Tips for Hosting a Successful Birthday Party

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When it comes to having a birthday party for your children here are a few tips I have learnt over the years to ensure success:-
• Prepare all food the day before
• Invite no more than 10 guests
• Have healthy options, and if possible gluten free options in party food
• No soft-drink
• Have designated party/play area
• Have plenty of water on hand
• Make sure you and your child eat before the party
• Ask a friend or older children to help with games and watching kids
• Have original party bags
• Invitations out at least 2 weeks before
• Have house or backyard ready for running, yelling, laughing, fighting and pure madness!
• Play music to help calm and focus kids.
• Have a loose schedule of welcome, game, food, game, cake, games, than play.
• On invitations ask parents if they will be attending, if they are needed to attend, if the child has eating preferences and what is finish time.
• A successful party usually goes for approx 1 ½ hours for young ones.
• Try to make as much food as you can, healthier and saves money.
• Involve your child in picking the theme and/or cake
• Google party games
• If decorating, decorate with age appropriate things, for e.g. 2 -3 year olds may do better without crepe paper and balloons that bust and can be swallowed. 5 -- 8 love piñatas however be aware of a boy running around with a stick!
• Talk to your child before party and fully prepare them with what manners you expect, what behaviour you expect etc.

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[UnityQld]

Thank you. 

[UnityQld]

When hosting a party for an older child, things to consider and discuss with your young adult are: Number of guests, Venue, Rules of acceptable behaviour, What happens if uninvited guests turn up, Hours of party, Music and noice levels, Clean up and set up responsibilities, Food, Drinking rules - permissions, Activities during party. I find that setting a budget and getting your child involved, and being completely clear about responsibilities will make for a successful night for all.

[junglejimboston]

What a great video! I love to hear from Australia, especially Queensland, where I lived for a number of months. Way to go!

[animalejover]

what about a Sweet sixteen?