birthday Kids' parties are now very different to say today, when most mothers of children. In many communities, throwing birthday parties have become almost a competitive sport.
Part of your child should be about fun, not competition. And birthday parties for children should never be able to compare the levels of the party extravaganza.
The key to a big birthday party? First, remember that this is your son, not someone else. Plan your party around hisInterests of the child and family is what you get comfortable.
Start planning the party at least 4 to 6 weeks in advance in order to have enough time to take care of all, if that's what you do and can do. If you decide to book a party or hire a local entertainer, birthday party, to place calls over three months in advance, to be sure that the date and time you want is available.
Some of the most common questions mothers ask for planning children's birthdayParts, and some reasonable answers.
How many children should I invite?
stay if the party are invited for a child under 5 years and parents, the number of children will not be an important factor. Parents supervise their children, so that you will be able to focus more on your own.
Some experts say that children are old enough to make you fall to the parties be left as they are about 5 or 6 years. Until then, most have been in play groups, nurseries, and possiblyKindergarten. That is, if the social skills they need to play well with other children and have a good time.
The rule of thumb, how many children to invite: your child's age plus one.
When I do the party?
The best time for the party at the age of the customer. For infants and small children, consider naptime. Planning the party ends at noon so that is probably a good idea. For slightly older children, the parties can start from 1Clock or 2 clock watch and ends with 15.00 or 16.00
How long should the party last?
One hour for children under five years, and an hour and a half or two hours should be perfect for older children. Pick-up time was at the invitation, he knows exactly when the parents get their young partygoers.
There are guidelines for the selection of decorations for the holidays?
Remember, all color-Use your child's favorite color and get one, two, three, or a scheme using multi-colorBalloons, plates, napkins, plates, napkins, and goodie bags.
Decorations reflect the theme of your child chooses. Once you and your child decide on a topic that is the easiest choice is a complete software bundle Buy Party. If the child is, say, pirates, dolls, Disney Princess, Hannah Montana, or sport, is an all-in-one for his fancy dress birthday party. Check out this wide range of decorations for holidays and theme partiesPacks.
What should I serve?
The smaller ones are easy to please: for their mothers or fathers to help them a little 'cake and ice cream, probably make them very happy.
For small children, work small portions of good food. Think cut-up fruit, cheese, carrots, cookies, muffins and refreshments.
Another idea is to be rolled sandwiches cut into windmills or cut into shapes with cookie cutter shape.
For children 7 years or so, you canpizza, macaroni and cheese is never wrong, baked ziti with o. Add a little 'salad or grape or cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices for the celebration because of the price a little' more than color.
Are you with pizza, you cut the cake are smaller than Windows and usually let the kids again and even more. Cut small slices dramatically reduce waste.
A birthday cake or cupcakes are essential. Decorate Cupcakes has an enjoyable multi-parent: Keep the kids busylove and care for the provision of a dessert the kids.
What are the best games for young children?
Children enjoy hearing and singing familiar songs, clapping their hands or these simple hand movements. L ', songs, stories and games, they know they are popular with pre-school parties, as well. Ask your child or the teacher for the favorites. Do you have enough activities planned to start a new one every 10 or 15 minutes if necessary.
A treasure hunt canalso work easily and individually on any topic, for example, children look for 'gold' pirates or to fit the princess "jewels". Just be sure that moms and dads and helpers on the other hand there to help children follow the instructions and search for hidden treasure.
I do a party entertainer?
Rent a party pro Entertainment is an increasingly popular option. Party Clowns, magicians and other entertainers can naturally take on all Birthday PartyActivities.
Party professionals, your effort and stress as they prepared to handle almost any situation. They do it all the time. You are tuned into the signs of a child is not involved, or two young people do not do, or that all children are restless and it's time to move to a new activity.
Another option: take the party elsewhere. There are many places left that can keep the child occupied and his friends from the first secondGuests will be picked up until the last child is happy.
There are special party "to do and not do?"
A definite "do" is for children to be creative. Coloring Book, paint, stickers on objects, making brooches, bracelets, decorations, hats, economic, business or other craft projects to keep children amused and happy. In fact, young children can create or decorate your own party favors is a good way to get them in the first 15 minutes of the party if busyeveryone has arrived.
Another "Do" is a reception for parents, especially if they are already asked to stay at the party.
And "Do" Be merciful, even if the brothers unexpected. enough food for a few more, and one or two more in the goodie bags, just in case.
Here is a great time, "not" Regardless of the activities you have planned for the birthday party of your child, any child feel left out or unhappy because he or she was not selected for a team or deleteda game. To promote participation, cooperation and teamwork, not individual competitors.
If we open the presents at the party?
There are two schools of thought in the opening birthday presents. The first is to wait until after the party is over. The main reasons:
1) You do not want the party to focus on gifts;
2) you can be there at all, while the celebrated boring pull boxes, and
3) You have a limited amount of time, especially ifwith the party in a home party.
The second point is to open presents while everyone is there. The main reasons: 1) the birthday guest of honor can not wait to open it, and 2) give your child the gift of seeing his friend wants to open, especially if your child help choose the present.
Decide what makes you comfortable, easy to learn to be flexible when circumstances require a change in plans.
Should I insist that my child write a "thank you"? Note
Absolutely. Before children learn to write, is for parents to write the note and the child to scribble or paint something on it appropriately. If the child is able to write his name, is the signature of the lower part of a mother or a father-note is OK.
When children grow up, but you should understand that writing "thank you" notes are a useful way to let people know that you know their kindness and generosity to appreciate. Think thank you note, not only as part ofTeaching children good manners, but instead of helping them to learn a social lesson that will serve them well in their lives.
