How to Handle a Sleepover if You Don't Like Being Away from Parents

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Tell your parents that you are a bit nervous about this sleepover.

   They should always know how you feel.
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   Step 2: Pack your sleepover bag.

   That might make you feel a little less jittery and maybe make you feel excited. , Don't think about the sleepover if you don't feel good thinking about it.
   
   Remember that the time before bed is the perfect time to let your worries leave your head. , Say, "Me too!'"
   
   You can also use their soap, conditioner, and perfume if they don't mind. , Try to keep your emotions inside because you might worry your parents. ,,,,
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   Step 3: Go to bed with positive thoughts.

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   Step 4: The next morning when your friend calls telling you how excited he/she is that your coming

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   Step 5: try and sound happy too.

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   Step 6: When you have a shower

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   Step 7: use your dad/mom's shampoo so when you sniff your hair at the sleepover you'll think of them.

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   Step 8: After your parents drop you off

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   Step 9: give them a big hug and tell them that you'll miss them a lot.

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    Step 10: Go inside your friend's house and if you can

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    Step 11: explain that you sometimes feel a little homesick.

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    Step 12: Have a lot of fun at your friend's house and if you feel you are missing your parents too much

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    Step 13: keep texting them small updates about your sleepover

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    Step 14: At night

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    Step 15: go to sleep a little late so you are too sleepy to think about feeling homesick

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    Step 16: The next morning when your parents come

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    Step 17: hopefully you and your friend will be planning another sleepover

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