Kid’s birthdays are fun and so easy to do. Do them right, and you’ll give your child a great party and memories and bring him closer to his friends than ever before. When you want to throw the best children’s party, you must pull out all the stops. This means that instead of buying a small pack of balloons that you’ll hurt, your cheeks inflating, you go further. Follow this guide to ensure that this party is the best-dressed one yet.
Ask Your Child for the Theme
As it is your child’s birthday, the first step that you should do is to ask your child what theme they would like. You should never assume what is currently “in” with your kid because while they might love Batman and all of the Batman movies, it might be cooler to have a Captain America-themed party. Allow your kid to choose what theme they want so that when the time comes, you are met with smiles rather than a tantrum.
Balloons, Streamers, and Confetti
Regardless of the theme chosen, some party staples should appear. Choose the colors so that they fit the theme, and go nuts. The more balloons, streams, and confetti there are, the better. Children love extravagant parties because they rarely get to experience them. You could also get lights and even cheap disco balls.
Tip: Buy these items either online or at your local dollar store, and you’ll be able to decorate the whole party for cheap. Be the mom of the year and throw your child the best party because you won’t need to worry about overdoing it on the spending!
Get Your Kid in On the Decorating
Having the decorations is one thing; decorating with them is another. That is why you need to get your kid to help you with the decorating. This is a great way to ensure your child is happy with the final result. As a bonus, it’s also an excellent way to bond with your kid!
Have a Cool Backdrop
We live in a very digital age, so one of the best ways to make their birthday exciting and for you to take the cutest photos is to have a backdrop. This could be a bunch of streamers against the wall or a temporary wallpaper design using tape. Whatever you choose, backdrops are fun ways to take photos and play dress up. You and your child will be grateful you set it up years later when you want to remember.
Invites
Planning the party doesn’t just stop at the decorating, so the next step is creating the party invites. Paper invites can still be the best way to invite your children’s friends over, especially if they are too young to own their mobile phones. If they are older, you could leave the invites to your child, who might use a group chat or Facebook to create the event that everyone can RSVP to. It could also help you circumvent the pesky school policies that inhibit your child from only inviting their friends.
Food
When you are hosting for other people’s children, you need to make sure that you know what everyone’s allergic to. It could be something easy so you can completely keep it out of your home, or it could be riskier. It is risky when the item they are allergic to is a common every day item, for instance.
Tip: When you ask about allergies, make sure you know what kind they have. Can they not breathe or be near it? Or do they need to eat it directly in order for an allergic reaction to form?
Once you know about any allergies, it’s time to get a poll on the food. For instance, you can have two main meals if the party is big enough. Get your kid to ask their friends to make, buy, or prepare the top two favorite kinds of meals.
Activities
Though children are incredibly inventive, it never hurts to be more prepared. Have common, fun games set up like hit the piñata or surprise them all with a trip to an interactive aquarium. To help you choose which activities you should add to your party, follow these steps:
- Know Your Kid Activities can also be the best presents if you know your child well. For instance, taking your kid and all of their friends to the aquarium could be the best present ever – especially if it is a surprise. Alternatively, you can consider arranging for a murder mystery game in your backyard if that is where the birthday party would be hosted. You can also organize a Pinata Popping Challenge for which you can use balloons filled with confetti and small treats. Hang the balloons and let the kids pop them with darts or sticks to release the goodies. Put simply, if you know your kid, you’ll be able to reprise him with a great gift.
- Ask Your Kid You should, of course, always ask your kid. You don’t want your child to feel like you’ve completely taken over his life, after all. Instead, ask him. It’s always possible to incorporate his ideas alongside your ideas, and it guarantees that your child will have fun at his birthday party.
- Budget Budgeting is crucial, especially when considering taking your child to a live show. You might be able to convince the other parents to buy their own child a ticket if you need the extra help. Either way, never underestimate the power of will.
- If Needed, Ask for Permission You should never take other children out of your home without their parent’s permission. This will help you stay on good terms with the other mothers, and it will also help you make friends. Ask for permission, and you’ll throw their party the right way.
Extra Surprises
What’s a kid’s party without a few surprises thrown in? One of the most popular and arguably best surprises is the goodie bag. These are usually small bags with treats inside as a thank-you for coming to your child’s birthday. These surprises could also come in the form of guests that show up, like a grandmother, or it could be a game for their birthday that allows many people to play at once.
Birthday parties are fun to throw because children are very easy to please. Just keep your child involved in the planning, ensure that you have the go-ahead from the other parents, and strive to make each year special.
