How to plan a party for kids?
When you have to arrange a birthday party for kids, you need to be extra alert. There is a simple reason behind it that kids are never satisfied and always dynamic. At one point they like one thing and at another point something else.
But we moms have a solution to every problem and our experience helps us learn everything.
Things to keep in mind
The arrangements are different for girls and boys. Different age groups also have different preferences. At home, my 9.5-year-old daughter is totally different from my 5-year-old boy.
My girl is excited about the decorations, cakes, balloons and her friends.
She is involved in every decision for her birthday party.
She plans her birthday gift all year long. And it is always my goal to convince other members. Then there’s a pretty dress to be arranged for the princess.
Some more things to take care of
Another important thing is to ask for the number of friends she wants to invite. Accordingly, I decide whether to have a party at home or at a restaurant.
Budget-wise wise both places have some pros and cons. A restaurant is a little costlier but the arrangements are not your headache. You just need to give the details and forget the rest. You also attend the party as a guest.
On the other hand, a party at home is done totally by the members of the house. All the arrangements are to be organised properly from pen to paper. Plan B should always be handy in case last-minute changes are to be made.
The lady of the house needs to be calm at all times. She is the one who takes over every good and bad on her back.
Well, my son is not social at all; he is just concerned with his toy cars. He only has one passion and it is easier to get a small toy car when he wants something.
Sometimes, we take the kids to an amusement park where they enjoy themselves the most and have dinner with the family
However, this year he has asked for a car which he can drive.
He is not fond of parties, but his two friends, whom he meets in school daily. So birthdays are not any different for him. Within some time, he has started eating cakes and is excited to blow out the candles. Now he has started realising the fun of celebrating birthdays with family and friends. All thanks to his elder sister.
Equality is the priority
There is an age difference between the two but sibling rivalry is always around the corner. It is hard to maintain a balance but it is possible.
- Clothes are bought for both every time.
- Gifts are always decided for both.
Whosoever’s birthday it is in the family, both the kids blow out the candles and cut the cake. And not to forget about the return gifts.
Doing every bit cautiously, also nothing is always perfect. I am always the referee between the two for the silliest issues in the world.
thts a great post . thank god only have one kid. else the equality is priority gets tricky at time.
also like the idea of how to involve your daughter in very decision .
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We just had the first birthday party for my baby. I am sure the parties in the future will be tougher to arrange. 🙂 Thank you for these tips
Welcome Anchal. I am glad my post could help you.
Whoa! Looks like planning such parties is quite a tedious task and kudos to you for making sure that both the kids have fun in their own little way :).
Thanks Aseem. Kids only teach us so many new lessons in life.
I have to plan a party soon will keep all this in mind
Thank you dear.
Planning birthday party is such a tedious task, many last minute changes and alterations. You are doing a commendable job by managing two and letting them understand the value of sharing. Smart Mommying
Thank you dear.
A mom who is in the same position as me…great post. I’m sure these ideas will help me with my kids
Thank you Manveen
Lovely ideas and tips. I love planning my kids birthdays and im going to certainly take these up.
Thank you dear
A very useful post dear .. I am definitely going to keep these tips in mind after my son grows up 🙂
Thank you Neha
Nice enough plans Geethica, recently did my sons second birthday and it involved lot of planning last minute tweaks
Tha’s true. Even if you have one kid or two, planning is the last minute saviour. Thanks dear.
Birthday parties planning is such pressure situation for me. But now mostly my daughter just loves to have pool parties and that is easy to plan.
Wow that’s a saviour. Thanks Aesha.
Have always marvelled at how with ease so many mothers arrange kiddie parties, there is so much to do, remember, and take care of!! Quite an informative post that parents can refer to, specially new parents.
Thank you very much.
Definitely keeping these pointers in mind for the party coming up
Thanks Afsha
This is the story in my house! Yup girls are usually more excited but understanding each child’s temperament and then managing parties is a great solution.
Thanks dear😀
A wonderful blogpost that more parents definitely need to read. Sharing it personally with them 🙂
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This came at such a correct time for me. My twins have their b-days soon & I have started to plan for the celebration. These tips will really be useful.
Thanks for these genuine tips Getthica. Its my Kiddo’s third birthday and i am planning to keep it a Home party inviting other society kids. I think he should have the fun rather than us. #MyFriendAlexa #BioscopeReads
Thanks Upasna😀
As a seasoned granny I can say that your tips are really useful for moms who sometimes go over the top and get party organisers or event managers to get a party going for their children. Luckily the age gap between my girls was only 18 months so the two grew up almost like twins and they could both participate in planning their own parties. The older one actually did all the planning even for her baby sister.
One thing we insisted on was blowing the balloons and making the decorations all by ourselves. This gave us many days of craft activity prior to the party.
I also kept the parties small – often just 4-5 children and asked them over to lunch and spend the rest of the afternoon – almost like a play date when they were 3-5 years old.
The parties changed over the years till finally after 14 they decided to hang out with their friends at the club!
Wow that’s handful of experiences. Times have come when we also prefer doing maximum things ourselves. And they grow up they have different preferences. Thanks for your heart warming comment😀
Very beautifully you balance the situation and relation between siblings. You are doing great as a mother. This way you feel them both special.
Thank you dear.
Its great that you make both of them feel special, irrespective of whose birthday it is , teaching them both that Sharing is caring
And it’s really hard😉. Thanks dear
Birthday a big day for the child. Good to read how you maintain a balance being the lady of the house.
Thanks Alpana.Learning from their behaviour only😉
I completely understand how difficult it is to handle sibling rivalry and create a balance. A very well little post with great ideas.
Thank you Vidhi
A very nice and followable plan Geethica! Planning birthday parties is a tough thing especially because we seldom remember what we did for the other child during his birthday party..
Thanks Menaka🙄😀
I think its lovely that you make them share but letting one feel special once every year is also great .It makes them feel extra happy .Just my thought .Lovely post Thank you for sharing your thoughts on #MondayMommyMoments
Yes, that’s also a way. Thanks.
I agree Geethica about the sibling rivalry. We have to keep everything same for our kids. Great ideas. Taks for linking up with #MondayMommyMoments
Thank you Deepa.