Tips For Throwing A Great Birthday Party For Your Kids

I’ve encountered numerous parents in my life with horror stories regarding party planning. It seems some parents simply do not know how to plan such a simple event.  If you are reading this article and thinking “uh oh that’s me!” well do not worry! All it takes is effort, prioritization, and a decent memory! The Parents the world Parents all over the world make mistakes when it comes to simple event planning, but it doesn’t have to be so hard. At the end of the day these are priceless memories, and you are going to want to remember a happy experience and not a tragic series of poor choices.

Food

Food is an essential part of any gathering, the birth of your child is no exception. At a gathering like this you must make sure that you have food with a general appeal for friends and family, but also something special for your child. Think about what your child’s favorite foods are and make sure it’s prepared and at the party. Sometimes it just so happens that your child is simply begging for something that can’t be prepared at home. Don’t over think it and just go and order as many as needed for the party. Remember food is fuel and good food will ensure that everyone who attends has the energy to contribute to the festivities.

Friends

Another crucial area to keep in your mind is friends. A party needs a base of decent individuals that mesh well with both you and your child. Keep in mind that there will simply be some children that are friends with your son/daughter that you won’t get along with. Unless the friend in question is destructive and vulgar don’t let your personal feelings get in the way of your child’s fun. Even the greatest of birthdays can be brought down by the lack of one great friend. So make sure you speak with your child regarding who will and won’t be coming to the event.

Entertainment

Provide entertainment, create a festive atmosphere. When it comes to entertainment the age of your child is obviously a considered factor before spending any of your hard earned money. For younger children the choices are almost endless. Things like renting a bounce house, clown, or even pony rides work just fine for a very young age group. When planning for a teenager it’s about taking them out to a venue of their choosing. Almost every teen out there would be more than pleased with four tickets to a concert of their choosing with friends of their choosing as a birthday party.

Conclusion

By combining the above three and keeping your child’s opinion in mind it’s very difficult to fail at throwing a party your daughter/son will remember. The first thing to take into account is age. Simply put it’s the most important variable. Some parents seem oblivious as to the age of their children, don’t follow in their footsteps and treat your children age appropriately. The second most important aspect is entertainment.  You don’t have to go out to have fun but you should at least have something planned for at home if you plan on staying in. Make sure that you create a guest list that is good for your children. Trying to force your child to not associate with a friend will only hurt his/her image of you. The last thing in this list to take into account is good food, but you don’t need a reminder for that, do you!

This article was written by Eduardo Dieguez, blogger for Event Source Solutions. Eduardo is a 1st generation American born Cuban that is currently in pursuit of his AA Degree at Valencia CC.