Parties for kids
The Penny Whistle Christmas party book : including Hanukkah, New Year's & Twelfth Night family parties
by Meredith Brokaw & Annie Gilbar ; designed & illustrated by Jill Weber.
New York : Simon & Schuster, c1991.
Presents instructions on how to plan parties to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and the New Year.
Kids parties
author, Lisa Atwood ; photography, Thayer Allyson Gowdy ; food styling, Erin Quon ; styling, Bergren Rameson.
Menlo Park, CA : Oxmoor House, c2007.
- Includes index.
- At head of title: Williams-Sonoma.
Party fun!
Jenny Dodd.
London : New Holland, 2007.
Now parents can find all the answers for preparing and holding memorable birthday parties for their kids! This guide takes you through every planning stage step-by-step, from making the invitations to choosing a theme and providing entertainment. The 20 inspiring party ideas include Plundering Pirates, Teddy's Picnic, Skateboard Extreme, Funky Fashion Sleepover, Tenpin Bowling, Witches and Wizards, Boys'Night Out, and Dolly's Tea Party. Each celebration includes invitations, treat bags, food, party cake, and entertainment suggestions, and can be adapted to suit almost any age group. Many can be tailored to fit other special occasions, such as Valentine's Day or Halloween gatherings. Illustrated throughout with full-color photographs, these creative festivities are so easy to arrange that children can be involved with many of the preparations.
Party fun! : themes, cakes, invitations, treat bags, food, games
Jenny Dodd.
Cape Town : New Holland Publishers, 2007.
Includes index.
Planning a party with your child is a chance to share some joy and have some fun. Parties for kids can be successful if you plan ahead, prepare for the unexpected and provide age-appropriate activities.
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For a good time by all, keep the party:
Simple – a little cake with a few games and some snacks can go a long way.
Small – invite the same number of guests as the age of the birthday child.
Short – an hour or two is a sufficient of amount of time before children can become cranky and tired. |
Give yourself plenty of time to plan the party. Involve your child in the decision making process. It can give your child a sense of self-esteem. But it doesn’t mean your child will have the final say in all the decisions. Even a young child can tell you that he admires Elmo.
Avoid most surprises that can pop-up during the party by staying ahead of the game. If you want to hold the party outdoors have a back-up plan in case the forecast was wrong. Also have extra food and favors. Sometimes a sibling of one of the guests will tag along to the party. Recruit relatives and friends to help out. Offer some non-sugary snacks, such as pretzels, fresh veggies and fruit, and accommodate food allergies, such as nuts.
You as a parent know what activities is best for your child. Take into consideration the number and age of the guests and the area where the activities will take place. Be sure to include quiet activities with active ones. Make sure everyone gets a turn. Root for all players and acknowledge them for doing their best. If the kids are having fun, keep going with the activity.
Don’t forget the camera. You can assign one of your helpers to take lots of pictures. These will be treasured memories for years to come.
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Article by: St. Louis Public Library staff.
