Planning the Perfect Birthday Party
A child’s birthday is a very special and memorable event in the child’s life. Parents or guardians face many challenges when planning children’s birthday party. Consider party rentals such as bounce houses or inflatable slides from Jamaya Party Rentals. Our experienced customer service specialist can help you find an inflatable that will fit within your budget and theme of your child’s party. Below are some tips that can help you organize a stress-free birthday party for your kids.
Get your Child involved in Planning the Party
Parents forget that the party is not theirs but for their child. For a successful birthday party for your child, ensure that you involve your child in the planning since he/she is the guest of honor. Each child has a preference/ideas, not matter the age.
Older children have definite ideas and suggestions for their birthday parties. Although you should not allow the kid to decide on everything, their input will make the party a success and more enjoyable. Older kids will enjoy designing and writing invitation cards, planning the menu and decorating.
Keep the Children Busy
Unoccupied children are a very destructive force. To avoid or minimize destruction, you can channel their energy into activities that will keep them busy (like moon bounces). If you don’t, the kids will be all over the house destroying anything they can get hold of. Make sure you plan more activities than you need so that the children can engage in the activities that they like and can handle. As the children arrive for the birthday party, you can engage them in a low-key game that will enable them to socialize.
When choosing an activity, make sure it is age-appropriate. A clown or magician may seem a good idea but some kids may be frightened or scared. If the children are very young, old-fashioned games like Pin-the-Tail-on-the-Donkey, Duck-Duck Goose, Simon Says and Piñata’s may keep them busy.
Have a Kid-friendly Menu
Meals are very tricky when it comes to birthday parties for children because kids are picky eaters. If you must serve a meal, let it be simple and small. A birthday cake is the focus of the birthday party. However, you can also provide familiar snacks such as pizza or sandwiches. You may also provide candy or different flavors of ice cream. When parents are dropping their kids to the party, ensure that you inquire about food allergies.
Children’s birthday parties can be hectic. However, the tips given above will assist you to plan a perfect celebration for your kid. You can also call Jamaya Party Rentals to help you plan “the easiest party you’ll ever have!”