The best thing about children, besides being adorable is that they are innocent. Making them happy doesn’t surround spending substantially on them. Small things like spending time with them, taking them out for an ice-cream or playing a round of peek-a-boo can also make them happy. You need not take them out to exotic restaurants and gift them expensive gifts.
As parents, you will always want to shower your kids with all the best things in this world, and you might have been racking your brain to think what different can you do this year to make your child’s birthday special and unique.
We have some simple, yet unique ideas that will remind you of your childhood days and will also make your birthday boys birthday party more special.
Brilliant Ways To Make Your Child’s Birthday A Special One
Decide a theme
Theme form the heart of any awesome birthday party, and kids of all age go crazy about it. When it comes to kids, deciding a theme is easy – it can be anything from their favorite cartoon character to a fable or a story from a fairy tail But, to make it more interesting for the child, take her suggestions. Who knows he might come up with something unique which you as elders, could never think of.
You can also keep the theme a surprise for them, and in that case, you need to do thorough homework or else he might be left more disheartened than happy.
Birthday cake
Once you have decided the theme, order the cake accordingly. Even if you discuss the theme with your child, you can surprise your child with the cake’s design because you will have an idea, and the chances of shocking him will be mitigated.
Include activities
Children are energetic and across all age, they love activities. So, kids parties should be loaded with games and activities. Furthermore, if you live them on their own after a point, they will get bored or end up snatching each other’s toys!
If you have a budget, you can hire a bouncing castle as kids of any age can enjoy it. Otherwise, you can think of some indoor games and distribute small gifts to the winners.
Invite in style and on time
Do not send out invites to your guests at the last minute. Everyone has commitments, and a late invitation can, at times end up in missing out on your kid’s friends, which you will not want.
Introduce the theme of the party through the card. For instance, if it’s a Harry porter theme, get cards cut out in broom shape. It will also help the guests to know the theme, and they can get their kids dressed for the occasion accordingly. Mention the venue and time clearly, so that guests can find it without any hassle.
Be flexible
Kids can be utterly unpredictable, but as elders, you are expected to handle them with a smile. Any parent will want to plan the perfect party and execute it in the best manner. And any interruption inclines to disturb you. However, never forget the occasion – it’s your child’s birthday, and you can ruin it for a third party.
With small kids, at times, the birthday boy itself becomes cranky when he is put in a gathering. Or he may end up fighting with his best friend over a pack of chocolates or a toy, which he has not touched for ages – you can’t predict such scenarios. Take a deep breath and smile. He is a child, and he needs your love and patience, and since his day, he deserves maximum attention.
Goody bags
Though it’s your child’s birthday party, giving goodies is a sweet and healthy practice. While it makes the other kids happy, it also teaches your child to share, which is a valuable lesson.
To kids, it hardly matters what’s there inside the bag, so keep it simple with some mini toys or some goodies like chocolates, sidewalk chalk, or colors. Put them in a colorful bag and tie each bag with a bright ribbon.
