Children’s birthday parties are becoming more elaborate and original as parents want to give their children an unforgettable experience. The main goal should be to make your child feel special and make sure that everyone has a good time. So the first step should be to sit down with your child and ask her what kind of party she wants. This must be balanced against her budget, her time frame, and the energy she must put into the planning and the day itself. You can start thinking about balloons, cakes, games and decorations and then let your imagination run wild: a paid artist, a trip to a zoo or an elaborate theme party with costumes and activities, all planned around a character or toy.

Theme parties are great because it’s so easy to get party supplies based on a theme like Barbie or the Disney princesses, or you can start with a very low-budget color theme and just have everything one color: pink balloons, pink lemonade, pink cupcakes. and pink napkins. Your theme can be based on an activity such as a treasure hunt, a trip to the circus, or a beach party. Or you can transform your home into Batman’s cave or a fairy castle and plan activities and meals accordingly. The main thing is to plan the event so that you can enjoy it too, and not be so busy that you forget to take pictures!

Birthday parties are a wonderful opportunity to involve friends and family to help with games, pass the cake, and care for the little ones. Preschoolers have a short attention span and need lots of activities from the moment they arrive, such as simple craft projects like coloring their own themed placemats or assembling party hats from prepared materials. Reading a story on your chosen theme (Elmo, Dora the Explorer) can calm them down before lunch and always have a few extra games planned in case one is a flop. A paid performer can sometimes be a waste of money – a friend or teenager in costume can be a lot of fun, especially if he hands out the party favors last!

The same planning tips apply to all age groups, including teens. Starting with the invitations, you need to make sure that everyone who should be included is included and check with the school about the rules regarding giving out invitations at the school. The invitation should be clear about whether the children should come dressed up or if they should bring bathing suits if it is a beach or pool party. Make sure everyone is clear about pick-up times, and if the event is not at your home, be clear about directions and who is responsible for transportation. Be aware of safety concerns, children with food allergies, pool or beach safety, and avoid fireworks, alcohol, and the risk of fire – candles should only be on the cake!

The party theme begins with the invitation, and the design possibilities are endless. If you have a train theme like Thomas the Tank Engine, then the invitation can look like a train ticket. If it’s a ballet theme, then the invitation can be a cutout of a pair of ballet shoes. Pirate parties can be treasure maps, princess parties a royal scroll. Teens can be more ambitious using their computer skills, but you’ll want to make sure RSVPs are clear and communicate with you. The final item on your to-do list should be a thank you note in the same theme as the party, ready for your child to sign and send the next day as thanks for the gift and the friend’s presence on the day. most memorable of the year