Play dates are hit or miss.  They are great ways for my kids to interact with peers, learn socialization skills and practice good sharing skills, but a lot of the success depends on how I manage all the kid's time together.Here are five tips that I use when I have play dates to avoid mayhem, which often does ensue regardless of my efforts:1. Try to limit the number of guests to one.  For some reason, in my house, three is a tough number.  There is always one odd man out.  When my daughter has two friends over, she inevitably breaks … [Read more...]