My daughter is 8 and recently became friends with another girl who rides the bus with her. They've begged for last minute playdates, and twice the other girls mom has offered to have sleepovers- which I respectfully declined and they just went to the park.

This other mom seems perfectly nice. The thing is.... when she sees me in person she's been requesting that I watch her kid the next day or to take the girls to play right at that moment. I'm starting to feel bad saying no to her over and over.

I have a system that works for our family that includes my daughter spending time with friends and the people she loves.

My boyfriend (not her father but fully supports her) and I run a small healthcare practice during the week and are starting another business from home on the weekends. It's really tricky to have other children over....... but is that my duty as a parent? IDK I'm feeling conflicted.

My partner is better with setting boundaries, so I've stayed strong- but I'm wondering if I'm being an AH just selfishly saying no to all the playdates ?