hosting a playdate for my daughter's friend who has epilepsy. first time

basil_compass_820030 Jul 2026

her mother sent me a written note. what a seizure looks like for her, what to do, when to call, which medicine is in the bag. very clear, very calm. i've read it maybe ten times. they're in the same grade, both 6. saturday afternoon at ours. my caregiver will be home too. anyone hosted a child with a condition like this. what did you do beyond following the note. and do i tell my daughter anything

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plum_camera_537430 Jul 2026
we had a classmate over who has a bad nut allergy, different thing but same feeling. kept her mum's note on the fridge and asked her to stay the first half hour. she was happy to. after that it was just two kids being loud
lemon_pebble_522130 Jul 2026
Follow the note exactly and keep your phone charged and on loud. Ask her mother if she'd like a message at some point in the afternoon either way. As for your daughter, she probably knows more about it than you think. Children that age usually do.