THOUGHTS?

Set up an activity for them both to do? X

I would try to get your daughter to express how she's feeling or suggest to her friend a activity for them to do. Unfortunately everyone is on phones and now kids are getting younger and younger when they get a phone/tablet. But i would see if she feels comfortable talking to her friend about it alone or maybe with your help. If not try to find some activities they can do together.

@Ruth @krystal i took over and just started asking. We are having a coloring contest

Send her home

so I should have probably said to ask her nicely to put it away and play something they both can play…if not then send her home lol

When I have play dates it's no electronics! If her mom needs to contact her she can do so but otherwise, play dates are for interaction

Why not say in my house we aren't on phones? Those can be your house rules when friends come over.. Or have a box and say this is where you put your phone until you leave. Kids do not NEED a phone- its a want.

I would kindly discontinue play time. Have the friend leave in the most kindest way possible. Afterwards? Explain to your daughter about how important it is to have friends that engage. That's all. OR you can try to engage and initiate play time.

Teach your daughter to speak up for herself. This is very important.