Planning Children's Parties
Your child’s birthday can be a great opportunity to get creative and have some fun – but it can also bring untold stress. While you may start off ambitiously, you will feel less than excited when you have 50 five-year-olds running riot and nothing to keep them entertained or feed them with. If you take the time to plan the party and be realistic about what you can achieve, it will be fun for everyone.
What Does Your Child Want?
It’s all very well thinking up fantastic party ideas but the chances are that you will be out of touch with what your child actually wants. Ask them, within reason, what they would like to do for their birthday so you can make sure you are on track. This way you will keep it age appropriate and plan something that they and their friends will enjoy.Work Within Your Limitations
Yes, it would be lovely to hire a circus or take everyone to a theme park, but you need to work within a budget that you can afford. Think about what you will need and how much it will cost. Also, think about the size and capacity of your venue – your house will only be able to hold so many children, and it’s probably less than you think.Keep it Simple
It is easy to get carried away when you are planning a party but often the simple ideas are the best. Don’t make fancy food as they would probably prefer pizzas and fairy cakes. Think about games that don’t take too much organising and decorations that are easy to make. The party should be about your child having fun and spending time with their friends, rather than trying to compete with your ex or other parents.Get Some Help
Right now, you may feel like you can handle the party on your own but when you have children fighting, crying or wanting the toilet, you will be grateful for some help. Ask a couple of parents if they would mind sticking around to help and, if the children are all quite young, it can be sensible to say that parents have to stay.Have a Back Up
Things don’t always go to plan and whether it is rain ruining an outside party, an unexpected cancellation or some other last minute change, you need to have a back-up plan. A bit of music and a few party games will help keep them entertained but think about how you are going to salvage the day in an emergency.Children don’t need a fancy, expensive birthday party to have a brilliant time. Focus on planning an event that you can achieve within your budget and constraints. It is best to ask your child what they want so that you choose something they will enjoy, which will vary depending in their age. Keep it simple and make sure that you have some help and a back up plan so you are not caught out.
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Hi i have tried to get information about my situation. I moved out due to me and my ex been fighting and wanting to divorce after 14years.After 6 months i would have moved back to work on our marriage(this was agreed on by both me and my husband as we felt we needed a break to appreciate each other again). He met someone else and told me that its just a fling.Im openminded so said okey then its fine because he said its nothing serious so he will leave her now so that i can move back with our son. He was going to leave her but only after 2 or 3 weeks she fell pregnant. We saw marriage councilors and everything was going great. My husband has a very soft heart now all of n sudden said he cant just leave the woman on her own as he know its his baby and that he is not happy with her but he is willing to give her a fair chance as he is very disappointed with her as she also knew he didnt want any children as his age already he is 47 and she is 27. Now my son who is 10years old needs to deal with another woman in Dads life as well as a new half sibling very soon.How do we deal with this situation as the new partner does not want to meet me ( she doesn't feel ready yet) as i feel i need to meet her as she is going to be a part of my sons life with a new baby brother or sister very soon So my son will need to see that mommy is okey with the new woman in Dads life and then we can break the news of the baby so that he can adjust to not being a single child as he was told by his Dad a-lot and he accepted to being an only child that is why he can get most of the stuff he asks for. I feel very disappointed in all of this that has happened but has no choice but to accept it and go on with my life.But i want advice on how to handle the new woman moving in and very shortly the baby arriving.
Anna - 21-Jul-20 @ 6:18 AM
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