Top Tips For Planning a Birthday Party For Your Kid

According to a recent study, “two-thirds of parents admit to finding planning children’s birthday parties more stressful than their day job.” For the most part, this can be attributed to a fear of letting their child down on a day that is very special to them. I know how stressful it can be! I worked hard to get every detail right for my kids’ birthday parties when they were growing up! In fact—their birthdays are this week, and even though I’m not planning a big bash this year, it’s still kind of stressful. I want to make sure they enjoy their big day!

Fortunately, careful planning can ensure that that a birthday celebration goes off without a hitch. Read on to discover some top tips! 

Choose a theme. If you aren’t sure where to get started when it comes to planning a birthday party for your child, choosing a theme will help ensure you’re moving in the right direction. For example, if they’re still waiting for their letter from Hogwarts, you could plan a Harry Potter-themed birthday party for them. Alternatively, you could base the party around their favorite video game, whether it’s Minecraft or Fortnite. 

Once you’ve got a theme in mind, you’ll find that the rest of the party plans itself. For example, you’ll find it much easier to buy decorations and set up your space after this! 

Order pizza for everyone. When it comes to food for any kind of party, you cannot go wrong with ordering pizza! After all, this is a crowd-pleaser of a dish that is easy to share among larger groups of people. Or if you dare, you can even provide the dough and ingredients so the kids can make their own homemade pizza! Be sure to check with parents ahead of time to see whether or not the guests have any specific dietary requirements, and keep this in mind when placing the order. 

Set up a candy bar. Whether you’ve hired a space for the party or are welcoming guests into your home, a candy bar will always go down a treat (pun intended), especially among younger guests. Fortunately, you can set up your own candy bar relatively easily; you simply need to buy a range of glass storage jars that you can fill with candies, before giving the kids something to pour them into.

Put your kids in control. Whether you’re unsure of what party games to play or what kind of music to play in the background, asking your kids for help and guidance can ensure the party is as successful as possible. After all, it is their party, which means that they’ll likely have more than a few ideas to bring to the table.

Bake the birthday cake yourself. If you’re planning a party on a budget or find that cooking is your love language, baking your own cake can be the perfect finishing touch to your child’s party. After all, the guests can take some home with them as part of their party bag! Remember, you don’t necessarily need to make a traditional birthday cake. You could experiment a little, such as with a chocolate chip cookie cake.

Final thoughts. In short, there are many steps that you can take to plan the perfect birthday party for your child. Remember, the more effort you put into the planning process, the more you’ll be able to relax and have fun on the big day itself!

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