Event Planning Part 2

Part II

Event Planning with a Child

Parents love including their children in decisions, especially decisions

that directly affect them. Sometimes it can be asking the children what

they'd like for dinner or what book they'd like to have read to them

before bed. Children love expressing their opinion and feeling as

though it's valued.

Another area that children love having input in is the planning of their

birthday parties. Even children as young as two or three-years-old can

contribute to the event planning process.

One of the favored things at every birthday party is the birthday cake.

It's the star attraction and during the event planning of the party, the

cake is an important aspect. A parent may choose a cake in the shape

of their child's favorite cartoon character or super hero or they may

elect to get a plain cake but decorate it themselves with small toys that

the child can keep beyond the life of the cake. It's fun for a child

though to be included in the cake picking part of the event planning.

Ask your child what kind of cake they would like including flavor and

design. They'll feel extra special for having chosen their birthday cake

themselves. If you prefer a homemade cake, have the child take part in

the baking and decorating of it. Again they will feel accomplished and

proud for having taken part.

A fun part of children's birthday parties is the treat bag that children

generally take home from the party with them. These are often filled

with small candies, perhaps a brightly colored pencil and maybe even a

small toy. Including your child in this part of the event planning is fun

for them as well. They can choose the goodies at the store and be

responsible for filling the bags for their guests. Including them helps

build their self-confidence and also makes them feel as though they've

directly contributed in the success of their party.

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