Birthday Parties for Kids Dos and Donts

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• Birthday Parties for Kids
• DOs and DONTs

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Kids look forward to their birthdays all year
long, which means the pressure is on for planning
a celebration that they will always remember.
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While planning your childs birthday party is
lots of fun, it can also be overwhelming to put
together an event that includes food, activities
and a venue that all ages can enjoy.
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Fortunately, you have come to the right place
since this guide will show you exactly what to do
and what to avoid as you plan for your kid to
enjoy their very own party of the year.
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• DO INVOLVE YOUR CHILD

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Unless you are planning a surprise party, getting
your child involved in the process will make sure
they have the party of their dreams.
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Ask them whom they want to invite so that no one
important is left off the guest list, and let
them have some input on where they would like the
party to be held.
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This way, you will not be second-guessing whether
each decision is what your child would want or
would not want.
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• DONT JUST WING IT

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Planning the entertainment is one area where many
parents make mistakes. While you want to give
the guests room for open-ended play, you also
want to avoid having them stand around with
nothing to do.
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Ideally, your activities should encourage just
enough excitement to keep the party humming
merrily along
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so check into entertainment options such as
laser tag or a crafts table that allow for some
flexibility with your timing.
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• DO TIME YOUR PARTY CAREFULLY

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It may seem as though a party held late in the
evening will make it possible for more guests to
attend.
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However, younger children may be cranky by the
evening, or it may be too dark for outdoor games
and activities.
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Instead, plan your party for a weekend, and
strive to start it during the mid-morning and
afternoon hours.
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To avoid having the party go long, include an
ending time on the invitation so that everyone is
clear about the timing of your event.
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• DONT TRY TO DO IT ALL YOURSELF

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You might be willing to do anything to make your
child smile, but remember that your child also
looks forward to seeing you enjoy their birthday.
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Hosting an event with young kids is hard work,
and it helps to have other people ready to
transition them through each activity while
keeping an eye on their safety.
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Summer camp is an option that provides party
hosts that know how to keep the fun going, and
choosing from their planned activities
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frees up your time while giving you enough
space to accommodate everyone on your guest list.
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• DO PROVIDE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

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Give your guests a heads-up about any special
activities you have planned so that they can plan
accordingly.
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Knowing that they will be rock climbing will not
just get them excited, but it will also let them
know to wear appropriate shoes and clothing.
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• Include your special instructions on the
  invitation, or give each parent the information
  when they contact you to RSVP.

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This year, celebrate your kids big day with a
party that all of their friends will enjoy.
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Remember, planning a party shouldnt be
stressful, so dont be afraid to explore ways to
enhance the excitement while having enough help
to keep every guest happy.
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Then, get ready to enjoy the party with everyone
else while snapping those adorable pictures of
your kids favorite birthday party ever.
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Let your kids enjoy the birthday party experience
at Maplewood Summer Day Camp.
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Experienced staff will keep your child both safe
and busy with arts and crafts, games, water
sports, gymnastics and more.
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VISIT THE SITE AT http//bit.ly/maplewoodbirthday
parties
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