 and are not required for optimal social development. This is true for children in late elementary school and teenagers. Use an exfoliating scrub to wake up dull, tired-looking skin.
Splash cold water on your face to constrict the blood vessels and reduce redness. An energizing face wash or cooling face mask containing ingredients like ginger, peppermint or citrus will leave you with a tingly feeling and make your face feel more awake. Feeling better after less sleep — including after getting less Deep or REM sleep — could be the result of your body trying to compensate for sleep deprivation. These hormones supply the sensation of alertness.
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