Thanks Apples and Bananas! I like this approach too Mother's Dinner is just a meal out at a restaurant every couple of months with all my clients. Everyone gets a little loosened up with a drink or 2, some good food and good company. This time, we're going to a restaurant where one of the Dads is a chef. At my old location, I lived in a forest, so we'd have bonfires, bbqs and outdoor movie nights. Sooooo fun and I'm still close with many of my original clients. Plus, as PR, I'd bet you could write it off

Your reasoning for my approach is exactly right. As a provider, the better a client knows me on a personal level, the more comfortable they are with me as a person thereby making my job easier - no micro managing (ever), a LOT of trust in my ability and intentions. And we are a huge part of their children's lives....they should WANT to know us better. In my experience, it's been well worth it